Survivorman | Sierra Nevada Search and Rescue | Season 3 | Episode 1 | Les Stroud

Les plays the role of a backpacker in California's Sierra Nevada mountains and challenges search and rescue teams to find him.
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Starring Les Stroud
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[@calebbillodoux4719]

I'm so glad Les decided to publish these on KZbin in their entirety. Binge watching engaged....

[@jolonghthong5377]

YESH

[@tylersweet7538]

Seriously though, even with all of the Bigfoot stuff he is still one of the most amazing and highly respected survivalists in the world

[@nathanhendrie6798]

Educating the world and saving lives. Thats what he's about .I agree with you .I'm also thankful

[@adamlangdon2245]

The man is awesome. I don’t know enough to shit on him for believing in Sasquatch. I am from Washington State though and there are MANY CREDIBLE PEOPLE that believe they have seen the most elusive creature on the planet... Lester Stroud.😁

[@bearcubd3900]

@@tylersweet7538 I took the bigfoot stuff with a large pinch of salt also but they were still an interesting watch and quite enjoyable !!

[@rangeroadmoto]

I love how much this actually feels like it was just made by a KZbinr, no film crew, lots of walking back to get the camera, voice overs. It’s great. Way ahead of its time.

[@RaptorJesus]

I had never considered that, but holy shit, you're absolutely right. This is basically the great-grandfather of high quality KZbin style content.

[@StockHeightChevy603]

Les knew what he was doing when he started doing this. He did a while commentary about it. Been watching him since survival day 1. Still to this day I’m throwing back to old videos and these newer ones. I appreciate these a lot.

[@ajhproductions2347]

It really was. Les was the first and is still the best!

[@ajhproductions2347]

@@StockHeightChevy603 blaze it bro!

[@Brandon-tz5pn]

I never heard of this tv show and thought it originated from youtube lol

[@lukasrowan7947]

"i'm flashing em', i'm flashing em' real good" proceeds to take shirt off

[@sumitshresth]

LOL was waiting for someone to say that. scrolled down into comment and was definitely not disappointed.

[@patrickholland6848]

It is a great idea to use these opportunities to allow the local Search and Rescue teams to drill with your programs. Most of them don't get that much opportunity to do that. Great job.

[@joegarrison5911]

They probably got paid by Discovery to do it as well. Win-win for everyone

[@matthewsutton2615]

Yeah like ima tell anyone where ima be at yo! Let them waste their time and money on a list cause yo!

[@patrickholland6848]

@@matthewsutton2615 WHAT!!!

[@YaFaceIsMine]

Thanks for spoiling the episode lol 😝

[@Srsli]

@@YaFaceIsMine i mean if you've come to the comments before watching the episode you're just asking for spoilers lol

[@Rumpl4Skyn]

Les Stoud is the reason I started hunting, fishing and hiking. Thank you Les.

[@albertfcb6654]

where i live hunting and fishing is heavily regulated. however, i feel like its all about being in nature, the activity is not that important. for me its 80% hiking and 20% cycling

[@MA-nh2on]

Les has total control over the editorial content of these shows. He could easily edit out any fails or mistakes to make himself seem like some sort of superstar genius. That he leaves them in makes his show all that much more interesting and educational.

[@deborah5212]

He doesn’t

[@Grits_and_Glamour]

Bear Grylls was the skid mark on the community with editing. Les is a genuine as they come

[@kieranhart5776]

He doenst have control. He has opinions.

[@andreabais5126]

Whenever i run out of firestarter fluid and i "think" i have no way of starting a fire in my little fire pit, i just watch a little survivorman and get inspired to survive in my front yard.

[@jolonghthong5377]

Lmao so true

[@99tombstone]

After all these years and still love watching Survivorman

[@ncrranger3299]

Idk how he still lugs his guitar around with all that gear

[@chrissullivan4496]

Les has 12

[@NUCLEARpRETZEL3]

Thanks so much for putting these on KZbin.

