S01E03: Psychology of Survival | Ray Mears’ Extreme Survival

Duration: 28'56''

Synopsis

Ray examines how determination and a positive mental attitude can be the most important tools in a survival situation.

Further Information

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S01E01: Costa Rica | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

S01E01: Costa Rica | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

BBC Two | 1999 | 28'58''

Ray Mears explores the jungles of Costa Rica, demonstrating how to survive threats such as heat exhaustion, dehydration and ...

S01E02: Arctic Circle | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

S01E02: Arctic Circle | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

BBC Two | 1999 | 29'14''

In northern Sweden, Ray shows how to survive extreme Arctic cold while recounting a dramatic real-life survival story fro...

S01E04: Sea Survival | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

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BBC Two | 1999 | 29'02''

Through the ordeal of shipwreck survivor Steve Callahan, Ray explores the challenges of staying alive while adrift at sea.

S01E05: In Geronimo's Footsteps | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

S01E05: In Geronimo's Footsteps | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

BBC Two | 1999 | 28'48''

Following the trail of Apache leader Geronimo in the Arizona desert, Ray demonstrates essential desert survival...

S01E06: Arnhem Land | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

S01E06: Arnhem Land | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

BBC Two | 1999 | 29'12''

In Australia's Arnhem Land, Ray encounters deadly wildlife while retracing the remarkable survival of three stranded airmen.

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S03E05: Rogers' Rangers | Ray Mears' Extreme Survival

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