All worthwhile journeys have big obstacles. It's the way of the world. The rewards go to those who can push through those trying moments and still manage to keep a smile on their face.

I come from a line of self-motivated, determined folk - not grand, not high society, but no-nonsense, family-minded go-getters.

I hang out all the time with kids and young scouts and I never meet kids who don't want adventure.

It breaks my heart that my father never knew my children. He should have been around for another 25 years.

I've never really had a TV career. I've been a soldier and a climber.

Well, wolves will pretty rarely hunt. You're vulnerable if you're on your own or injured. But for lone wolves, get up high, show them that you're not injured, face 'em off, be authoritarian with it, and look 'em in the eye.

I love Ray Mears. He's brilliant. He's so rude about me in the press, it's outrageous!