All the best for this challenge, hope everything all goes well!

Good Luck! We'll be watching and praying from here!!! Melissa.

Wow I just heard about this project today and you're leaving tomorrow! Just wanted to say I love your show (can't wait for the next season!), you're an amazing fellow, and best of luck on your record-breaking challenge!

whatsup Bear! Just wanted to say I think it's amazing how your words and actions touch so many different kinds of people, from all over the world. I admire how you keep such humility, humor, and unfailing faith throughout your adventures. I'm a college student in Hawaii and this past semester I was so excited to discover your show and learn about what you do, it helped me to remember how much I want out of life! I was especially entertained by your Kilauea episode of MvsW, it's crazy to think such a place is so close to home. Right now I'm in the middle of reading your Everest book. It blows my mind that you and the team are going up there again! You guys seem so strong and determined, I'm certain you'll be able to pull it off. The updates have been really interesting and it's cool to hear about what's going on across the globe. It may sound weird, but I think the members of this team inspire people more than they will ever know. Well, wishing you and the rest of the team the best of luck! Aloha and God bless, Wendy T. :)

Good luck, and godspeed! Let's all hope Everest remembers you fondly and lets you have a good journey.

Hello Bear and team, Good luck on the start of this brave mission, we really look forward to hearing all about each stage!As we have mentioned before, sad we won't be there to witness and meet each team member achieve the goal!We are pulling for all of you and your families! Best Ann and Graham PS The Queen is here in KY for the KY Derby today!

i love it: "if the weather is kind to us, we stand a fighting chance of pulling off the impossible." then that's the main prayer: that you have cooperative weather. and your families will all be ok, too. . . think of how wonderful it's going to be coming home form this one!

I'm praying for your entire team and your family at home!

be safe you guys, don't do anything stupid and reckless... although i'm confident you guys are smart enough. come home safely - looking for more man vs. wild episodes!!!

I will have others join me in prayer for you this next week as it looks like you could be flying in the next 10 days. Thanks for the info on Man vs Wild - I guess the correspondant from from Discover did't know the schedule. I am so looking forward to the new season. God Bless you! Carol

You and your team are in my prayers. I have two small children about the same ages as your boys. I can only imagine how hard it must be to leave them for this mission. Be safe. Be strong. Be wise....but most of all, enjoy the view!! :) Susan -- Long Island, NY

Body, speech, and mind in perfect oneness-I send my heart along with the sound of the bell. May the hearers awakwen from forgetfullness and transcend all anxiety and sorrow.

I wish you and the team all the best! I was wondering how close you and Gilo be flying to one another? Good luck!!

Have an amazing adventure and please accept my sincere gratitude. My admiration is strong, feel it and carry it along with you on your journey. xx Kim

Hi Guys, all the very best, I will be thinking of you and praying for your safe return. Take Care Andrea x

all the best to declan rogers hope you come back safe! lov little bro!

Bear, Remember to "soar on wings like eagles". Thank you for opening my eyes to that wonderful passage. May it bring you the strength you need during troubled times. Dane- Chicago

Good luck, good weather, and Godspeed to all of you! Prayers for you and your families. You all inspire others to be their very best!

Good Luck Bear! You have successfuly done so many "impossible" things, I don't doubt that you will succeed here again. I just finished "The Kid Who Climbed Everest" and it is definately my favorite book. Everything you do really inspires me to make the most out of every day and every chance I get and to never set limits on what is possible. I also can't wait until the new Man vs Wild is aired! Thank you for being such a great role model- you are awesome!

As in all ages,we still have are daring young men.Paramotoring is still a relativly new form of flight,I just had my first solo paramotoring flight in March of 2007,what a joy it was.There still is adventure to be had,even in this small small world,for the spirit of man will always strive for achievements just beyond his reach. Go for glory guys, you can do it! if you believe, its well within your reach. my prayers are with you and may victory be yours!

I have watched your show and read one of your books. You are an inspiration to my children and myself. Thank you for what you do. God Bless! Jack

to bear and the team. best of luck and good weather waiting on the news of the mission and a safe journey. take good care.