[@martinhoryna1349]

amen to that

[@raeorion]

Seriously saving my second surge quarantine days 👏🏻🎄

[@darkenedgaming320]

he’s making so much money off the ads it would be crazy to not to

[@drexrexx]

You're welcome

[@RPDthe3rd]

@@darkenedgaming320 haha that’s not why he does this man. Money is extra

[@adamnwizard]

This was, and still is, my favorite survival show, hosted by my favorite survivalist! :)

[@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart]

easily the best survival show.. Duel survival was ok too... but Man Vs Wild was not great and Naked and Afraid is just a joke.

[@deborah5212]

I Agree !

[@itsxerxes6754]

the way he chews makes everything sound delicious

[@ncrranger3299]

Things tend to taste way better when you`re hungry

[@ITILII]

When you're starving you'll eat just about anything that will keep you alive....very very basic function of living things, NUTRITION and WATER !

[@OMSW-OneMainStreetWear]

I got lost in the Sequoias and I used his stop and just think when my friend wanted to keep pushing on. Thank you Les!

[@jakegraham7265]

Did you negotiate the situation like Rick Harris?

[@OMSW-OneMainStreetWear]

@@jakegraham7265 did...the forest told me the best it can do is 3 weeks instead of the 2...for once in my life the old man was pissed, I couldnt get a expect opinion

[@jakegraham7265]

@@OMSW-OneMainStreetWear Did Chumlee sneak off with your remaining granola bars too?

[@JantzenC.13]

Currently 4:35am here in the wild of breckenridge Texas. There’s no ac in my abandoned trailer house, and temperatures are about 82 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s almost impossible to get a goodnight sleep on this comfortable mattress. It’s a good thing I have les stroud to keep my mind occupied. It’s keeping me from losing my sanity ;)

[@tannerchaffin9235]

I know someone who works at the Walmart you guys have in Breckenridge lol. Also, I'd recommend checking out Breckenridge, CO whenever you can; I'd imagine that the views are much better lol. Cheers.

[@mortalhordewarrior9285]

Reminds me of my grandmothers attic I used to live in. Half finished 3rd floor no ac, often times during the day its reach 85-90 and humid. And the winters were freezing up there too. This was Boston 👍

[@JantzenC.13]

Tanner Chaffin I’ve been there. Much much better...

[@Toffeecup]

Hey lol that ain't too far away from I live in TX- about an hour drive or so, but I love going up there for camping and stuff. It's a gorgeous area

[@domls1317]

@@mortalhordewarrior9285 85-90 is our winter's sometimes here in Texas. If you think that's hot come to Texas during July and August. You know what hot is then. Hot and humid af. Not a good combination. Some deserts get higher temperature but it's a dry heat so you dont sweat as much. And that's what gets you is the humidity and sweating af.

[@thedemotivationalspeaker3090]

Watching this I'm pretty sure that if Les Stroud wanted to do something like this in 2020, I wouldn't be watching a documentary from a television network, but a vlog on the "Survivorman" channel.

[@b0ne91]

And he'd probably have made way more money that way too. Plus camera equipment is so much better and lighter today too. Man was truly ahead of his time.

[@Liam_Grey]

@@b0ne91 all you need today is a go pro and spare batteries, maybe even a good camera it's truly cool stuff.

[@forcesightknight]

@@b0ne91 pretty sure les was inspired by another legend.

[@RasDoesBushcraftBackcountry]

@@forcesightknight we all are...

[@ehtikhet]

Cable TV subscriptions are rightly going the way of the dinosaurs.

[@JohnDoe-do3fm]

This has to be the comfiest I've seen les in any of his early episodes.

[@CometdownCat]

South Pacific he pretty much had it made, just was missing a cocktail and tiny umbrella

[@joegarrison5911]

Yeah compared to say Artic Tundra or Africa this was a breeze.

[@JohnDoe-do3fm]

@@joegarrison5911 Labrador was a harsh environment as well, also let's not forget the tiger episode.

[@RaptorJesus]

@@CometdownCat I swear the South Pacific one was just a clever way for Les to get paid while on vacation.

[@Esrom_music]

I always forget how good of a guitarist Les is. You hear the soundtracks... But to see him jam is a fast reminder.

[@joegarrison5911]

Yeah them blues on a lonely night out in the bush would probably be something special man.

