Britain's most intrepid adventurer takes you on an extreme tour of the most exciting outdoor pursuits

The more hours we spend fighting through traffic in overpopulated cities to get to work in our cramped, dimly lit offices, the more we seem to want to spend our leisure time going back to nature and looking for our thrills in the wonders of the natural world. The more luxurious hotels become, the more we seem to want to sleep under the stars. The more sophisticated our restaurants, the stronger the urge to cook tinned beans over a camp fire...More of us than ever before are spending weekends and holidays climbing mountains, surfing waves, kayaking on rivers or simply walking in the wilderness, as well as dozens of other more extreme activities. But how do we make the most of our time in the great outdoors? How do we know if we'd like to try kite-surfing - or where to go if we do? What's the most exciting place to go hang-gliding? And if you're planning a weekend hike, what are the most important things to pack in your rucksack to keep you warm, happy and safe?Now, Britain's most intrepid survival expert shares his years of experience of the world's most extreme terrain to help enhance your enjoyment of the wilderness. Whether you are a weekend camper in search of a little more adventure or a wannabe climber looking to graduate from the climbing wall to real rocks, this is the book for you.

The more hours we spend fighting through traffic in overpopulated cities to get to work in our cramped, dimly lit offices, the more we seem to want to spend our leisure time going back to nature and looking for our thrills in the wonders of the natural world. The more luxurious hotels become, the more we seem to want to sleep under the stars. The more sophisticated our restaurants, the stronger the urge to cook tinned beans over a camp fire...More of us than ever before are spending weekends and holidays climbing mountains, surfing waves, kayaking on rivers or simply walking in the wilderness, as well as dozens of other more extreme activities. But how do we make the most of our time in the great outdoors? How do we know if we'd like to try kite-surfing - or where to go if we do? What's the most exciting place to go hang-gliding? And if you're planning a weekend hike, what are the most important things to pack in your rucksack to keep you warm, happy and safe?Now, Britain's most intrepid survival expert shares his years of experience of the world's most extreme terrain to help enhance your enjoyment of the wilderness.

Whether you are a weekend camper in search of a little more adventure or a wannabe climber looking to graduate from the climbing wall to real rocks, this is the book for you.

Bear Grylls was trained by the British SAS. A world-record-breaking adventurer, successful TV presenter and bestselling author, he is also one of the world's youngest and most sought-after motivational speakers. He was recently awarded an honorary commission as a Lieutenant-Commander in the Royal Navy.