How I Escaped Polar Bears, Crossed Antarctica & Cut Off My Fingers | Minutes With
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Місяць томуIn this week's episode of Minutes With, we had the privilege of sitting down with the legendary Sir Ranulph Fiennes, hailed as the world's 'Greatest Living Explorer.' Sir Ranulph recounts his early days in the Special Air Service (SAS), the extensive preparations for his historic Transglobe Expedition (1982), and the harrowing challenges faced during his Antarctic crossing. He recalls near escapes with Polar Bears in the arctic, recalls incredible survival stories of endurance, and reveals how the frostbite he sustained ultimately led to a decision to amputate his own fingers.
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@LADbible Місяць тому
Thank you to Sir Ranulph Fiennes for sharing his story with us. His new book ‘Around the World in 80 Years: A Life of Exploration’ is available now.
@Bonkers4Hex Місяць тому
Could you pass it on to Sir Ranulph to research ibogaine (Iboga), it is used to cure Parkinsons, thanks.
@jimmy66603 Місяць тому
Sir Ranulph Fiennes autobiography, "MAD, BAD, AND DANGEROUS TO KNOW" is another read that I highly recommend to anyone who would like to find out in detail how mentally and physically hard this legendary knight of ours is. This quote from Sir Ranulph Fiennes alwy makes me giggle, and at the same time feel proud to be British. "I did not intend to blow up anything in particular, but fancied the notion that I had the capacity to do so" 🤣💪🙌🙌🙌🙌🇬🇧👌
@hugopereirinha1003 Місяць тому
He borow one of my working shirts (I work in a Hotel)to go to an event when he came to Lisbon present his book "Mad, Bad & Dangerous to know" and gave me his "chiq" shirt that his assistant bought for him ... he told me that we wasn't confortable with it (too fancy! he said) Big respect for this unique Man!!! I still have his greeting card thanking me along with a sign book wchich I've read and made me understand the real nature of some with a pionier spirit I was truly surprised by stumbling on this video Thank you!! Best from Portugal 🇵🇹
@100275379 Місяць тому
😊😊😅 8:41 @@jimmy66603
@libertarian100 Місяць тому
It doesn't surprise me. The Earth is Flat and Globalism is Done. Hyperborea may exist at Magnetic North directly under Polaris. If we stay here we die. We have nothing to lose.
@christopherdaly1399 Місяць тому
Let's not forget his wife. Sounds like she was the backbone of everything and accompanied him on many of the early ventures like the Nile trip.
@Justinicus24 Місяць тому
nah she cheated on him msny times look it up. sorry to break it to ya
@libertarian100 Місяць тому
It doesn't surprise me. The Earth is Flat and Globalism is Done. Hyperborea may exist at Magnetic North directly under Polaris. If we stay here we die. We have nothing to lose.
@Daz759 24 дні тому
@@Justinicus24 can't find anything about that???
@capellozapellini6074 Місяць тому
He’s so casual when talking about cutting off his fingers, what a legend
@Dominick_Francione Місяць тому
Seriously. I speak with a higher level of intensity and self pity when discussing stubbing my toe. We can learn a lot from a legend like this man.
@simonscycling3692 Місяць тому
Everyone who has had frostbite does the same thing eventually. Maurice Herzog, first ascent of Annapurna in 1950, pulled his dead fingers and toes off in a train somewhere in India, so it's all a bit clichéd by the time Fiennes did the same thing in his shed TBH. Frostbitten fingers are Dead by definition - there is no sensation, and they cannot be saved. So, they get in the way, and either drop off or you pull them off. The real trick is not to get frostbite in the first place.
@yggdrasild755 Місяць тому
@@simonscycling3692 ikr
@LudiCrust. Місяць тому
People don’t understand that frostbite fingers are extremely painful. Cutting them off relieves the pain & isn’t painful to do; it’s exactly like pulling an infected tooth. You’re going through level 3 pain to kill level 10 pain.
@LudiCrust. Місяць тому
@@simonscycling3692if they’re completely dead there’s no pain at all but if parts are especially the bone it is extremely painful. Cutting them off is nothing. 9 out of 10 people would cut them off to stop the pain. Just think how painful your fingers are when you go inside after just shoveling snow for 30 minutes well frostbit fingers are 100 times more painful than that. It really is like having a frosbit tooth with all the nerve endings in there.