[@oliviermarcotte2403]

i guess im new here, i didn't even know he did the soundtracks! that's flippin amazing

[@amelzon1]

It’s not all of them, but you can certainly tell when his hand is in the composition. Beautiful man.

[@sdrammm696969]

This Guy is the real deal! Not only survived the days by him self, but he also runs his own cameras, and not to mention his own music, My God🤗

[@dylanfultz23]

music is so cool i love everything about his adventures!

[@heat4yoass]

"Nothing like fiddling with microphones, when you're trying to be out in the wilderness" Isnt' that the truth?

[@quincylafoy3278]

Been watching your shows since i was a kid and have used some of the things you've shown in your videos in real life situations thanks man

[@titusmccarthy]

What did you use? Survivorman rocks!

[@user-kz8zr4si3i]

Same. Been out mushroom foraging in northern california many times. A handful of times i almost ate deadly mushrooms because i couldn't 100%identify. Until i heard les voice in my head "never eat unless you can 100% identify" After coming home to my mycology books i realized i very well may have poisoned myself

[@jecal2855]

@@user-kz8zr4si3i ...... that shoukd be common sense

[@bobbyboucher1936]

@@user-kz8zr4si3i dumb af

[@by2083]

@@user-kz8zr4si3i are you an idiot?

[@Derekaf]

I love taking naps with Les on the screen. He is calming :)

[@leem.9934]

Episode should've been called "Les goes camping". Most prepared I've ever seen ya be man. Good to see your videos again. They soothe the soul somehow.

[@MrMohl1]

Les on day 6: "they really have to find me, i'm intentionally getting lost" **27/43 Minutes** me: "oh no"

[@hamanu23]

Man, I haven't had Bush panick since I was in Jr. High. lol

[@amandaking2173]

Onion gives you energy... I love taking garlic with me any time I go out to the woods. This was an amazing thing you did

[@ClearAdventure]

What the search and rescue ranger crew do is so underated. My hat off to you all, thank you!

[@hnorthcutt]

My dad took me to the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee as a boy growing up. He grew up there himself as did his father before him. Taught me not only hunting, fishing, and survival but practically every tree, plant, and animal in those woods. He died at the ripe old age of 91 after a terrible car accident broke his back in 4 places. Les Stroud is my idle and I would love to meet him some day.

[@KieranHunter]

I like how you can clearly see what the products are even with the blur haha 😂

[@danielterrance5824]

This guy can start a fire with anything.

[@pelletrocks351]

he makes eating flowers look delicious

[@Prepare2Prosper]

Many of them are

[@dumbdog2924]

This is by far one of my favorite episodes of Survivorman! I get to look out my window and see the Sierra's every morning, just hoping I can get out there again and take a day or two and just be there. Hopefully this coming spring!

[@tiredofthechitshowinchicag3690]

So did you make it? It's now summer.

[@IchabodSunkle]

Well, did you get to go??

[@dumbdog2924]

@@IchabodSunkle nah, I need another damned hip surgery!

[@christophercalabrese9257]

I grew up with Les since I was like 14 or so. I’m now 25 and love the outdoors because of this show.

[@teabreath4703]

"This is slick rock country" - Hunter S Thompson

[@ryanodowd2516]

Stoned, ripped, twisted

[@frankwoodward9914]

I watched 3 videos tonight and enjoyed them all thank you Les for taking the time do do all this for us this is very kind of you to do this.

[@ifnhuosrs2876]

They paycheck probably helped 🤣

[@TheDavemarz]

A piece of advice I once heard from a search and rescue dog team handler: If a search dog ever comes upon you, and you are not in fact lost, do not feed the dog anything, simply praise the dog. When the handler catches up tell them that you are not the person they are looking for and you have rewarded the dog only with praise.

[@Anonymous.android]

Actually really refreshing to see he’s packed a tent for once 😂

[@mountainman4987]

I've been a regular camper and hiker in the sierras for over 25 years now. I learned lots of things from this video but i can tell you that you would need to be up in the Sierra at the right time of year to take advantage or be at a disadvantage of many things in this video. Especially the edible plants, water sources, dry tinder, snow or no snow, wildlife threats, rain etc. He is also on the western slopes of the sierra which contains numerous reservoirs and lakes. Most of the creeks and rivers will lead to those areas and to populated areas. In reality the bad things to worry about in the Sierra would be the cold, severe accidental injury, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, bears and serial killers.

