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World-renowned adventurer and broadcaster, Bear Grylls, presents some of the most incredible near-death experiences, told by those who lived to tell the tale. These extraordinary and diverse accounts of human bravery, mental and physical strength - and sometimes sheer luck - range from being stranded for more than 50 days at sea, to surviving world-changing acts of terrorism.

Brought to you by Penguin. Lucy Shepherd’s story of her journey to become an explorer, her world-first expedition across the Amazon’s Kanuku Mountains and her mission to share the wild places of our world. What does it really take to become an explorer? To travel beyond maps and certainty...

Made in Big Bear: Altitude Sessions is a podcast and video series exploring the athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators who choose Big Bear to train, build, recover, and push their limits. From world-class fighters and endurance athletes to local legends and visiting pros, this series dives into the mindset behind high performance and the role Big Bear plays in it. At 6,752 feet, preparation is different. Recovery is different. Results are different. Each episode explores Why elite performers choose high-altitude environmentsHow mountain training builds physical and mental ...

For more than twelve thousand years, the redrock landscape of southeastern Utah has shaped the lives of everyone who calls it home. R. E. Burrillo takes listeners on a journey of discovery through the stories and controversies that make this place so unique, from traces of its earliest inhabitants through its role in shaping the study of archaeology itself—and into the modern battle over its protection.

Although the rightful Jarl of Orkney, Einar is not yet strong enough to overcome his rival, King Eirik. Einar and the Wolf Coats raid the pagan ceremony that will confirm Eirik's power, but due to his injured sword hand, Einar fails to kill Eirik and he and his men must flee. They seek the protection of the King of the English. In exchange for his help, the crew must undertake a perilous mission: sail to Brittany and bring a renowned scholar back to England. 

The Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah, created by President Obama in 2016 and eviscerated by the Trump administration in 2017, contains more archaeological sites than any other region in the United States. In The Bears Ears, acclaimed adventure writer David Roberts takes listeners on a tour of his favorite place on Earth, as he unfolds the rich and contradictory human history of the 1.35 million acres of the Bears Ears domain. Weaving personal memoir with archival research, Roberts sings the praises of the outback he's explored for the last 25 years.

It is 1852, and in Sweden's far north, deep in the Arctic Circle, charismatic preacher and Revivalist Lars Levi Læstadius impassions a poverty-stricken congregation with visions of salvation. But local leaders have reason to resist a shift to temperance over alcohol. Jussi, the young Sami boy Læstadius has rescued from destitution and abuse, becomes the preacher's faithful disciple on long botanical treks to explore the flora and fauna. Læstadius also teaches him to read and write - and to love and fear God. 

"Mod, sved og tårer" er historien om en eventyrer, der har inspireret folk verden over med sine utrolige bedrifter. Bear Grylls fortæller om de første klatre- og sejlture med sin far, om hvordan han som bare 18-årig bestod den hårde optagelsesprøve til det engelske jægerkorps, SAS, om årene som elitesoldat, der endte med en faldskærmsulykke, hvor han brækkede ryggen tre steder.

Ward Morehouse III’s father, the late drama critic Ward Morehouse, lovingly introduced his son to the glamorous life of luxurious hotels. This is his memoir of his experiences at New York’s Plaza Hotel, including the many actors and actresses who came and went, the glamour and glitz, and also the animals that were brought there, even a bear named Bangkok who lived for a time at the Plaza Hotel.

What more could you ask for, than a book stuffed like an overfilled rucksack with tips and tricks from one of the world's most celebrated adventurers from pitching a tent, leading a team, how to keep fit, tie knots, memorise facts, identify trees, stars and birds, as well as learning real survival skills like putting up a tent in the wild and stashing your breakfast in ground to keep it hot for the next morning? This is the book for anyone who is a Scout, was a Scout, or wants to be a Scout.

Each week, the Big Bear Mountain SkiCast (hosted by the SkiCast Network) delivers everything you need to know before hitting Southern California’s favorite slopes — in one quick, easy-to-listen update. Tune in for: ~ Snow, Weather, and Travel Reports: Fresh snowfall totals, upcoming storm forecasts, and day-by-day mountain and driving conditions. ~ Resort Activities: The latest from the mountain - events, family fun, and on-hill happenings. ~ Trail & Lift Updates: What’s open, what’s new, and what terrain to explore this week. ~ After Ski Fun: Places to enjoy around town after your day...

Created by Funky Bear Productions, This is a collection of the podcasts available in the Funky Bear Productions Collection, including: Hacienda Life a podcast series all about life on some of the golf resorts in and around the Costa Calida region of Spain. Series 1 focuses on the Hacienda Del Alamo Golf Resort located in the Murcia Region of Spain. It also covers things to do in the local area, in and around the Costa Calida.

“Bear Grylls is a veritable superhero….The former UK Special Forces paratrooper has braved the world’s harshest environments.” —Hampton Sides, Outside Magazine “Bear Grylls is one tough, crazy dude.” —Washington Post Already a #1 London Sunday Times Bestseller, Mud, Sweat, and...

Every Wednesday and Saturday, Amit Bhaskar and Geraldine Sangalang share their food and travel experiences hoping to inspire you to feel more comfortable on your own adventures. Amit and Geraldine are the founders of Chatty Bear Magazine, found at chattybear.com. Join us on media tours, Executive Chef interviews and exclusive restaurants around the world. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & TikTok with username @chattybearmagazine

The Elephant & Bear podcast is dedicated to all things Coventry and Warwickshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Barber was born in Massachusetts and married Sioux chief Squatting Bear in 1867. In her memoirs, she described her experiences with the Sioux and the many relations of Squatting Bear.

A dream come true. But more than that. A dream I had given up on, hidden from myself, brought to light, and then realised. And yet, the first time I saw orangutans in Semenggoh, semi-wild, it was not the experience I had hoped for. Sarawak is so much more than orangutans, and in coming here to visit them I learned so much more about their world, our world and my own world.

Wilderness guide and lifelong Alaskan Bjorn Dihle weaves personal experience with historical and contemporary accounts to explore the world of brown bears - from encounters with the Lewis and Clark Expedition to frightening attacks including the famed death of Timothy Treadwell, the controversies related to bear hunting, the animal's place in native cultures, and the impacts on the species from habitat degradation and climate change. 

Dave Leonardi, SKIER NEWS Publisher and Always Podcaster, interviews Gary Kline Marketing Director for an update of his 2022-23 episode with a review of the past season and a "what's new" for 2023-24. Located near Macungie PA, it is nearby to Philadelphia as well as the Lehigh Valley. The two discuss the winter activities plus other seasonal activities at this four season resort, convention center and wedding venue. For more, after the podcast, visit: www.bcmountainresort.com

Learn how to read the clues and signs of nature with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation 'It's like being given some sort of magical text . . . eye-opening and invaluable.' -INDIA KNIGHT The ultimate...