My work is all about adventure and teamwork in some of the most inhospitable jungles, mountains and deserts on the planet. If you aren't able to look after yourself and each other, then people die.

For me, my training is a key part of my work as so often my life has depended on being able to move fast and haul myself up and out of something fast!

There is little faith involved in setting out on a journey where the destination is certain and every step in between has been mapped in detail. Bravery, trust, is about leaving camp in the dark, when we do not know the route ahead and cannot be certain we will ever return.

Life's full of lots of dream-stealers always telling you you need to do something more sensible. I think it doesn't matter what your dream is, just fight the dream-stealers and hold onto it.

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

A wise man knows; learn from others, never get complacent and know where the classic old dangers come from.

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