[@theta6802]

I'm an avid hiker, though I've only been doing it for a few years now, I know how to deal with animals, plants, weather, or injury. The thing I am most afraid of as a small female hiking alone, even though I am always armed in one way or another, is people. People are unpredictable, you don't know why they're out in the wild- they could be a hiker like you and the chance encounter could lead to a life-long friend, but they could also be a serial killer, an escaped convict, or someone living off-the-grid who doesn't want anyone to know their location. Wilderness isn't safe or easy, but at least its predictable.

[@mountainman4987]

@ I've never seen Bigfoot or any signs but I have heard strange voices out in the middle of nowhere.

[@mountainman4987]

@ The voice I heard the first time was complete jibberish and it was male. The other time was the sounds of children's voices speaking and laughing. Mind you i was out in the middle of the wilderness and didn't have a single soul around me for literally miles especially a bunch of children at 5am in the morning.

[@SinnerChrono]

I fall asleep to these videos. Helps me relax. Thanks les for all that you did making these.

[@immortanjoe9362]

That was definitely death camas. You can see the "V" shaped leaves.

[@MoAntphonyMo]

I use to watch survivorman and man vs wild as a kid when discovery channel was poppin. Thanks for uploading these again to relive these episodes!

[@stevep5736]

Awesome video Les !! I’m a SAR member in Northern California and I really appreciate your informational videos.

[@ggmanatee]

Great demonstration with the signal mirror, nice to see how effective it is.

[@slanderman3296]

Les is such a purebread. Thanks for putting these on. I've enjoyed you since I was 19 now I'm 34 and still enjoy your shows. Thank you

[@neo4mat]

When setting a dead fall trap put a rock into trap so if it falls while setting you don't lose a finger remove rock when trigger is set. Les stroud is a true survivor, learned so much from this man

[@Pistolita221]

Seeing the US Search and Rescue find Les so quickly is one of the few moments I felt pride in my country in YEARS.

[@jasonplant5432]

I've been eating manzanita and wild leeks from northern California since I was a very small Plant. The manzanita flowers will give way to green berries. Lots of little seeds,when autumn comes around the berries turn brown and sweet,filled with a heavy flour like substance, I call them candy.

[@ike5329]

YES!!!! Thank you Les for uploading Survivorman episodes!!!!! Let the binge watching begin!!!!!

[@Kinglobo]

Watched it years ago and happy to see it again. Thank you

[@nikolaiiscoolguyproduction4807]

This episode always stuck with me as a kid. I've never been lost in the Sierra Nevadas, but this made me feel safer when backpacking

[@kyletucker3811]

The fact they have to blur the Pringles container Les uses for the guitar trap brings so much more attention to the fact it's a Pringles container.

[@dustinclouse6888]

Haha I laughed at that too. And the Reese's peanut butter cup

[@julius-sumner-miller]

Makes me want to train to join a rescue team! So cool to see this process

[@texastea713]

Les you have taught so much, how to be self sufficient in the outdoors. thank you for your knowledge.

[@TwistedMetal32]

Too bad Les didn’t make these shows today. With drones and lightweight equipment, he could’ve gotten even better footage and pushed the limits of the show. Still classic and legendary as is tho of course. Thanks Les Stroud

[@joet1717]

Mr. Stroud, you were my primary inspiration when I was young to join the Boy Scouts, and through them I was able to become an experienced backpacker, my favorite expedition being 12 days in the back country of New Mexico. Second favorite being a 6 day canoeing excursion in Minnesota. Being from Alabama and getting to experience different climates, terrains, and long forgotten wilderness that I would never have dreamed of. For that, I thank you.

[@toughlikerocks]

Echoing another comment, but man, Les was SO ahead of his time. If I didn't know and you told me this was a video from an independent KZbinr's channel in 2021 I'd totally believe it.

[@gavins.6109]

Even when I was 8 years old I knew this guy was the real deal.

