The SAS Reserve tends to be made up of former paratroopers and commandos who still want a challenge, but it is open to civilians.

That feeling when you're so cold you'd give anything to be warm - I've had it before, literally huddled around a candle flame on an ice sheet.

What Scouting says to people is: Every child has a right to have an adventure. Life is about grabbing opportunities

Alpha was the best thing I ever did. It helped answer some huge questions and to find a simple empowering faith in my life.

But the wild is unpredictable, stuff does happen, and it's always when you're least expecting it.

I try and eat really healthy when I'm home, but I certainly don't eat worms and snakes.

The lesson is, the rewards in life don't always go to the biggest, or the bravest, or the smartest. The rewards go to the dogged; and when your going though hell, to the person who just keeps going.