Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge - Season 1

Episodes

Natalie Portman in the Escalante Desert

Season 1Episode 160 min

Natalie Portman in the Escalante Desert

Bear takes Academy Award(R) winner Natalie Portman into the slot canyons of Southern Utah. Their adventure begins when Bear leaps from his helicopter onto Natalie's 4x4. They trek into the Escalante desert, where Bear teaches Natalie piton placements, rope system transfers and fire starting while descending various canyons. Natalie uses her new skills as they ascend a mountain and attempt to light a signal fire for extraction.

Simu Liu in the Canadian Rockies

Season 1Episode 260 min

Simu Liu in the Canadian Rockies

Bear teaches Simu Liu essential survival skills in the sub-zero weather of the Canadian Rockies.

Ashton Kutcher in the Coastal Jungles of Costa Rica

Season 1Episode 360 min

Ashton Kutcher in the Coastal Jungles of Costa Rica

Ashton Kutcher joins Bear to challenge the coastal jungles of Costa Rica. Their adventure begins with a helicopter jump into the Pacific Ocean. Once they swim ashore, they must canoe up a river to fish for their dinner, then descend a 300-foot cliff into the jungle. The next day, Bear sets up a commando crawl rope challenge. Ashton must use all the strength he can muster to cross a massive ravine.

Florence Pugh in the Volcanic Rainforests of Costa Rica

Season 1Episode 460 min

Florence Pugh in the Volcanic Rainforests of Costa Rica

Anthony Anderson in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Season 1Episode 560 min

Anthony Anderson in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Anthony Anderson joins Bear in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Tossing their backpacks from the helicopter, Bear challenges Anthony to survive with just a rope and compass. On the ground, Bear teaches Anthony navigation and knot-tying skills. On day two, Bear leaves Anthony to use his new skills to secure his climb up a sheer rock face. Anthony will dig deep to make it to their extraction point.

Rob Riggle in the Great Basin Desert

Season 1Episode 660 min

Rob Riggle in the Great Basin Desert

Bear puts Rob Riggle through survival tests in the Great Basin to prepare for Rob’s latest movie role. They begin by rappelling from a helicopter to travel west, where Riggle learns the ropes and then faces an even bigger ropes challenge. Once on the canyon floor, Bear teaches Rob river crossing skills, foraging for food and building a rudimentary shelter. The next day, Rob must evade being spotted by Bear or face his fear of skydiving.

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