@iHatePolitics Місяць тому
I met Sir Ranulph when i was 14. He came to our school and told us some amazing stories of his feats including using explosives to blow up the dam. A true explorer and an absolute mad lad.
@GardenGuy1943 Місяць тому
He is unemployed
@coriT16 Місяць тому
@@GardenGuy1943You sound bitter what does being unemployed at his age have to do with anything,? He explored the world you explored your back garden😂
@simonscycling3692 Місяць тому
I think blowing up the dam got him RTU'd (returned to unit) from SAS selection and he never served with a Sabre (i.e. an active) Squadron as a result. I may be wrong, however?
@zs5002 Місяць тому
British people are natural explorers. Something about England just makes you want to run as far away as possible
@GardenGuy1943 Місяць тому
@@zs5002 it’s racism and colonialism, my father knew it all too well.
@Rakibrown111 Місяць тому
Wow man, if you saw this old guy going to past you to the supermarket you’d never know what an exceptional life he’s lived, you wouldn’t know what an exceptional human being he is.
@markorollo. Місяць тому
I remember sitting in the car when I was younger waiting for my Mum, so some time in the late 80s early 90s, and an old man walked past, slowly with a cane,and I don't know why but I just immediately thought I wonder what kind of life he has lived, We need to realize that our older people are people who have lived a life and stop like we are treating them like children like a lot of people do. I don't know if that's related to your comment but it made me remember it. And I'm 50 this year so getting older is on my mind lol.
@themerchantofengland Місяць тому
@markorollo. Hi Mark, I'm nearing my 50's as well, I try often to make casual conversation with older people, some converse some do not, those that do we have an amazing time talking, mostly about them, I get quite emotional with them, life is life bud, we all live it hey!
@mrmaldoon8362 Місяць тому
%100
@LOCATIONREDACTED Місяць тому
@@markorollo. My grandfather was in the Gurkha reg, I never forgot that, but his kids seemed to.
@WhoAmI2YouNow Місяць тому
Well.. you could say that about everyone! Everyone has a story :)❤
@richardsmith9050 29 днів тому
Spent much of my 76 yrs. seeking adventure as well. Traversed arctic, jungles, deserts, dealt with all forms of wildlife. This man is my kind of guy. Soon we all will pass but our adventures live forever.
@RandomNooby 8 днів тому
Same, 20 years behind you, but dudes like you and Fiennes make me realise my life has barely begun. (
@silverstreetmoto1458 Місяць тому
Big respect to this man, kids nowadays should try looking at him for inspiration rather than non celebrity nonsense.
@XxBeastWTFxX Місяць тому
Not like your generation was any better 😑
@callybongo7700 Місяць тому
Are you jokeing? his dad used to try to kill people with tanks. Skum bags kid , is all he is
@BhadVhibes Місяць тому
@@XxBeastWTFxXtrue but he still has a point, our generation looks up to the wrong people.
@Kelly42395 Місяць тому
@silversteetmoto1458, What inspiration tho? How to cross Antarctica without any support and how to shoot a polar bear while being attacked? I would highly advise any sensible person to not try that. It’s a good story to hear tho
@libertarian100 Місяць тому
It doesn't surprise me. The Earth is Flat and Globalism is Done. Hyperborea may exist at Magnetic North directly under Polaris. If we stay here we die. We have nothing to lose.
@OngoGablogian185 Місяць тому
The word 'legend' is thrown around far too often these days. This man is a legend.
@Justinicus24 Місяць тому
nah hes soft
@justinriley8651 23 дні тому
@Justinicus24 your mom said your soft.
@kellymartell1292 21 день тому
You take bubble baths lol @@Justinicus24
@PRCOM Місяць тому
What Sir Ranulph has accomplished is remarkable, he is living proof that you can overcome anything if you put your mind to it and never give up.
@GardenGuy1943 Місяць тому
It isn’t all that special
@winsalot84 Місяць тому
@@GardenGuy1943get the fuck out of here with that. You go do that expedition, supported, and I bet you fail and give up after two weeks. You're batshit.
@r3co0 Місяць тому
@GardenGuy1943 don't talk waffle, he is a true hard man.
@GardenGuy1943 Місяць тому
@@r3co0 he is unemployed
@GardenGuy1943 Місяць тому
@@r3co0AND disabled.
