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Firday, 11 June 2009Mission: Survival - Bear's Latest Book Hits the Shelves!
If you have enjoyed the last 2 books in the series then you will not want to miss out on the latest one. The third adventure, Sands of the Scorpion, is out now and is a must read for all budding explorers!
Monday, 18 May 2009
Bear Appointed Chief Scout
As we all know, Bear loves nothing more than to take on a challenge and succeed and his latest challenge is no different. He has just been named as the new Chief Scout, taking over from ex Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan.
As the youngest ever Chief scout, this is something Bear is really looking forward to getting his teeth into. When asked why he chose to volunteer, Bear said: 'In short, because I love adventure and I love hanging out with good friends. For me this is what Scouting is about.'
Bear's interest in the scouts began when he was just 8 years old and he says it accounts for part of the inspiration behind his current TV shows. He says it gave him a confidence as a youngster to get out there and explore. "So much of who we are as an adult is formed when we are kids," said Bear. "What Scouting says to people is: "it's okay to go for it in life".
Scouting is more popular than ever, with adult volunteering increasing at the fastest rate for 23 years and just as many girls as boys now joining. Despite this, demand still outstrips supply and waiting lists remain at an all-time high due to the need for more adult volunteers. This is one of Bear's missions to encourage more leaders and to let those youngsters off waiting lists so that they can get on and enjoy some adventures. Bear says: "Life is a gift and one we should grab with both hands! And scouting is where I learnt many of the basics of adventure. So go for it and become a scout! What have you to lose!"
Bear Appointed Chief Scout
As we all know, Bear loves nothing more than to take on a challenge and succeed and his latest challenge is no different. He has just been named as the new Chief Scout, taking over from ex Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan.
As the youngest ever Chief scout, this is something Bear is really looking forward to getting his teeth into. When asked why he chose to volunteer, Bear said: 'In short, because I love adventure and I love hanging out with good friends. For me this is what Scouting is about.'
Bear's interest in the scouts began when he was just 8 years old and he says it accounts for part of the inspiration behind his current TV shows. He says it gave him a confidence as a youngster to get out there and explore. "So much of who we are as an adult is formed when we are kids," said Bear. "What Scouting says to people is: "it's okay to go for it in life".
Scouting is more popular than ever, with adult volunteering increasing at the fastest rate for 23 years and just as many girls as boys now joining. Despite this, demand still outstrips supply and waiting lists remain at an all-time high due to the need for more adult volunteers. This is one of Bear's missions to encourage more leaders and to let those youngsters off waiting lists so that they can get on and enjoy some adventures. Bear says: "Life is a gift and one we should grab with both hands! And scouting is where I learnt many of the basics of adventure. So go for it and become a scout! What have you to lose!"
Our very own survival guru will be facing a new adventure on Sunday 29th March. He will be visiting the Ordnance Survey Outdoors Show at the NEC Birmingham where he will be signing books and entertaining his fans. Come and visit him at the Craghoppers stand, this is your chance to meet the man himself and find out everything from how to survive in deserts, jungles and mountain ranges to how to eat a scorpion. Make sure you don't miss out on what is sure to be a fantastic day. Click here for more information and to book your tickets. We look forward to seeing you there!
AS SEEN ON BEAR ON TV SERIES "MAN vs WILD"For those of you who haven't already been captured the phenomenon that is Bear Grylls, you really have been missing out on some nail biting adventure!
Trained by the British Special Forces in survival, Bear's experiences include climbing the world's highest mountain, crossing the freezing north atlantic ocean in a small, open boat and flying a powered paraglider to above the height of K2 and Everest!
After all these extraordinary adventures, which would leave most people defeated, he now hosts a hit TV series called Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor, on the Discovery Channel Worldwide and Channel 4 in the UK. In each episode Bear gets dropped into some of the world's most extreme wildernesses and shows us how to survive...and of course he does all of this wearing Craghoppers gear! See him in action in these pictures wearing the Bear Grylls Survival Range.
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