Great Outdoors Adventures

by Bear Grylls

More people than ever before are spending weekends and vacations climbing mountains, surfing waves, kayaking
or simply wilderness walking. Now, Britain’s most intrepid, SAS-trained, survival expert shares his experience of the world’s most extreme terrains.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 10, 2008

About the author

Bear Grylls has become known around the world as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. His journey to this acclaim started in the UK on the Isle of Wight, where his late father taught him to climb and sail. Trained from a young age in martial arts, Bear went on to spend three years as a soldier in the British Special Forces, serving with 21 SAS. It was here that he perfected many of the skills that his fans all over the world enjoy watching him pit against mother-nature. Despite a free-fall parachuting accident in Africa, where he broke his back in three places, and after enduring months in military rehabilitation, Bear went on to become one of the youngest ever climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Bear went on to star in Discovery Channel's Emmy nominated Man Vs Wild and Born Survivor TV series, which has become one of the most watched shows on the planet. Off screen, Bear has lead record-breaking expeditions, from Antarctica to the Arctic, which in turn have raised over £2.5million for children around the world. In recognition of his expertise and service, Bear was appointed as the youngest ever Chief Scout to 28 million Scouts worldwide, awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy, and has authored 10 books, including To My Sons.

Reviews

[David Shepherd · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of some outdoor pursuits in the air, in the water and on the land.

Bear's writing style is friendly and conversational. The book is replete with illustrations and pictures. His enthusiasm comes through and is inspiring.

As with all Bear's books the chapter sizes are great; allowing each to be reqd easily at a short sitting.

The treatment of each of the pursuits leaves one wanting more details; it would be a nice addition if there was a bibliography or list of organisations at the back. However this is a small thing and does not detract from the excellent and inspiring presentation of options for adventure for young and old.

Well done!

[Jason Blean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bear's writing style maybe isn't as polished or expressive as some great authors but he certainly knows what he's on about when it comes to the great outdoors. For anyone who's interested in a wide variety of sports and survivalist adventures outdoors, this is a very readable, entertaining, informative and and enjoyable book.

[Matt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A useful guide to outdoor pursuits

[Smithy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great survival guide