@jimmy66603 Місяць тому
Many years ago I remember a newspaper article by someone who'd previously interviewed Sir Ranulph. The interviewer said it was hardest job he'd ever been on. He said that talking to Sir Ranulph was like stirring a mysterious dark void with a teaspoon. Without a shadow of doubt, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is as hard as a coffin nail. And some !
@davechoi746 Місяць тому
Genuinely inspiring man may god bless him
@BlaxJakx Місяць тому
we NEED AND WANT more stories of Ranulph’s. What an amazing life this gentleman has led.
@dbarrett747 Місяць тому
He has books and they're absolutely brilliant to read
@BullCricket75 Місяць тому
OMG! I have watched so many interviews with interesting people, but this one takes the cake! I have been struggling a lot lately with pain. Feeling hopeless, like I cant find a reason to keep going. I just realized my own strength while watching this interview. If he can do THAT, I can do THIS. Thanks so much for the inspiration❤
@xanderstamp4108 Місяць тому
A man I truly admire and what achievements he has had in his life. I wish I was just 5% the man he is.
@Rex.. Місяць тому
They don't make them like this nowdays.
@Mcfc2Rich Місяць тому
He made himself. Plenty of great expeditioner's out there
@orpheusP Місяць тому
Yea. We don't got mutilated pee pees anymore
@Stu2be2 Місяць тому
And that’s how it’s encouraged
@araven3888 Місяць тому
They sure don't. What a man...
@jayzee4097 Місяць тому
Check out Russ Cook. He's running the length of Africa and is a legit dirt bag.
@rds957 Місяць тому
What an interesting gentleman, I’ve read his book, amazing life
@mzanziman9150 Місяць тому
Shout out from Cape Town South Africa!! Wow what a story
@bigjermboktown6976 5 днів тому
What a certified badass! Man said he got some bull clippers and a Black & Decker work bench with a vice and cut his own fingers off... I'd like to think I'm tough for some of the things I've done and have had to go through but you sir are the greatest and toughest. God bless you sir & your wife ❤️
@Berkanann Місяць тому
Do not waste your lives folks. Make the most of it!
@BLUEGENE13 Місяць тому
I'd rather waste my life than do this shit frankly and so would you
@joohara1985 Місяць тому
What a pleasure to hear you speak about just a few moments in your very colourful life! I am in complete admiration and awe! I wish you luck with your cold swimming challenges! Thank you LADbible TV - Super interview! 💕
@zoelawrence8808 Місяць тому
What an amazing couple! What an amazing Team! My grandfather was in the SAS and these men are built different, destined to show people how far you can push yourself to survive. I loved this, thank you.
@LordLorenzo834 Місяць тому
Absolutely unfathomable what he an his team did.
@charlesshamash1102 Місяць тому
Sir Randolph came to my school Sussex House when I was a young lad. I still remember him after 40 years. I was so impressed by him, and I never forgot his visit. A very cool guy.
@jordanwitter4291 Місяць тому
What a man That’s what you call “real men “‼️
@dejavoue88 Місяць тому
This man is what's called a true legend.... What a life he has led . And shown the world that it can be done
@Gilly9244 Місяць тому
One truly incredible man, his mental strength should be an inspiration for us all. What he’s conquered and achieved in his life is remarkable
@TravisRoth-Harmon-qn6jr Місяць тому
Im so inspired now. This is a real life, a superhero. Im so thankful that this man exists. I hope his name & his legacy become common knowledge in every home on the planet.
@jayeharrison4533 Місяць тому
Wow, this is an amazing person.
@RC-nv6rc Місяць тому
Sir ranulph fiennes, absolute legend
@Monkfutrucker Місяць тому
It's men like Sir Ranulph Fiennes that have pushed mankind forward. Thank you sir.
@user-tn1vc1xz5d Місяць тому
I met him at a book signing after one of his lectures. Incredibly funny, dry humour, and he was a real gent when we met. His skidoo from Transglobe is in a museum in Christchurch NZ.
@user-gw9fg4hq6b Місяць тому
Absolute legend, one of the most intriguing stories is The Feather Men.
@ScottSpiritTarot Місяць тому
An amazing man, with an amazing life, and so many amazing stories. We salute you Sir
@MichaelGalt Місяць тому
Love these interviews. That man has lived life more than I can probably ever hope to. I hope he does get a bit better with that cold exposure training, but he still seems remarkably sharp even without it.
