all over the world and are also available for purchase on Amazon, as they have been on that bestseller list for more than
15 weeks in a row.
Regarding Stroud’s early life, he quickly became interested in
nature and the outdoors as a child. It was through innocent
pastimes, such as watching Tarzan and Jacques Cousteau,
that his inner desire to know the outdoors came about. Unmistakably drawn to the wilderness, it wasn’t long before he
was in the bush, learning hands-on how to forge through nature’s obstacles. Stroud was born in Mimico, Ontario, Canada
on October 20, 1961. When he graduated from high school, he
went on to Fanshawe College to receive a degree in the arts.
As a young adult, he involved himself further in the outdoors
by becoming a nature guide and teaching survival courses, as
well as conducting tours through the Canadian wilderness for
groups. He met his wife, Susan Jamison, during one of these
courses and they married in 1994. They have two children together and live “the cottage life” on a beautiful secluded property in Canada.
Whether he is combating the cold weather in the Arctic, or
sweating through survival on a desert island, Les Stroud has
proven his abilities in the world of the wild as a man who will
risk everything to stay alive. He is the epitome of will power
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and a model of primitive strength. He continues to inspire
many and teaches those who are willing to learn. He is an
active member of the Explorer’s Club and donates much
of his earnings to charities across the world. His work is
unmatched and his knowledge is rich and full of tactics
we could all take note of. Les Stroud is the Terminator of
the wild; if he ever reached for our hands and said, “Come
with me if you want to live,” we would scramble to go with
him. Les Stroud has made his mark on the outdoor society
and will continue to do so for years to come. His accomplishments have shown the globe that anything is possible
and all dreams are achievable, even if you’ve only got a
multi-tool to work with.
Les Stroud has
proven his abilities
in the world of the
wild as a man who
will risk everything
to stay alive.