Alone in the Wild

[ericire12]

Bear Grylls is a fake, BTW

http://hotair.com/archives/2007/07/28/man-vs-wild-under-investigation/

    Discovery Channel is re-evaluating one of its most popular series, “Man vs. Wild,” after allegations surfaced that its survival-expert host was bunking in motels when he was supposed to be braving the great outdoors.

    The network issued a statement Monday in response to an investigation launched by British television network Channel 4, which carries the program under the title “Born Survivor: Bear Grylls.” Channel 4 confirmed that host Bear Grylls had partaken of indoor accommodations on at least two occasions when his series had depicted him spending the night in the wild.

    “Discovery Communications has learned that isolated elements of the ‘Man vs. Wild’ show in some episodes were not natural to the environment, and that for health and safety concerns the crew and host received some survival assistance while in the field,” the network said in a statement.

But among the charges made against Grylls is that a raft he is depicted as having built himself actually was constructed and then disassembled by consultants to the show in order for the host to put it together. In another episode, Grylls happens upon what are referred to as wild horses that were said to be brought in from a trekking station.

Must see video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UpSlpvb1is

More boring video about fake lava here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBmhNA7JME4

[david86440]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blhdGgOZOuc&NR=1


Survival on protein shake anyone? Warning....content may not be suitable for "anyone".

[tombogan03884]

  Sounds like they are both "piles of bear feces".  

[PegLeg45]

Yum.          



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOvF4n7-5F4
 

      

[Badgersmilk]

The camel poo juice...  Don't give McDonalds menu idea's!     "McCapoochino"

I figured Bear was a phoney, but didnt know it was as bad as all this!  Whatta looser.  

As far as I can tell the guy in Alone in the Wild is for real.  Especially if you watch the short video's on their site it's apparent he's just not experienced enough for three months out there.    Good learning experience for him and us I guess!

It was pretty funny when he said.  "Oh, look at the cute porcupine.  Much to pretty to shoot the little guy"...  Then the very next day he's back pulling the trigger on him!    An empty belly sure changes your outlook!  (I'd have shot the moose too!)

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[ericire12]

Re: 3 months in the wilderness.....

If you look at the Nat Geo page they actually advertise it as "50 days"

[r_w]

Re: 3 months in the wilderness.....

If you look at the Nat Geo page they actually advertise it as "50 days"

Truth in advertising.  That is how long he actually lasted....

[Badgersmilk]

Still very impressive for being a newb!  I think he should have stayed at his first camp site and not burnt up all his body fat hiking & building additional shelters.  He also should have had those snare's out the first night in the woods!  But then again I'm not saying I'd make it any longer than him.  So it's just talk till we try. 

I like Les, and he does a MUCH better job filming his outings, but a week or two just isnt that big a deal.  Often times I would'nt call what he does "surviving" as much as "enduring" the wild.  It'd be outstanding if Les were to a three month trip!  I'm pretty sure he'd make it, and I'm very sure there'd be a LOT to learn from it!

+100 on the hard core commitment Les has to be able to leave camera's, then go back after them so he can get good footage!!!

[Badgersmilk]

How many Vietnam Vet's do you think sent Ed mail about keeping his feet dry, and having medicated foot powder?

[Badgersmilk]

He say's here he's going for three months...  Just doesnt tuff it out.  Good effort though!!!