@mungo75 Місяць тому
The man is an absolute legend. What an interview!
@seamus9750 Місяць тому
Had the pleasure of meeting him after reading his book in Johannesburg about 30+ years ago. Awesome !
@markroberts8596 Місяць тому
How this man sounds ashamed of not handling cold water after what no one else will ever accomplish EVER again , especially given the state of young people today ffs, is astonishingly humble. In the nicest possible way, he’s an absolute beast of a man. Truly legendary.
@Althesia 10 днів тому
Given the state of young people 😂 what about you man 🤡 There’s no shortage of stupid young people who’d run head-first into the arctic with no substantial support and no idea what they’re doing. Hopefully they, like him, have a wife who’s intelligent enough to save all their skins through proper navigation and communication…
@tablasolo Місяць тому
How have I never heard of this guy? He’s lived an amazing life.
@otomesavesus6779 16 днів тому
Honestly I find his story so amazing and just mind blowing. I feel bad the sas still gave him such a hard time but him and his wife are amazing. They set goals and dreams and pushed forward head strong believing in themselves.
@hughowen8453 Місяць тому
what an absolute legend. An absolute hero in my mind
@MrAidanfleming Місяць тому
Incredible!
@RhysCropper Місяць тому
Thankyou sir for sharing your stories with us. Your enormous historic feats are incredibly impressive and commendable.
@taz454 Місяць тому
What an incredible man. He really has lived.
@noyzmunky Місяць тому
Great man right there. Humble yet powerful in himself
@ashleywilson8306 Місяць тому
I’m so glad people like him exist! What a guy.
@willyum3920 26 днів тому
Remarkable, captivating and wonderful. Thank you. A hero in the truest sense.
@throwawa1 Місяць тому
Terrific, thanks so much for these videos
@greenbankreptiles 11 днів тому
True legend.. maximum respect.
@iLOOOOOVEu Місяць тому
Goosebumps! Absolute inspiration!
@jay71512 6 днів тому
Extraordinary man. What a life hes lived. The determination he has to succeed is mind blowing.
@BenTheDoonhamer Місяць тому
Amazing man, with an amazing story to tell.
@johnscallobs8273 Місяць тому
a legend in all its true genuine form
@jonostewart6140 Місяць тому
One of the greatest modern day explorers, a true inspiration!
@northernninjarunner5506 Місяць тому
I have seen Ran twice now, absolute legends, such a nice bloke
@shaunspost Місяць тому
This is the epitome of old school tough!! Respect.
@adifferentwayuk3335 Місяць тому
Amazing man. Great interview 😊
@itsOnMARS2023 Місяць тому
It was an absolute privilege listening to that. What a truly remarkable human being Sir Ranulph Fiennes is!
@HERTZINDAKOK Місяць тому
This man is the last of a generation of strong men and women that simply put did amazing feats the likes of the world will never see again.. simply amazing. I tip my hat to you sir
@Chris-hp1wy Місяць тому
They still exist. You've just become jaded
@lightofthewayshower9350 Місяць тому
A truly remarkable man and God rest his amazing wife soul..both pioneers.
@ryankehir7002 Місяць тому
A proper toff and a proper legend!!!!
@jonbrunohlongwane9140 Місяць тому
One of the coldest openings, brilliant!
@yesthisispatrick1428 Місяць тому
He's also perfectly spoken
@matthewsmith7502 Місяць тому
Such a genuinely fascinating and inspiring gentleman. I have to commend Ladbible for such a brilliant interview. I hadn't realised it was all the fingers on his left hand that were amputated, I thought it was just one or two. How he described it, which I very vividly recall also on Top Gear, is brutal, yet so candidi. I don't like using the term, but Sir Ranulph, and indeed Ginny Fiennes, are national treasures
@andrewdunn63 Місяць тому
😅
@Paul-D Місяць тому
What an incredible man, Learnt of Sir Ranulph many years ago and although its kind of sad to see him in less good health now he has experienced more life then 99% of us ever will.
@jasonallen6081 Місяць тому
Yeah but, what a life !