My Wife and I will be praying for you. When there are tough decisions to make, please remember to follow your inner witness (listen to the Holy Spirit). (Daniel 11:32 but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.) God Bless Simon Badger - Hampshire England

Hello, Bear! I have enjoyed reading your updates. Good luck to you and the team. You will be in my prayers. Can't wait for the new season of Man vs. Wild! God bless you! :-) Emily, Jefferson City, MO

Good luck with this adventure. Bear is an inspiration and a breath of fresh air. Best wishes and as stated in a previous comment.....ENJOY THE VIEW.

Very good luck to all the misssion everest team! I'm looking forward to hearing more news, and in the meantime praying for a succesful adventure. I can't wait to hear all the stories when you get back from the edge of the impossible!

Hola Oso! just a wee mail to wish you all the best!will be thinking about you and your familly in my prayers,was in Nepal last october but wish i could have joined your support trek now instead!!keep us posted:you are a great inspiration.love,x and god's speed!!Cat

I am praying that you have an amazing time and that all gos to plan. Make sure it feels right and remember don't try and be a hero! I know that you will do well, and I cant' wait to hear the results! You continue to be a hero and inspiration to all of us, one day I hope that I can stand on top of Everest and have the same respect for it as you do. Best of luck! -Polly

Namaste! Best of luck to all the team - I'm sure it will be amazing. Go Bear! XXX

As a fellow powered paraglider pilot, I am following your challenge closely and wishing you both the best of luck. With all of your equipment, pack, extra clothing, fuel, etc., etc. how much weight are you having to take off with?

we are praying for your team Bear. Peace.

Bear you are such an inspirtation to me, i would like to thank you for you contributions. I love your series Man vs Wild, which i think is Born survivor in the UK and your book "The kid who climbed everest" which is "Facing up" In the UK. I am currently reading the book and can't wait until June 15th for the new episode. I hope your flight goes as planned, and you complete your goal. I hope you continue with the Man vs Wild series and bring even more inspiration to us. Good luck with your trip! Yours Truly, Jeff.

Bear, We have read your books and enjoyed the show Man vs Wild more than words can say. You continue to be a inspiration to us and our children. Your love of God,family and life are commendable. It is good to still have men of Honor around. Like you Bear. God bless you on your quest and may he stay near and comfort your family until you return victorious and safely home. Love, Dave and Sherry Knol

Bear, you truly are an inspiration and I’m wishing you the best of luck on your adventure. Along with so many others, I’ve been captivated by Born Survivor and cannot wait until you’re back on TV! I’ve recently read all three of your books and have them sitting by my bed - like yourself I feel have always had an affinity towards the mountains of the Everest region, but not yet reached them. Once my student debts are paid off I will hopefully be joining a trek up to North Col of Everest in 2009, with other climbers heading for the actual summit. Having read of your near escape in the Khumbu icefall I don’t fancy the Southside so much – especially with those ladders being placed so precariously! Take care & we all hope for your safe return. Tom

Good luck and stay safe! Josie

Bear, I love yah, I will pray for you.

Bear, good luck to you and your team. I hope the GKN employees along for the journey have a fun and safe trip as well, especially my co-worker Jon Keiper from the Emporium, PA facility. I love Man vs Wild! You are amazing. I know you can do it. Positive thoughts go a long way. Cheers. Ben

Bear, May God bless you, your family, and the team with a safe journey. You are in my prayers.

My classroom of 3rd-4th-5th graders have done a Read-a-thon to raise money for your project. We look every day to see when the scheduled event will take place. Do you have any idea of when it will be? We sure don't want to miss it. And, our prayers are with you all.

Good luck on your flight.

Dear GKN Mission Everest Team, You are so daring and brave to be paragliding over the highest mountain in the world-MOUNT EVEREST!!!!! You guys+girls are so cool+brave! Keep up the awesome work!!!!!