[@doomer3657]

I used to steal my neighbors cable just to watch this

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

Bro watch his directors commentary! He sits and watches the episodes with you, and comments on things that happen. He gives behind the scenes info and stuff. Its so dope

[@doomer3657]

@John Dizo I was 11

[@LordofAssassins43]

I love how these videos are actual real world scenarios

[@killerbear923]

One lucky ass squirrel lol I can’t believe the dead fall got stopped by the twig.

[@caldeauwolf5534]

Man if Les ever starts another series, I’d love for him to come up into eastern Oregon High Desert country, one of the most beautiful and dangerous places I know, filled with native and homestead ruins, more rattlesnakes than people by a hefty factor, 70 years of (suspected) Satanist attacks on cattle, little food and next to no water. Many pioneers died out there, and many have since. I dunno, I think it’d be cool to see what Les would do to survive in the rimrock country!

[@fantasticleese]

I loved watching survivor man when it was on tv. Les is the Rick Steves of bushcraft, you can tell they love what they do.

[@m.s.344]

I love your shows mr stroud, thanks for inspiring us young people to explore safely, but not too safely

[@digitaldale]

I love how with each season, the video technology improves so video quality and cameras get better. Keep forgetting this was before the time of GoPros and cameras with SD cards.

[@thatguy2579]

This is the Les I remember. Not the guy playing with cryptids. Thank You for your hard work. You are a beast !

[@tominthetux]

I grew up just outside of Yosemite National Park where this episode was shot. Les was able to visit our boy scout troop and I was able to get his autograph. It felt like such a wonderful token that helped inspire me to get my Eagle Scout!

[@blaketremain385]

absolute legend for putting all these episodes on yt

[@nickmcgarvey6463]

Holy cow Les, thanks for uploading ALL your content. I have some of the seasons on DVD and regularly pull them out for some late night wind-down entertainment. Long time fan.

[@JonathanBydendyk]

Brilliant, some lessons learnt on this one.

[@deborasolum5324]

I was like Les, when the rescuers found him I was as excited as I am in real situations like this :D

[@ironhog6818]

I've lived and grew up in the Seirra Nevada Mountains for over 23 years. People get lost and injured in these mountains every year. A large majority of our rivers here run from east to west, all of which lead into only a few larger rivers before reaching the delta. If you find yourself lost or in unfamiliar territory, find a river at the bottom of the ridge your on and follow it. A fire will also be your saving grace, Signaling, warmth, food and a way to cook and sanitize water to stay hydrated.

[@stoneysdead689]

I know if I were lost and unprepared, I would be scared to death and feeling like I needed to hurry to find the way out because every second it gets closer to dark is one second closer to staying another night. I'm sure that's what's pushing everyone on in that situation- they're racing nightfall and trying to avoid accepting they're so lost they're truly not getting out as planned. I realize it would be better to as you said- stop and take note of what you have, make a plan- but man it would be so hard to do that. I've only been lost once and it was just in the woods behind my own house- but it was scary as hell. only lasted about an hour and I figured out where I was but- it really surprised me how hard it was not to panic. And I wasn't even in much danger- basically no danger- but when you don't know where you are it's scary- even if you're close to home.

[@eggsaladsamich7396]

I love watching these videos to release anxiety but sometimes it brings anxiety on unintentionally

[@Anguilla2001]

Probably my favorite TV show of all time, thank you Les, you helped me get outdoors more for overnights

[@Allenroth1980]

Bring back survivor man!!!!!

[@killthahippie]

I love the fact that someone had the idea to combine a survivor man and a practice rescue as a way to fill 2 needs in one

[@johnhanek167]

Mountain lions. I hauled logs for 10 years and I've been fortunate to have seen two of them.

[@raeorion]

I lived in Tahoe and it's the only place I've ever backpacked, it is beautiful park land 💙💚

[@raeorion]

Just a note that if you're going to visit be a good guest in the wilderness and the towns you're in. Most of my memories of tourist aren't fond and recently they've had covid and litter coming from people coming out to visit.

[@jasnonya3005]

Try the Olympics and or the Cascades!!!! Hunted the Sierras 7000'

[@vision821k4]

I loved your shows where you talk about it, but to have it without, means I get to enjoy it twice. You are the man.

