Bear Grylls Injured

I have been saying (as I'm sure others have as well) for ages that it's only a matter of time before someone attempts a Bear Grylls technique and gets hurt or killed.

What I didn't see coming is that person was Bear Grylls!

I have nothing against people taking ridiculous risks in the bush...I believe in everyone's freedom to make decisions about what they want to do. If he wants to unicycle across the alps while headbutting a rabid cheetah I am 100% fine with it. If he wants to jump off waterfalls I think that's great. I am not interested in telling people how to live their lives. I would probably have a great deal of respect for them...they are clearly brave and I genuinely think that's a good quality to have in a person.

But they can't do those things, put them on TV, act like that is an educational survival show, and have me respect them for being a survival expert or anything similar.
 
flipe8 said:
I sincerely hope that is sarcasm.I honestly doubt there a dozen guys here who've actually been in harm's way in the outdoors. How many guys here can actually say(no need to answer) they've been in a region where a screw-up would very likely result in loss of limbs or death? I'm not talking about going out your back door to see if you can light a fire. Seriously, how many?
Guys are talking about a winter campout in the near future. Wanna get an idea of full conditions? Why not take a trip to the Presidentials and knock off a few this winter?
Bear does some stupid shit for ratings, but that's what the show is about. Then the "experts" here go into how it should be done:rolleyes:It's no different than guys here getting in arguments about what gear Jack Bauer should carry or the knife that James Bond is using.
I put over a 100 days/year in a sea kayak and climb all winter , but I'm coming to the conclusion I better get out more to catch up to you guys.
Hopefully, Bear fully recovers and continues to be successful in all he attempts.
I've got no beef with anyone here ,but I think it's time I take a break from this site for a while before I'm escorted out. But man, some of you guys gotta get a grip.
I wish everyone well,
Peter Lavigne
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Well Peter, I hope you decide to stick around. It's a great forum, full of extremely laid-back and helpful individuals. How you could arrive at the impression that we're a bunch of high-speed self-professed survival experts, I'm not sure. It's rare to see anyone refer to themselves as an 'expert' here, even when, by virtue of profession, they could easily lay claim to the title. Sure, there are a few strongly-held opinions, but that's the nature of a discussion board.

Anyway, there's no need to take things so seriously. Why not share some pictures, stories, and advice from your frequent and lengthy trips? I would love to be able to put in that much paddling time, but I'll settle for living vicariously through your experiences, if you'd like to share them.

All the best,

- Mike
 
Yes. I'd like to see some of flip8's kayaking pics and hear about some "survival" camping. Lately, there've been a couple or more posts about guys "camping" out and reporting their successes and failures. Those are great to read.

But, Peter, you might be missing the point of this thread...et al. Bear's always done some lame tricks - he mixes it in with some good information (along with an endearing accent). Bear does a great service to everyone that's replied to this thread - he gives us something to rag about!

Get well soon, Bear. We NEED you! ((( :D )))
 
flipe8 said:
I sincerely hope that is sarcasm.I honestly doubt there a dozen guys here who've actually been in harm's way in the outdoors. How many guys here can actually say(no need to answer) they've been in a region where a screw-up would very likely result in loss of limbs or death? I'm not talking about going out your back door to see if you can light a fire. Seriously, how many?
Guys are talking about a winter campout in the near future. Wanna get an idea of full conditions? Why not take a trip to the Presidentials and knock off a few this winter?
Bear does some stupid shit for ratings, but that's what the show is about. Then the "experts" here go into how it should be done:rolleyes:It's no different than guys here getting in arguments about what gear Jack Bauer should carry or the knife that James Bond is using.
I put over a 100 days/year in a sea kayak and climb all winter , but I'm coming to the conclusion I better get out more to catch up to you guys.
Hopefully, Bear fully recovers and continues to be successful in all he attempts.
I've got no beef with anyone here ,but I think it's time I take a break from this site for a while before I'm escorted out. But man, some of you guys gotta get a grip.
I wish everyone well,
Peter Lavigne
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You gotta love the dramatic exit. If I only had a dime for every one I've seen here at BFC. :rolleyes:

Well, let's make that $100 for every one I've seen. I want a new knife or five. :p
 
Glad Bear's alive. On the most recent Survivorman when Les went hunting with a buddy, I was hoping it would be Bear Grylls. Now that would have been fun to watch.

Bear Grylls. With a gun. Surviving with Les Stroud. With a gun. In the cold.
 
flipe8 said:
I sincerely hope that is sarcasm.I honestly doubt there a dozen guys here who've actually been in harm's way in the outdoors. How many guys here can actually say(no need to answer) they've been in a region where a screw-up would very likely result in loss of limbs or death? Seriously, how many?

some of you guys gotta get a grip.

