My faith is an important part of my life and over the years I've learnt that it takes a proud man to say he doesn't need anything. It has been a quiet strength and a backbone through a lot of difficult times.

Weather can kill you so fast. The first priority of survival is getting protection from the extreme weather.

There is no feeling like coming home after danger.

Live a wild, generous full, exciting life – blessing those around you and seeing the good in all.

Dreams, though, are cheap, and the real task comes when you start putting in place the steps needed to make those dreams a reality.

I was christened Edward. My sister gave me the name Bear when I was a week old and it has stuck.

And if you give your heart to a goal, it will repay you. It's the law of the universe.