Bear Grylls

Bear is a man who has always loved adventure. After breaking his back in three places in a parachuting accident, he fought his way to recovery, and two years later entered the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest, aged only 23. He has since led ground-breaking expeditions across the world.

But for Bear, it is not just about pushing his limits. It’s about overcoming challenges, and living your dreams. This belief, and Bear’s gift for communication, have led him to become a world class motivational speaker, author and tv host. Bear's passion and enthusiasm for the outdoors are now shared and enjoyed through his TV programmes in over 150 different countries, reaching over one billion people worldwide.

By combining his adventures with media work, Bear realised that he could also support and raise money for those causes closest to his heart. These have included charities that encourage young people to overcome some of life's biggest challenges, many different children's organisations, as well as the Armed Forces’ charity SSAFA Forces Help, reflecting his own military service with the UK Special Forces, as part of 21 SAS.

Bear is married to his dream girl, Shara, and they have two young boys called Jesse & Marmaduke. God willing, a third cub is on the way in January!

For more about Man vs Wild, Born Survivor and Bear Grylls in general, visit Discovery Channel's Born Survivor website - http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/web/born-survivor/

You can also check out Bear Grylls official website for more info.

 

 

Dave Pearce

Dave Pearce lives in Devon with his wife and three daughters. He left the Royal Marine Commandos after serving for twenty-three years. During this time he was involved in numerous operations around the world. He also mountaineered extensively around the globe, being a member of the first British ascent of Kangchenjunga (3rd highest mountain) without oxygen, and reaching the summit of Mount Everest as part of a Joint Services Expedition in 2003, climbing the challenging North Face.

He was part of what has been regarded as the highest ever mountain rescue, resulting in Dave receiving a military commendation, the BBC’s Outstanding Overseas Achievement Award, and perhaps the greatest honour of all …. The Blue Peter Gold Badge!

 

Mick Crosthwaite

Mick, 35, served with 21 SAS and was a key part of the 1998 British Everest Expedition. He has joined Bear on many expeditions around the world, including their epic crossing of the North Atlantic Arctic in an open Rigid Inflatable boat! He is a father of two and lives in Newcastle with his wife Emma. Bear was his best man at their wedding and is Godfather to his son George – a budding climber!

 

 

Gilo Cardozo

Gilo was part of the two man team with Bear that flew powered paragliders to above the summit of Everest in 2007. Married to Chloe and father to little Otto Everest (conceived on Everest last year!), he lives and works from his workshop and barns in Wiltshire. He has been known to drill his own teeth to relieve toothache and is currently designing a flying car to fly from London to Timbuctoo!