Peter Lavigne
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You should pay more attention to who is posting on this forum. There are people here who are SAR, EMT, LEA, PO, FD, Army, and a bunch of us old Marines. A lot of us have worn more than one hat, "in the outdoors" and "in harms way"
 
My first thoughts were a broken nail from getting that credit card out too fast for the lodge's room. Actually, knowing/seeing what Edward Grylls has done, from sea-kayaking around the British Isles to powered parasailing over Everest, and for a myriad of great causes (and his shows), has made me a complete fan. I really hope he recovers quickly and completely.

I live in C.A. (Central Alabama) where 'Bear' means Paul 'Bear' Bryant, the long-deceased U. of Alabama famous football coach. Good to see his pappy, a British M.O.P., gave him a proper name. I've enjoyed Edward Grylls' 'Man vs Wild' show for over a year now. he is the grown up embodiment of that kid we all new when we were young - the Mikey from the TV advert - "Give it to Mikey... he'll eat anything!". Yep - that's him all grown up. What he eats and drinks makes me ill - but I have to watch him. That Australian outback show - where he got the runs climbing up a cliff... a little too much info, there... the poor following camera crew!

Les is more realistic - he has at least mentioned various items/techniques that had 'everyday' applications. Friday's new episode - with his chum Bob - was interesting - until he got his harmonica out. Gotta admit - probably a great way to pass the time and ward off beasties, especially after Bob joined in. Still, pairing him and Bear Grylls would be entertaing... "Les, mate, try this raw hissing cockroach... best off me custom Bayley knife, signature side up." "That's okay, eh? I am used to hunger. Eddy, drink this, eh? I got it with my multi-tool... spittle from my harmonica.".

In all seriousness, let's all hope Edward Grylls gets home safe and sound - and his family can bring him back to good health soon. I just hate to think what he has to replace chicken soup... I'm sorry, that image of him drinking pachyderm poo squeezings is hard to get rid of! That first question in the ER... "Are you allergic to anything??". Get well!

Stainz
 
bikermikearchery said:
You should pay more attention to who is posting on this forum. There are people here who are SAR, EMT, LEA, PO, FD, Army, and a bunch of us old Marines. A lot of us have worn more than one hat, "in the outdoors" and "in harms way"
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Well said,

Peter, there is a great SAR team in your neck of the woods Halifax's team is one of the best in North America. I suggest you look into it and join, share your vast knowledge, learn something and get your a ss in the grass like the rest. After 5 yrs of true comittment, then and only then will I listen to the hero kayak king.

Skam
 
JNieporte said:
Glad Bear's alive. On the most recent Survivorman when Les went hunting with a buddy, I was hoping it would be Bear Grylls. Now that would have been fun to watch.

Bear Grylls. With a gun. Surviving with Les Stroud. With a gun. In the cold.
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I think Les would have most certaily slept with one eye open to make sure Bear didn't do something stupid that got them both killed. Maybe something like looking down the business end of a gun, or half hazardly pointing it at Les, and saying; "Don't do this at home, but here's what I do". :confused:
 
Silverdagger said:
I think Les would have most certaily slept with one eye open to make sure Bear didn't do something stupid that got them both killed. Maybe something like looking down the business end of a gun, or half hazardly pointing it at Les, and saying; "Don't do this at home, but here's what I do". :confused:
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Nah, Les would just be smart enough not to venture out with Bear Grylls in the first place. :D
 
By the way, flipe8, you won't be escorted out for expressing your opinion here. It doesn't matter to me, and many others here, since it doesn't apply to us. Generalities like yours will certainly apply to some segment of people on the web. I noticed you carefully slipped in your so-called expertise.

So, no worries. You are obviously talking about some other group of people...please stick around!
 
I'll bet the bastid was drinking moonshine. :D
 
Bear Grylls is a tool.

He's always doing way outlandish stuff that nobody in a survival situation should ever do. Les is more down to earth and proper about things. Maybe now Bear will learn a little and quit jumping from cliff to cliff or not do any more "controlled slides" down icy mountains etc.

:rolleyes:
 
Guyon said:
Next week, Bear will be injured while tearing out the wrong ceiling of his two-story cedar shelter. :p
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I will lie in wait. As long as it takes. And my revenge shall be sweet.

But, alas, for now, touche. :thumbup::cool:
 
I think people are being lighthearted with the whole situation because it is hardly surprising, almost inevitable. No one is saying "eat it, Edward!- you deserve a thousand deaths!"

No matter how unfortunate it is when a stunt man ends up in traction, it is not really unexpected. Kind of like, how sad would you be if Johnny Knoxville got a testicle smashed while riding a tricycle down a ravine dressed in a chicken suit? They are in the same business.

I fully support "dangerous" activities for their own sake. Fun stuff. Injuries happen. Oh well.
 
Silverdagger said:
I think Les would have most certaily slept with one eye open to make sure Bear didn't do something stupid that got them both killed. Maybe something like looking down the business end of a gun, or half hazardly pointing it at Les, and saying; "Don't do this at home, but here's what I do". :confused:
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Bear... in the cold? Was the heater out at the resort?
 
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