Thank you so much to everyone who has written in to me since the last season of Man vs. Wild. Your support means so much, especially since I am away filming so much of the year.
I am so proud of season 2 of the show, which returns on Friday. It has taken a lot of hard graft to make. It's much more intense as well as intimate, and there's no doubt that I was pushed to my own limits this time. But I hope that together we can keep spreading the message of the great outdoors.
Thanks again for watching and keep your thoughts coming in.
As for me, it's such a relief to have delivered another season and still be in one piece!
hi!! Bear,this is d first time i m writing 2 u but i m a great fan of yours..since d first time i saw ur show on a desert survival!! Many of d ppl around d globe will b surely benefitted by ur survival tips. I REALLY LOV D WAY U PRESENT D SHOW,N UR WILLPOWER IS JST AMAZING,IT REALLY LOOKS ON UR FACE THAT U WANT 2 LIVE N SURVIVE.I WAS AVERY PASSIVE PERSON BUT REALLY AFTER WATCHING UR SHOW I HAV GOT A NEW HOPE N WILLPOWER GENERATED IN ME!! THANKS 4 DAT N HATS OFF 2 U FOR DOING SUCH A GREAT JOB !!now sometimes i also fanatize ofgoing on these adventourous trips!!
Just wanted you to know - you and your crew are awesome! We watch your show every week and we record the ones we miss on our DVR. For us super busy people - you live out things we dream about. And your not bad on the eyes either!! :-))
I am such a fan of the show! I've always enjoyed the Discovery Channel, but never so much as I do now since you have come abord with Man v. Wild. You've accomplished so much and done so many great things that you have definitely become a hero of mine, and hopefully to all my friends to whom I have turned into Bear Grylls fans. So excited for the new season, you're wicked awesome, just stay alive for another season!
I just saw on the news you are in Denver. If you have some time, I'd like to invite you to fly in the wind tunnel, Skyventure Colorado. It is a skydiving simulator. Shoot me an e-mail at Derek@skyventurecolorado.com if you are interested.
hey bear, just wanted to say that if i had only survivorman to watch, i would have died like he would have before he finally called it quits on a couple of his shows. see: kalahari desert episode.
just wanted to put that on the table because i hear a lot of jealous idiots hating on you.
Hey Bear. I just wanted to say thank you for putting on new shows, and continuing to put yourself in danger for your viewers. ManVsWild is my favorite TV show of all time, and thank you for continuing it.
Wow! My six-year-old son and I just finished watching the season premiere. We are MvW junkies. What an awesome experience it is to be able to share your journeys. Such intense emotion and raw willpower. To be able to connect with life at that level must be such a rush. Thank you for taking us with you!
The Sahara looks desolate, but Everest...you saw space! The top part of your camera showed black, no blue in it...that is VERY desolate, in the gear you were in, it's about as far as you can push life, and an amazing camera view I have never seen from Everest. I would like to go there some day if I am able.
Soli Deo gloria. It's good to see you back on air. Looking forward to more awe-inspiring, blessed looks at creation, while seeing you engage it all. "Yay!" for you, the crew, and your families! God bless and keep you and the family, Bear!
Hello Mr. Grylls, Just wanted you to know that I and my family love your show, especially my five year old daughter Hannah, who refers to you lovingly as " the naked guy who eats bugs and eyeballs". that episode where you found the sheep carcass and took its eye and meat and cooked it in the volcanic water she still talks about. We did explain that this is what one would have to do if caught in such a situation, but she rambles to this day that ' she want you to come to our home for dinner so he no has to eat bugs no more." She also says you are cute. I and my husband have told her that you are just showing use what we would have to do to surrvive, and tonight we saw the saharra ( friday), and at the end, she got all grossed out at the dead camel poo water bit. gotta do what you gotta do i guess. Well Mr. naked guy who eats bugs, we support your efforts to show us, the non adventurous types, what we would have to do to stay alive, and thank you for all youve taught us. Hubby says you should try the game show Fear factor, you would probibly win... at any rate, good job, Bear. I'll try to get Hannah to refer to you as your propper name, as hubby says he hopes she doesnt go to school and blabber about the ' naked guy' she saw on tv.. *sighs* Good job and good luck, The Starner Family
I love the show. You make me want to go out and be more adventuresome! I've learned a lot. You're one of my popular subjects to talk about among friends. So thanks for all your hard work.
