Thursday, July 16, 2009

Season 1, Episode 7: Alaskan Mountain Range

Season 1 Episode 4: Alaskan Mountain Range


Grylls is dropped off into the Chugach Mountains in Alaska, with skis and his usual gear. He demonstrates Glissading as he traverses snow and glaciers, and climbs down a 200  ft (61 m) waterfall. He catches a salmon, which he eats raw, and finds a skiff from an abandoned lodge. The skiff sinks, but he reaches the shore and is spotted by a ship.

Bear's Knife: Buck Knives 837X Iceman

Info: Bear brings his knife to the snowy Alaskan Mountains as it is a definite vital tool for survival. It is made of 420 HC Steel and the handle is a mix of aluminum and rubber for better grip. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Jacket: Arc'teryx Theta AR

Info: To travel a snowy mountain range is no joke, so Bear wears this jacket for upper body insulation, designed to shed snow and rain and to seal out the cold. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Boots: Ski Boots

Info: In this episode, Bear uses a pair of skis and ski boots to traverse the mountain. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Backpack: BackCountry Stash

Info: Bear uses this heavy-duty backpack from BackCountry to carry his gear. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Skis: Head Skis

Info: Bear uses competition quality Skis from Head. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Gloves: Black Diamond Gore Tex Ski Gloves

Info: To protect his hands from frostbite and friction, Bear wears a pair of ski gloves from Black Diamond. Available here at Amazon.com

Bear's Watch: Breitling A73322

Info: His watch is an essential part of his overall get-up. Bear wears this designer time piece from Breitling. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Shirt: Long-sleeved Shirt

Info: Bear wears a grey long-sleeved shirt on this snow-painted trek. Available here at Amazon.com


Bear's Pants: Basecamp Winterlined Trousers

Info: For extra protection from snow and snowy winds, Bear wears high-insulation trousers from Basecamp. Available here at Amazon.com

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