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Friday 23rd July 2010Chat to Bear Grylls Live!
Next Thursday (29th July) you will be able to take part in a live WebEx chat with Bear completely FREE! Register for the event and you can get to be part of a live event with Bear where tells his Everest story and answers questions on any of his other adventures including Man Vs. Wild.
This is a rare and fantastic opportunity to join Bear live and learn how to overcome the toughest obstacles to reach your goals. Bear will share his lessons from a life of adventure and show how he has used his skill and instinct to overcome some huge wilderness adversities. Bear believes that this is a strength that lies within us all.
THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET | 5PM GMT
Bear will join via WebEx from Wales in this live, interactive session with Q&A. Sign up now and share your question or life lesson with Bear. Attendance is limited so make sure you register early - you won't want to miss this live meeting!
Tuesday 6th July 2010Fan Vs. Wild - Season 5 Wrap
In the Canadian mountains last week, Bear finished filming season 5 of Man Vs. Wild with the dramatic edition of Fan Vs. Wild. For months Bear and the team at Discovery Channel have been casting for fans that would undertake challenges under the supervision of Bear.
Casting for the fan slots closed on April 30, and when the 2 successful fans got the call live from Bear they were then whisked off to film the one-off episode.
The full-length episode will air on Discovery Channel August 2010.
Catch up on all the latest from Bear on Twitter, Facebook and Bear's Blog.
Friday 18th June 2010
Bear Grylls Launches Man vs. Wild Game at Gaming Expedition in LA
Bear spent some time at the E3 Expedition in LA this week where Discovery Communications, officially announced that Man vs. Wild the game is currently in development for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and is scheduled for release this fall.
In the role play-style adventure you will work your way through five authentic situations with survival expert Bear. The game is being developed by game developer Scientifically Proven and the core game of Man vs. Wild is a mix of action adventure, role playing and puzzle solving tasks.
Players will be dropped into extreme conditions and forced to demonstrate indigenous survival techniques just like Bear does in the TV series. You will have to escape quicksand in the desert, explore dangerous jungles, traverse ravines in the mountains and navigate some of the world's most diverse landscapes.
Here are some images from the game...
Photographs with thanks to IGN.
Bear Grylls Launches Man vs. Wild Game at Gaming Expedition in LA
Bear spent some time at the E3 Expedition in LA this week where Discovery Communications, officially announced that Man vs. Wild the game is currently in development for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and is scheduled for release this fall.
In the role play-style adventure you will work your way through five authentic situations with survival expert Bear. The game is being developed by game developer Scientifically Proven and the core game of Man vs. Wild is a mix of action adventure, role playing and puzzle solving tasks.
Players will be dropped into extreme conditions and forced to demonstrate indigenous survival techniques just like Bear does in the TV series. You will have to escape quicksand in the desert, explore dangerous jungles, traverse ravines in the mountains and navigate some of the world's most diverse landscapes.
Here are some images from the game...
Photographs with thanks to IGN.
Thursday 20th May 2010Scouts Were Prepared for Bear Grylls
Whilst Bear is out in Australia filming series 5 of Man Vs. Wild he managed to get a little time off to meet with some very excited Northern Territory Scouts.
With a day off school the kids were buzzing with questions for their hero, our favourite was from a young girl, "How can you eat bugs, exactly?" and with a smile Bear put it down to the basics of survival "It's amazing what happens when you get hungry!"
Bear took the time to answer all the questions he could, even the doom monger 'risk' questions were turned into positives by the survival expert, "I try to focus on the good experiences, the times that it has gone right rather than when it goes wrong." Bear even had questions for the scouts talking to one young man about his Green Cord hike, "28k? That's going to be a great achievement - good luck!"
The Chief Commissioner of Northern Territory Scouts, Jeanette Anitomatis said "He is a very positive guy, I wasn't even a fan until about 2 hours ago! And now I can't wait to get home and watch the show!"
Bear is now preparing to head out to Arnhem Land to shoot an episode for his Man Vs. Wild television series and you can catch up on all the latest from him on Twitter, Facebook and Bear's Blog.
Tuesday 4th May 2010Brand new series Worst Case Scenario is here!
Wednesdays 10pm exclusive to Discovery TV.
You may remember that we told you about Bear filming a brand-new series called Worst Case Scenario, a series all based on what to do when the unthinkable happens. Well the waiting is over and the series premieres on Wednesday 5th May exclusively on Discovery TV.
Put in potentially life-threatening situations Bear demonstrates how to survive in a worst-case scenario. In the first two episodes you will see Bear escape a burning vehicle, rescue two men from drowning after a boating accident and face a dog attack.
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You can read about behind the scenes and see some exclusive pictures from filming and his time in LA on Bear's Blog. You can also catch up with Bear as he heads to Australia filming Series 5 of Man Vs. Wild.