Dear Bear Grylls, My name is Alexis Kaiser. I am 9 years old. I am in the 4th grade.My class has been reading about you on the enternat and your pertty cool. I think your name is really cool.Bear Grylls.Alesome!! Pleas write me back as soon as you get the time!!!

Dear Bear Grylls, I heard you are going to paraglide over Mt. Everest and I just wanted to say that's really nice because the money is going to a good cause. So I think you are very brave. Sincerely, Sonya Chhabra

Dear GKN Mission Everest Team, My name is Amy Puidokas and I am a 3rd grader at City School in Grand Bland, Michigan, U.S.A. You are so daring and brave to be paragliding over the highest mountain in the world-MOUNT EVEREST!!!!! You guys+girls are so cool+brave! Keep up the awesome work!!!!! Sincerely 1 of your #1 fans Amy Puidokas

Dear Explorers, How awesome you must be thrilled. I raised $42.00 for the mission and my class put all their money together and sent it to you how much do you relly want to do this? I have read about Everest and I have somone in my class who wants to climb Everest.

Hello! My name is Sydney Schmit.I go to Grand Blanc City School.I am in 4th grade and I am 10 years old. When are you leaving up on the Mountian? Are you excited or are you nervouse? I would be both (if I were you). That is vere nice of you to do this for all the children in Africa. We did a fundraiser at our school and wehad to read books and we got money for reading.I raised $30.00. Thank you. Sincerely, Sydney Schmit p.s. plase write back

Dear Bear Grylls, My name is Brittany Noye. I go to Grand Blancv City School. I am 10 years old,4th grade and in Mrs.Vickie Weiss' class. I was just wondering when you and the other guys are going to take off? Please write back. Sincerely , Brittany Noye

hope all goes well and good luck! My partner won a trip on the gkn mission everest team and i have been watching closely ever since! good luck and cant wait for this to be aired on discovery! hope the weather is good and fate is kind

Hey Bear, I have been a fan of yours since the first time I saw your Man vs. Wild. Your my Idol! You are a great husband/father and I hope all goes well for you and your team. Enjoy yourself and take care buddy! Cheers

You are an inspiration to us all. We will be thinking about you all. Jamie

Brilliant!!! Good Luck!!!

Bear, Thanks so much for being such a great inspriation to us all. I just learned about you the past year when I had to go through tough recoveries as well. You gave me the motivation to continue to do things people say are impossible. We all love you and give you the best of luck for your team and your family! -Kenny Admire

I am truly amazed at the endeavor and hope our mother nature smiles on you during your flight. Good luck. Many people are praying for you including myself.

Overwhelming to read about and watch! To actually DO IT! My brain can not work it out...... The VERY VERY best of luck from all at www.paramotorclub.org your doing great things for the sport!

God speed to you all. I thought my experiences in the Brecon Beacons were a challenge but all your adventures make it seem like a walk in the park. Take each day as it comes and don't panic. Good luck

Hey Bear, we will pray for you and the Team... all will go very well I'm sure. We are looking forward to updates and some pictures when take-off occurs: also looking forward to the new season of Man V Wild!! If you need volunteers, you have my email address!! You and the team are prepared so no need for good luck, just Prayers and God's Speed. Josh

Bear -(will keep this short,would love to say so much!) Your clear, positive approach in the difficult situations you faced in Born Survivor helped me get thru very challenging exams -THANKS!!. Facing Up is a great book - what a story and how you can tell it too! I've been so interested in Everest since I read it (think I am developing a fixation with that mountain!). Hope all goes well for you all in this great challenge.

Just reading your first book – and stumbled upon this latest venture. Thoughts and prayers will be with you – You really are the best of British! Dig deep – we all have every faith in you!

Hope all of you get home super safe, Bear it's real nice to know that there is people around like you, best of luck Mike.

Bear, Best of Luck! God is with you!! You are a great man! Love your show man vs. wild. I can't wait to see the next show.

hope all goes well on your big adventure. good luck!!!

Keep us posted and good luck to you all...

good luck bear!!!!!!!!!