Gyllenhaal pulled himself across a high gorge on a single rope with no safety line. Production & Impact
They waded shirtless across a freezing, glacier-fed river.
" Man vs. Wild with Jake Gyllenhaal " is a special season premiere episode (Season 7, Episode 1) of the survival series hosted by Bear Grylls. While there is no official "Part 4" episode, the 41-minute special is often divided into segments or "parts" for online viewing. Episode Overview The frozen, volcanic wilderness of Iceland. Air Date: July 11, 2011.
Watch these highlights to see Jake Gyllenhaal face extreme heights and stomach-turning survival meals: Man vs. Wild - Don't Look Down [featuring Jake Gyllenhaal] YouTube · Discovery Man vs. Wild- Gyllenhaal Guts [featuring Jake Gyllenhaal] YouTube · Discovery
Test Gyllenhaal’s survival skills and mental toughness in extreme conditions. Key Survival Challenges
Bear Grylls praised the actor as "brilliant" and noted his willingness to face fears like acrophobia.
Gyllenhaal had to eat a giant rhino beetle larva and investigate a rotting sheep carcass for food.
They traveled roped together through deep snow to avoid falling into hidden ice holes.