Ep 2. Episode 2

In episode 2 of Bear Grylls: Survival School, the students are faced with a new set of challenges designed to test their survival skills in the wilderness. This time, Bear takes the class to the Scottish Highlands where they are tasked with navigating through rugged terrain and setting up camp in the midst of harsh weather conditions.

The episode begins with the students meeting Bear at a remote location in the Scottish wilderness. After a brief introduction, he lays out the mission for the day: to hike to a specific location and set up camp before nightfall. The catch? They only have a map and a compass to guide them, with no GPS or other modern technology to assist them.

The group sets off on their journey, navigating through dense forests and rocky terrain. They must make their way over streams and climb steep hills, all while carrying their supplies and equipment on their backs. The physical demands of the journey quickly becomes apparent, as several students begin to struggle with exhaustion and sore muscles.

After several miles of trekking, they arrive at the location of their campsite. Bear provides a demonstration of how to set up a basic shelter using nothing but a tarp and some rope. The students are then left to work in teams to set up their own shelters, which must be sturdy enough to withstand the high winds and rain that are expected to hit the area later in the evening.

As night falls, Bear introduces a new challenge: a nighttime navigation exercise. The students must use their compasses to navigate through the wilderness to a specific location, using only their instincts and the stars to guide them. The exercise is a test of their ability to stay calm and focused under pressure, as well as their basic survival skills.

The following day, the group is tasked with foraging for food in the wilderness. They learn how to identify edible plants and insects, and are even given a surprise lesson in catching fish using only a piece of string and a hook.

The final challenge of the episode is a survival scenario in which the students must build a raft and navigate down a fast-moving river. They are given a limited set of supplies to work with, including some rope, tarps, and a small hatchet. With Bear's guidance, they work in teams to construct makeshift rafts and set out onto the river.

The river proves to be a formidable challenge, with the currents and rocks causing several rafts to capsize. However, the students use their ingenuity and team work to persevere and make it to the end of the course.

In the end, the students return to civilization with a newfound appreciation for the challenges of surviving in the wilderness. They have learned valuable skills in navigation, shelter building, and foraging for food, and have discovered a deeper sense of self-reliance and resilience. For Bear Grylls, the satisfaction of watching his students thrive in the face of adversity is a testament to the value of survival training in today's world.