Animal Planet's Running with Wolves

MANILA, Philippines - Many years ago, a rare close encounter with a pack of wolves in British Columbia, Canada, changed champion cross-country skier and endurance runner Gudrun Pflueger’s life. Now, years after being diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor, Gudrun returns to the Canadian Rockies. But she is not going to compete in a sporting event – she is on a mission to save Canada’s wolves. Follow Gudrun as she embarks on a challenging journey, and find out what the future holds for these shy, intelligent animals in Animal Planet’s Running With Wolves.

It premieres tonight at 8 with encores tomorrow , April 19 at 1 a.m. and 6 a.m, Thursday April 22 at 2 p.m.;, Friday April 23 at 6 a.m., Saturday April 24 at 4 p.m. and Sunday April 25 at 12 midnight.

Born in Austria, Gudrun spent her childhood and youth playing – and later, as a professional athlete, training – in the Austrian Alps.

Follow Gudrun as she tracks a pack living deep in the thick forest near Banff National Park. She also goes in search of Hope – a female wolf that she had a personal encounter with many years ago. Gain insight into the secret lives of these elusive creatures, and find out what the future holds for them on Running With Wolves.