At the age of twenty-three Bear Grylls became one of the youngest Britons to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience nevertheless only two years after breaking his back in a freefall parachuting accident he overcame severe weather conditions fatigue & dehydration to stand on top of the world's highest mountain. Facing Up is the story of his adventure his courage & humour his friendship & faith. ' No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement & emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' Independent Facing the Frozen Ocean tells of a carefully calculated attempt to complete the first unassisted crossing of the frozen north Atlantic in an open rigid inflatable boat. But this expedition became a terrifying battle against extreme elements & icebergs as large as cathedrals. Starting from the remote north Canadian coastline Grylls & his crew crossed the infamous Labrador Sea pushed on through ice-strewn waters to Greenland & then found themselves isolated in a perfect storm 400 miles from Icel&. This is a compelling vivid & inspirational tale. ' An epic story of hardship friendship & faith' Daily Telegraph