Fan mail address
Bear Grylls
The Scout Association
Gilwell Park
Chingford
London, E4 7QW
UK
Address information
The Scout Association
(Association)
Gilwell Park
Chingford
London, E4 7QW
UK
Phone: +44 (0)20 8433 7100
Fax: +44 (0)20 8433 7103
Bear Grylls, born Edward Michael Grylls on June 7, 1974, in Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, is a British adventurer, survivalist, television host, and author. Known for his daring expeditions, survival skills, and extreme outdoor adventures, Grylls has become a household name in the realm of survival television. He is best known for his role as the host of the popular survival TV series Man vs. Wild, where he showcased his expertise in surviving in some of the world’s most hostile and extreme environments.
Grylls was born into a family with a strong connection to the outdoors. His father, Sir Michael Grylls, was a former Conservative politician and an advocate for adventure sports, which likely influenced Bear’s early passion for outdoor activities. Growing up, Grylls was drawn to nature and developed an interest in climbing, hiking, and exploring the wilderness. He attended Eaton House, a prep school in London, before moving on to the prestigious Eton College, where his love for outdoor activities grew stronger.
As a young man, Grylls was involved in various activities that encouraged self-reliance and physical endurance, including martial arts, climbing, and mountaineering. His enthusiasm for adventure led him to join the British Army Reserve, where he trained in a variety of military skills, particularly in the Special Forces. In 1996, Grylls became one of the youngest individuals to complete the rigorous Special Air Service (SAS) selection process, where he developed skills in survival, navigation, and tactical operations—skills that would later play a significant role in his survival television career.
Before gaining fame as a television personality, Grylls had a distinguished military career. He served in the British Special Forces, where he gained invaluable training in survival tactics, evasion, and escape techniques. His experience in the SAS formed the foundation for his expertise in outdoor survival, which would later become a central theme of his career.