@carolynclarke8911 Місяць тому
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MAN! ABSOLUTELY 💯 UNBELIEVABLE LIFE. GOOD HEATH TO THIS MAN 🥰
@robbellphoto Місяць тому
Thank you for this ❤
@lincslegend6936 Місяць тому
Wow! What an amazing video. 👏 , to think what he and his team achieved without modern technology is incredible.
@Zizzle-sg1qg 3 дні тому
What an amazing story and individual. Thank you for sharing his story! Very inspiring and moving!
@TheAmericanDane 26 днів тому
What a man he is, someone we can be proud of, truly a legend 🏴🇬🇧
@paulhumphrey3402 Місяць тому
What a guy so inspirational they say never meet your hero’s I was lucky enough to meet him and he was everything I wanted him to be a top bloke
@hairychris444 Місяць тому
I was taken by my dad to see him do a talk on his Everest expedition 40-odd years ago, and have a signed poster of him somewhere in my parent's loft. He's a proper old-school adventurer, aka a complete nutter.
@tminusnyc2915 Місяць тому
WHAT A MANIAC!!!!!!! Much respect from NYC.
@SevenGC89 Місяць тому
Damn Sir, that was absolutely amazing story, this is one of the last chances (at least until deeper space travel starts happening) where we can hear about journeying into the unknown out into uncharted wastelands. You looked like you were quite the lady killer back in the day Sir, loved listening to your story, my Grandad passed last year and he used to tell me stories all the time, he served in the US Navy during his life and he had such fun stories , almost felt like I was reconnecting with him here so thank you for that.
@LuckkyCanuck Місяць тому
What an absolute legend!
@sharpstudio241 Місяць тому
What an amazing story, he’s one tough dude!
@assymcgee7217 Місяць тому
Ran is a great man with a fascinating catalogue of adventures , I'd recommend any of his books.
@gingerfloof777 Місяць тому
I read his autobiography in one day; I laughed, I cried, I was inspired. Great book by an amazing man.
@fidgetmackenzie9419 Місяць тому
His book ‘cold’ is incredible, very gripping and great stories in there, highly recommended
@damianmckenna9899 28 днів тому
The real definition of a man💪
@jalenn757 Місяць тому
What an incredible man.
@user-bw8ny2ig7s Місяць тому
My hat is off to you sir, we know what we know because of legends like him.
@susanlester1 Місяць тому
My goodness, what a handsome young man he was and an extraordinary life he has lived.
@traylaitken-cade6112 Місяць тому
Thankyou . What an inspirational man .
@halo3tes4 Місяць тому
I don't know what to say! Awe inspiring is an understatement ,recounts his life like a normal 9-5 job
@golach420 Місяць тому
LEGEND!❤
@danielglenn8976 Місяць тому
Thank you! Amazing!!
@stevedoggart2805 Місяць тому
A genuine Boys Own Hero.
@nikolinacvitkovic4665 21 день тому
I loved his docu series with Joe in Egypt. Has so many great stories.
@strbst2075 Місяць тому
This guy was and still is my boyhood hero
@brianshissler3263 День тому
This guys dad is beyond proud of him! He is smiling down and telling everyone else "thats my son!"
@fundermentalist9473 Місяць тому
What a legend 👏
@grantvanzyl Місяць тому
Absolute legend
@richardprice9730 Місяць тому
Absolutely incredible heroic courageous beyond most people's imagination the like of which we'll probably never see again ,tough a Great British Explorer.
@davidlewis4162 8 днів тому
Truly amazing person and story
@cjgates11 28 днів тому
I've literally just started watching this (1:28) and I'm already in awe of the this MAN!
@sstritmatter2158 Місяць тому
The guy is incredible. I somewhat thing he set these incredible goals in part to make his dad proud if he were around to see it. I think it bothered him that he couldn't be like his dad - a war hero and couldn't follow the same path, but still did incredible things anyway. Really a tough man!
@cne1975 Місяць тому
Amazing man
@YouKnowMeBruv Місяць тому
The definition of a national treasure
@gavinjames7205 Місяць тому
A Legend amongst Legends
@tammy8028 Місяць тому
Fascinating man.
@mtbgreg 16 днів тому
What a guy, incredible!
@AChadburn Місяць тому
I'm currently reading his book about his crossing of Antarctica with Dr. Stroud, those men are unbelievably tough, the grit that they have is unparalleled. These are the kind of people kids should look up to, not reality TV fools.
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