[@TheFenderman]

24:28 ...I remember that tune when this first aired. It was like being in my late teens all over again. I had to pick up my six string. You've always got the best music Les!

[@joehair4220]

He led the path for alot of us

[@AstralHiGH]

absolutely love the Sierra Nevadas

[@gkniffen]

“Looks like a mountain lion killed a deer here... I’ll set up camp and play guitar.” 😂🤷🏼‍♂️🦌🦁

[@GUNSHIPFLEX]

Thank you Les. This is gold. Nothing better then laying on my couch watching the legend do his thing. Rock on brother

[@frisc0strangler207]

I love this show!

[@kennethsnyder6849]

Hopefully soon, the Survivorman 10 day episodes will be put up. Those were really good to watch.

[@derryjones1029]

I think les is the master of survival he is like a book of knowledge my favourite quote of his is you sweat u die😂

[@WayneRogersOutdoors]

I think personally, a few grubs or larva for bait, the center strands of that paracord tied into one long line, and a gorge hook and I'd have been fishing before I tried making deadfalls. Crayfish, frogs, minnows, water snakes, snails... So many options for protein around water. Squirrels would be nice but fishing sometimes is a goldmine when it comes to providing protein.

[@Streyday]

Survivor man was the best to ever do it.

[@skiidzman]

I can't stress enough how important area research is via the map, topo map, etc. As someone who hikes with my girlfriend regularly, often in hilly or mountainous terrain - researching the area you will be in is a necessity. If you have a compass, think of how important it is to know that the nearest city is NE from where you will be hiking. Or that all the trails you will be on are trending in a SE line up a mountain. Mark where you start, mark safe trend lines you can follow in case of emergency. There are also pocket GPS now that draw lines as you hike and you can follow them back. It's 2020 folks... take ten minutes out of your day to be prepared. Family or loved ones can depend on this. It's funny, because there has been plenty of times we both think we are going the right direction and a quick check of the compass proves wrong. Easy to get turned around as you loop up mountains under tree cover.

[@donniecatalano]

Skiidzman I have a very bad, bad sense of direction, so I never go anywhere unsafe alone 😂. Simple things can make a difference. I would hate the idea of making some rescue people risk their lives to come and get a cretin like me lost somewhere... just because I was selfish and unprepared.

[@plotholedetective4166]

Fun fact: guitars come with 6 wire snares that have built in eyelets for easy trap setup with different gauges of wire to catch prey of various sizes.

[@Caglecardscollectibles21]

I have loved binging all of these Les! Thank you for putting them on KZbin! Now I need to figure out what to watch next lol

[@johnmcdonald9130]

Sierra Nevadas, that is where I was raised, just outside of Yosemite. Nice to see.scenery from back home.

[@RuiLuz]

Lucky you.

[@marcuscornwall4879]

Bucket traps are so effective. If you have a regular bushcraft/remote camping spot. Have a 5 gallon pale. If you are in need it will catch you mice if they are around.

[@DaanPyrography]

Love to see that dog coming at the end :) so cool

[@thegreatxanirs34]

I remember watching you on t.v. while I was growing up. I always enjoyed watching your survival excursions all over the world Les, thanks for being awesome.

[@Darkasknightfall]

I literally just watched this. 20th anniversary edition. 👍🏼

[@robertnicola5132]

Yes I’ve been trying to find this video. Always respected you. Been watching and learning from you for a long time now. And would dream to do this for real one day. 🙏

[@patricianunez4025]

Hope I never need it but thanks for all the good ways to survive.🤗 Ms Pat from southern Indiana

[@iannhaupt6584]

Les is the man and we all know it. The Chuck Norris of the outdoors if you will

[@ToddHurney]

The original and still the best!

[@goodoldbubba6620]

I may never need any information I learn from him, but still the most interesting series ever!

[@Z123z]

Oh the good ol it’ll never happen to me syndrome

[@goodoldbubba6620]

@@Z123z Oh the good ol troll syndrome.

[@Z123z]

@@goodoldbubba6620 …. Sure? Truth struck a cord ic