On the Trail of Champ
Season 1
On the trial of...Champ chronicles North America's most infamous lake monster, affectionately known as "Champ". Shot on location at Lake Champlain, Vermont/New York, USA, On the trail of...Champ dives deep into the rich history of the region in connection with Champ, as well as Champ's cultural impact in many of the rural communities that border the lake. Various eyewitnesses of the creature recall their encounters, including Sandra Mansi, who in 1977 took a photo of the creature considered by some to be the best evidence for any lake monster. Katy Elizabeth of Champ Search, as well as Scott Mardis and William Dranginis, comprise of research teams using different methods and state of the art technology to document and prove the existence of monsters in Lake Champlain. Their hunt for the creature takes them from the deep waters of the lake to its winding rivers and primeval swamps and marshlands. While definitive proof of Champ is yet to be claimed, the monster has certainly succeeded in captivating the hearts and minds of many people, whether witnesses, researchers or fascinated locals. These are their stories...on the trail of Champ.
Where to Watch On the Trail of Champ • Season 1
5 Episodes
- Not Your Average LakeE1
Not Your Average LakeThis episode explores in depth the fascinating history of lake Champlain, from its natural history to the history of human beings living by the lake as well as a detailed look into the origins of Lake Champlain monster sightings in the past few hundred years. Included are theories about the monster as presented by the foremost "Champ" investigators. - Belua Aquatica ChamplaineinsisE2
Belua Aquatica ChamplaineinsisEpisode 2 deals with various eyewitnesses of the Champ monster and their highly detailed testimonies of their encounters. Aside from numerous eyewitness interviews there is an examination of the various pieces of alleged Champ monster videos and photographs taken over the years, including the infamous Sandra Mansi photograph from 1977. - Primeval ChamplainE3
Primeval ChamplainPrimeval Champlain explores the darker depths of the lake and swampy marshes alongside the Mardis-Dranginis Lake Champlain Research team, as well as Katy Elizabeth of Champ search, each team showcasing their research approaches. Included is an interview with a witness who recalls the extraordinary Champ monster sightings that have taken place over the years near the mouth of Winooski River. - Champ SearchE4
Champ SearchChamp Search follows Katy Elizabeth of "Champ Search" as her team searches various corners of the lake both in the daytime and at night, from deploying a scuba diver in the depths of Arnold's bay to utilizing audio equipment to monitor for echolocation to researching during the winter months. - Small Towns, Big MonsterE5
Small Towns, Big MonsterEpisode 5 deals with the local communities surrounding Lake Champlain and their relationship with the lake, but more broadly with the Champ monster as a cultural phenomenon. Discussed is Champ as a local mascot, the various ecological threats facing the Lake and the future of Champ research and what that may hold for the lake.