Dear Mr. Grylls, This our first time writing. We were soooo angry when they took you off and we thought you wouldn't come back! We don't care about you not staying out there all the time. Like I told some friends of mine and they had to agree, "Unless someone has done everything he has WHO has the right to judge??!! I say WHOO HOO!!! HE'S BACK!!! I and my family wouldn't miss one of your episodes for ANYTHING! WELCOME BACK!!! PLEASE don't end up like the Crocodile Hunter- PLEASE BE CAREFUL!! We'd rather see you quit an episode than risk being killed! OK? Your family comes first! May God bless you and keep you safe! Most Sincerely, The Pastores
You are the absolute most awesomest person ever!!! you are such an inspiration to me to travel and do adrenaline racing stuff like you do!! (the ating bugs thing may tke a while to get used 2 though...) I just saw mission everest and it must be so cool to accomplish something as important as that!! hoe to hear from you
Hi Bear - I am one of your biggest fans. My mom and I watch the show together every Friday night. What other places will you be going to? How about the Gobi Desert, the Congo jungle and Papua New Guinea? Thanks for a great show. Stay well.
I'm from NYC, your typical city girl. My friends and I always talk about the episodes the next day. Yes, some even around the water cooler,LOL. Before your show I was aware that a person could build a fire but didn't even have the slightest clue how. Sad, I know. But your show actually made me want to go into the woods and see how it feels to go against nature. Because of your show my friends and I to went on our very first camping trip(We are all in our late 20's. What an experience!!! I actually built a fire (thx to your teachings)- it might sound corny but it was the proudest moment for me!! I can't express how much I enjoy your show!! I am so glad to know that there are new episodes coming soon. Honestly, I don't even mind watching the repeats.
DEAR BEAR, WELL HELLO IAM YOUR BIGGEST FAN. ME AND MY FRIENDS WYATT AND TAYLOR LIKE YOUR SHOW. I LIKE WEN YOU EAT RAW FISHES, AND BUGS AND THE LOOK ON YOUR FACE. WYATT AND ME TOO HAVE DRE -AMS OF BEING LIKE YOU.
Dude! you gotta take on dead mans swamp in alcona county michigan, aka hubbard lake swamp talk about a scary place to be lost! keep kickin a** dude we love ya!
Bear - Okay, i enjoy your show. First season was fantastic, however, I started to hear rumors regarding how your crew influences your survival. Can you specifically lay out the "rules" you have established for this show... or are there none? Also, assuming the crew occasionally assists in your survival, do you feel that you are "teaching" us the best survival techniques (for someone stranded alone) if they are based on different criteria... ie Bear will build a shelter, but with the help of his crew... well, perhaps you should have planned the usage of your time more wisely because now if we mirror your decisions we are likely put in a bad situation (without the help of our crew). Sorry to be such a party pooper but I just want to know the full extent of what you go through. Love the Mt. Everest special...
One more thought - is the show purely for entertainment? I guess I'm looking for a MvW mission statement.
Hope for your success, - A fan on the edge
Also, how does the network view MvW and Survivor Man? Are they hedging their bets or do they appeal to different demographics?
Heya Bear, like alot of dads on here I want to say thanks for the show. My 2 sons are 11 and 9 and we cant wait for friday nites to sit in front of the tv and watch your show. And for what it is worth your show is so much better then the other guys show you know his initials L.S. everything he eats and cooks all he says is mmmmmmm so good. I want to see the real deal stuff raw and the face you make when eat something that is god awful hehe. Anyways just let me say you show provides me and sons with good clean fun and has everything you need. And your Mount Everst show was great! Keep the shows coming and we will keep watching. Also thank your family for allowing you to do the shows as I saw in your Mt Everst special your family(wife) can lay down some laws:0) But thats good they keep us safe when our loved ones look out for us. Bring on Bear!!!!!!
I discovered your show some time last year and CANT KEEP MY EYES OFF IT! You are a great and natural host, it is refreshing to see someone of your courageous and honest spirit on tv these days. It's hard to filter thru all of the junk on tv, I rarely watch... ( except for Man vs. Wild that is)!
I am a camerwoman myself and am always wondering how Simon Reay, your DP, accomplishes what he does. I will enjoy more behind the scenes on Man vs. Wild, if possible. I am always like that can't be real.. that must be a stunt ( having worked on many film sets, sometimes it is hard for me to believe...)
If you ever need a lady behind the camera, I would love to be a part of your show. I guess I'll send my reel to Discovery channel for that...