Tuesday 4th May 2010Man Vs Wild Series 5
As Worst Case Scenario airs exclusively on Discovery, Bear is already out filming series 5 of Man Vs Wild! He traveled to Georgia, Russia last Tuesday and will soon be heading to Australia in his quest to pass onto us some of his survival skills.
Bear said: "Georgia done! Been a tough one. Made it from mountains to the coast and made it aboard an oil tanker! Home to rest for 2 days then onto Oz! Am back in that good zone!"
Keep up to date with all the behind the scenes action and see some exclusive pictures from the filming of Man Vs Wild and the brand new series Worst Case Scenario on Bear's Blog.
Thursday 15th April 2010
Bear Trains with The Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Last week Bear began his training with the RNLI in preperation for his arctic expedition this summer in a small open rigid inflatable boat through the North West Passage. The training included capsize drills, rough water sea trials, heli rescue and liferaft survival. Lets hope the team don't need it for real!
Photographs with thanks to the RNLI.
Bear Trains with The Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Last week Bear began his training with the RNLI in preperation for his arctic expedition this summer in a small open rigid inflatable boat through the North West Passage. The training included capsize drills, rough water sea trials, heli rescue and liferaft survival. Lets hope the team don't need it for real!
Photographs with thanks to the RNLI.
Monday 12th April 2010North West Passage Arctic Expedition
Bear Grylls is in training this week for an Arctic expedition to raise awareness and money for climate change organisations. Bear will be leading a team of 5 through the infamous ice strewn North West Passage.
The passage links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans via the Arctic and the trip is only possible because our climate is changing. Bear wanted to help raise money for the Global Angels charity while raising awareness about climate change.
Sponsored by Future Capital Partners and Future Fuels the team will travel in an ice breaking Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) through 2,500 miles of the infamous ice strewn North West Passage.The team leaves on 15th August from Pond Inlet, Canada, and spend around 14 days going west, all the way to Tuktoyaktuk. The boat, "Hurricane shockwave" is a custom made RIB, with ice breaking capability and reinforced inflatable tubes.
Global Angels are a global charity who will use the money raised to help those who are most vulnerable to climate change. They help people to adapt to and develop within their changing climate, while promoting the use of alternative fuel sources as the right investment for the future.
You can learn all about the expedition look at photos, track the team and much more at FCP North West Passage Website .
Friday 9th April 2010Man Vs. Wild Game for PS3, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360
Last week Bear lent his voice to a Discovery licensed game based on the TV series Man Vs. Wild. He spent Easter Monday recording over 1000 lines for the video game, which is due out in Autumn 2011.
The game is the brainchild of game publisher Crave in partnership with Discovery Communications. They aim to create the action-oriented title created for PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360.
A lot of what happens in the shows will be mirrored in the game with players having control of a character under the guidance of Bear Grylls. You will use Bear?s survival skills in various landscapes and climates.
Friday 27th March 2010Brand New Competition - Fan Vs. Wild
Ever thought, I can do that while watching Man Vs. Wild on Discovery? Well now you could! Bear Grylls will select FOUR adventure-minded guys to compete in tough wilderness challenges to be aired on Fan Vs. Wild Challenge.
ONE will then be chosen to star alongside Bear in a one-off special called Fan Vs. Wild.
In each episode of Man vs. Wild, Bear Grylls strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger. Once there he finds his way back to civilization, demonstrating local survival techniques ? and biting into gut-wrenching eats ? along the way.
This is your chance to join him in your own adrenalin driven adventure. Fan Vs. Wild will air in the USA in Autumn and in the UK later in the year. You can keep up to date with all the challenges and filming on Bear's Blog
For more details on how to enter go to www.beargrylls.com
Thursday 18th March 2010Brand New Show for Discovery - Worst Case Scenario
Throughout February and March Bear has been filming a brand-new 6-part series called Worst Case Scenario. It is all based around what to do when the unthinkable happens.
You never know when a crisis is going to arises you get trapped in a blacked out underground, you come across an car crash where the wreck has become electrified by a downed power line, you face an industrial chemical spill, or road rage! Knowing exactly what to do in these situations is what this new series is all about!
Bear Grylls puts himself into potentially life-threatening situations to show the hands on, step-by-step instructions of what you need to do when facing a real worst-case scenario.
Some of the things he's been filming so far include dog-attacks, lift failures, trapped in a commercial freezer, burning wrecks in car crashes and even being buried in building collapses.
Worst Case Scenario premieres on 12th May exclusively on discovery Channel.
Wednesday 17th March 2010Bear on Twitter and Facebook
Whether in the depths of the jungle or on the streets of LA filming new show Worst Case Scenario you can keep up with the very latest news on Twitter and Bear's Blog.
Share in Bear's enthusiasm and passion for the outdoors as you follow his tweets and posts about his adventures. Give Bear a boost and join in the camaraderie as he faces the toughest of challenges.
Start following today on Bear's blog, Twitter and Facebook
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 2009. 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 WildFor 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. 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.
