Our fate is determined by how far we are prepared to push ourselves to stay alive - the decisions we make to survive. We must do whatever it takes to endure and make it through alive. Bear Grylls alivedecisiondetermine Change image and share on social
Accidents on big mountains happen when people's ambitions cloud their good judgment. Good climbing is about climbing with heart and with instinct, not ambition and pride. Bear Grylls accidentambitionbig Change image and share on social
The truth is, I need 10 lifetimes to scratch the surface of the things I'd love to do. Bear Grylls lifetimelovescratch Change image and share on social
I think it's fun running with dogs. They're always so fit and fast. Bear Grylls dogfastfit Change image and share on social
To get ready to climb Everest, I did a lot of hill running with a daypack on and a lot of underwater swimming. I would swim a couple of lengths underwater and then a couple above. It gets your body going with limited oxygen. Bear Grylls bodyclimbcouple share on social
I said 'no' to the 'Born Survivor' producer three times because I've never aspired to be a TV man. Bear Grylls aspirebearhave Change image and share on social
The SAS Reserve tends to be made up of former paratroopers and commandos who still want a challenge, but it is open to civilians. Bear Grylls challengeciviliancommando Change image and share on social
The hardest thing about my job isn't the snake bites or the crocodiles, it's being away from my children. I have a really religious satellite phone call every day back to the boys, wherever we are, whatever time zone, to say goodnight. Bear Grylls backbiteboy share on social
The extremes of jungles, mountains, and deserts are inherently dangerous places. Bear Grylls dangerousdesertextreme Change image and share on social
I loved climbing because of the freedom, and having time and space. I remember coming off Everest for the last time, thinking of Dad and wishing that he could have seen what I saw. He would have loved it. Bear Grylls climbcomedad share on social