BEAR you are the man! Im glad there is season 2 ive been waiting for this since i first started watching your show. I think they should get rid of myth busters and dirty jobs and just replace those shows with you!!! You are awesome! stay safe out there when you are vs.ing the wild. haha take care.
I love your show! You teach everyone so much about survival in the wild. Don't be discouraged by all those critics who say your show is fake. Your stunts are real, the advice you give is real and you really are out there teaching everyone about survival.
Thank you for motivating me. When I watched your first episode I decided it is time to change my lifestyle. Your skill and courage inspired me to start hiking and join a gym to improve my physical health. Thank you again for helping me to see that the world is an amazing place and should be enjoyed by all. Stay strong Lieutenant Commander Grylls.
Dear Bear, At first it seemed like Discovery was going to drop your great show. If there wasn't already there would have been a major outcry if you show was cancelled.
We in our house are very happy to see you back at it with a new season. It is great to have both you and Survivorman. There is enough room for both of you living off the land in different exotic places.
Hi Bear!! You are positively amazing!! It is one of my fantasies to meet you in person. I find you absolutely intriguing. If you ever venture out to Laguna Beach ca. and you are looking for an adventure contact me. We absolutely LOVE YOUR PROGRAM!
I just enjoyed your newest foray to Everest, believe me, it had me on the edge of my seat and at one point had me covering my eyes. Your shows are wonderful. I am so very glad to see you are safely back. I just wanted you to know that two of my favorite shows you have done in the past were the ones you did in the Moab, Utah deserts and the one on the Big Island of Hawaii. Why? I used to live in the Moab area for almost 30 years and love that desert well. And still, people get lost and die there, ignoring all the warnings and have not researched the area or what to do. As for the Hawaiian one, I now live in Hawaii and, yet again, people get lost and stranded on that island as well.
Keep up the excellent work you to, to help others understand how to survive in certain situations, your work for the children in Africa, and to spread the message of the great outdoors and all that it does have to give us and to protect it.
dear bear, My friends and i go on these great adventures,some time just like you with a knife , a canteen and a scout flints and our survival skills and most of all our spiritual mind. and thanks to you we have found new types of adventures and on january 2, 2008 we're going on one of our survival trips for a whole month in the yunque in puerto rico. Wish us luck. i talk to you when i get back.Good journey.
Bear Your an amazing person. You risk your life to teach others. I wish you the best of luck in your future and will enjoy watching you for as long as your on tv. I dont know how you eat some of the things you do. This year i got introduced to skydiving and am completly addicted now. I just got my A licens. Every time i see you skydive in your shows it gets my adrenaline pumping. It is such an amazing experiance. Be Safe Bear
Hey. I have watched your show since this summer. I dont get to watch much but I try to watch your show as much as I can. I am actually in college on the degree of WILEE. I will then get my herpatology degree. I was wondering, would I have to have your training to do what you do or is my college education and expierence later on help me out? What is your exact title name.(adventurer is the only thing I have found)
I know you have heard this thousands of times. but dude you rock. i have copied almost all of your survival shows. when i get older i plan to travel around the world just like you.by the way my name is ashley, i am 11 years old.
Dear Bear, I was just curious, is this going to be your last season of Man V.S. Wild? My name is ashley and i just love your show if it went off air i would die.all i have to say is they better plan on playing all of the shows over and over. i know you have probably heard this a couple million times but you are awsome, if had to choose only one show in the whole world......You would definatly be the person i watch. KEEP ROCKING!!!
I'm a fan of u and I have seen all ur episodes. I'm really impress about the techniques u use to survive in all climates and places. U should go to Chiapas, Mexico in that jungle. I think is a really extreme place to visit. I'm sure for next season u're going to be in other extreme climates and places. Keep going and I think ur show is great Jose Carlos (Mexico)
Love the show Bear! Keep up the good work. The "increased transparency" is a good thing. How else would we have known that your camera crew were dropping like flies in the Sahara? *grin*
Every single comment is positive- the mods must be editing this thread like crazy.
The TRUTH is, Bear, many people are still deeply offended by the controversy.
The original episodes, when compared to the new transparencies, reveal a startling amount of deception. It seems you didn't catch any fish (or any other prey) and much of the show was staged.
And in the new episodes, I've yet to see anything that reveals much survival training. Why did they bring in a cobra just so you could confront it and shake a stick at it? And the way you keep eating bugs, I keep expecting to see Joe Roagan come out and the FEAR FACTOR logo to come on the screen.
This thread is like a super-censored korean election rally for Kim Jong. "Oh we love you great leader!"
