Born Survivor
Bear Grylls is no stranger to extremes. During a three-year stint in the SAS he
was involved in a horrific parachuting accident in Africa and broke his back in
three places. Months of rehabilitation followed but, never losing sight of his
childhood dream of climbing Everest, Bear went on to become the youngest Briton
ever to reach the summit and survive. It was a close-run thing, however, as
during the descent he was almost killed in a crevasse, his life saved only by
his team-mate and a rope. In 2003 Bear completed another world-record-breaking
expedition, leading his team through freezing spray and icebergs across the
North Atlantic Ocean in a small inflatable boat. More drama followed as Bear, a
karate black belt, set out to show the viewers of Channel 4 what it is really
like to complete the gruelling basic training of the Foreign Legion. Now, in
“Born Survivor” which accompanies a brand new eight-part series for Channel
4, the world's ultimate survivor shows us how to stay alive in the most
unforgiving conditions on Earth. From crossing piranha-infested rivers and
finding fresh food to building bush fires and fighting off grizzly bears –
all manner of survival techniques from our most dangerous environments are
covered. So, whether you find yourself stranded on a desert island in the
Pacific, lost in the Lake District, or stuck in the snow on Greenland, once
you've read this book, you too will be able to beat the elements and survive
the wild.
Great Outdoor Adventures: An Extreme Guide to the Best Outdoor
Pursuits
Do you long for adventure without being quite sure how to find it? Do you want
to sleep under the stars and experience the wonders of the natural world? More
of us than ever are spending weekends and holidays climbing mountains, surfing
waves or simply walking in the wilderness, as well as indulging in many other
more extreme activities. But how can we use our time out in the open to the
full? Now, Bear Grylls, one of the most intrepid survival adventurers of our
day, shares his years of experience of the world's most extreme terrain to help
you get the most from the great outdoors. So, if you've always been intrigued by
kite surfing, now's the time to learn how to do it! Find out how to make a tree
house, or what dangers to watch out for when you're skiing or paragliding. And
if you're planning a hike, discover how to navigate across the hills without
ever getting lost and what to pack in your rucksack to keep you safe. Whether
you're a novice mountaineer looking to graduate from the climbing wall to real
rocks, or a weekend camper in search of a little more adventure, this is the
book for you.
Author Biography
Bear Grylls was trained by the British SAS. A world-record-breaking adventurer, successful TV presenter and bestselling author, he is also one of the world's youngest and most sought-after motivational speakers. He was recently awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.