Man vs Wild: Bear Gylls in Copper Canyon, Mexico

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The forum discussion centers on the survival show "Man vs Wild," hosted by Bear Grylls, who was dropped in the Copper Canyon region of Chihuahua, Mexico, at an elevation of 9,400 feet (2,865 meters). The show highlights survival techniques, including making fire using a yucca plant and a friction-based method called a fire sword. Critics point out the show's staged elements and the presence of a film crew, contrasting it with "Survivorman," hosted by Les Stroud, which is perceived as more authentic. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks of wilderness survival and the potential for misinformation in survival shows.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic survival techniques in wilderness settings
  • Knowledge of fire-making methods, specifically friction-based techniques
  • Awareness of the environmental hazards in mountainous regions, such as temperature fluctuations and wildlife
  • Familiarity with the differences between reality survival shows and their production methods
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Survivorman" techniques and compare them to Bear Grylls' methods in "Man vs Wild"
  • Learn about the properties and uses of yucca plants in survival situations
  • Study the effects of altitude on temperature and survival strategies in mountainous environments
  • Explore the ethical considerations of reality television in survival programming
USEFUL FOR

Outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, and anyone interested in wilderness survival techniques and the portrayal of survival skills in media.

  • #31
Cyrus said:
Why the hell would he drink piss for?
How about the episode were he took off his t-shirt, peed in it and then wrapped it around his head. I do that on hot days and it's an excellent idea.
 
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  • #32
Evo said:
How about the episode were he took off his t-shirt, peed in it and then wrapped it around his head. I do that on hot days and it's an excellent idea.
He does seem to get his shirt off, an unreasonable number of times.
 
  • #33
I don't know about you all, but I can't count the number of times I've been deserted in the tropic rain forest/calahari desert/grand canyon/tropical deserted island/ ...:rolleyes:

I'd like him to be honest, take out his cell phone and see if it will make a call. I bet it will nine times out of ten.
 
  • #34
You have to admit it has shock value. Like the time he tried eating a maggot infested puma he found.
 
  • #36
I wonder how they would do on Komodo Island.
 
  • #37
Evo said:
You have to admit it has shock value. Like the time he tried eating a maggot infested puma he found.

Pfft, Andrew Zimmer eats that kind of stuff all the time and doesn't make faces while eating such things.
 
  • #38
One thing I don't Understand is how they film Bear jump from helicopters alone. Moments later after seeing he had jumped alone, they switch to a shot right next to him in the air about the same distance from the helicopter meaning the camera guy would have had to jump at about the same time.
 
  • #39
mbisCool said:
One thing I don't Understand is how they film Bear jump from helicopters alone. Moments later after seeing he had jumped alone, they switch to a shot right next to him in the air about the same distance from the helicopter meaning the camera guy would have had to jump at about the same time.

Cyrus said:
Monkey film crews.

Parachuting Monkey film crews !
http://www.slantmagazine.com/images/film/cameraman.jpg
 
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  • #40
The one thing about survival, is that you never know when your really going to need the valuable tips and tricks that you can learn from such a show. Many of us will never need it, but if just one of us, finds our selfs in a vacation gone bad, something you may have learned from these types of shows my become your lifesaver.
 
  • #41
hypatia said:
something you may have learned from these types of shows my become your lifesaver.
Police/Fire/Mountain Rescue etc HATE these shows.
If you get lost hiking or your 4x4 breaks down STAY THERE - you are a lot easier to find sitting in a 4x4 on a logging road than deciding to go off into the woods equipped with your swiss army knife and a couple of episodes of Lost.

A recent sad example, http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9666094-1.html?tag=nl.e729
 
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  • #42
Those people didn't watch the show, or they would stripped the vinyl seat, reflective lenses, gasoline, wires and spark plug to build a GPS tower, and signal for help.:-p
 
  • #43
Or at least waited for a passing adventure show presenter.
Mugged him, stolen his credit cards and luxury hotel room key and then shared the cameraman's packed lunch.
 
  • #44
hypatia said:
Those people didn't watch the show, or they would stripped the vinyl seat, reflective lenses, gasoline, wires and spark plug to build a GPS tower, and signal for help.:-p

Leave MacGuiver out of this...