Edward Michael “Bear” Grylls OBE is a British adventurer, writer, television presenter, and businessman.
He first drew attention after embarking on a number of adventures and then became widely known for his television series Man vs. Wild.
Grylls is also involved in a number of wilderness survival television series in the UK and US, such as Running Wild with Bear Grylls and The Island with Bear Grylls.
In July 2009, Grylls was appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout of the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories at age 35, a post he has held for a second term since 2015.
In September 2010, Grylls led a team of five to take an ice-breaking rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) through 5,700 nautical miles (10,600 km) of the ice-strewn Northwest Passage.
The expedition intended to raise awareness of the effects of global warming and to raise money for the children’s charity Global Angels
In 2004, Grylls was awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant commander in the Royal Naval Reserve. Then in 2013 he was awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Royal Marines Reserve and was promoted to Honorary Colonel in June 2021.
What is Bear Grylls doing in 2022?
Nowadays, Grylls spend quite a lot of time focused on motivational speaking. He travels the world speaking at schools, churches, and business conferences. He also speaks with many Boy Scout groups as a dedicated Scout himself, he wants to inspire other young boys to get outside and master valuable survival skills.