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During a pilgrimage to the Qoyllur Rit'i festival, Les undergoes Ukuku initiation, a ritual that has been permanently changed by the effects of global warming on the Andean glaciers.
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Les Stroud climbs high into the Andes Mountains to witness the secret, ancient rites of the Inka Ukuku Warriors.
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Les Stroud travels to South Africa to join the Zulu, one of the most legendary tribes in Africa, and among the world's greatest masters of survival.
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"Survivorman" Les Stroud journeys deep into the Amazon jungle to join the remote Huacharia tribe, learn their centuries-old survival techniques, and experience a sacred rite that tests the limits of mental endurance.
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Les Stroud journeys to the top of Baffin Island in the Arctic Circle, to visit a small community of Inuit hunters and fishermen.
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Alpaca HerdingIn a 17th century stone village, Les participates in a roundup of an alpaca herd, and witness how central the animal is to the survival of the Andean people.
Beyond Survival (02:37)
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Stick FishingLes learns a unique style of fishing, used for over 10,000 years and still practiced by a small tribe in Sri Lanka.Beyond Survival (00:30)
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Hunting With The VedaLes joins a hunting expedition with the Veda, a Sri Lankan tribe that uses traditional hunting and survival techniques that have changed very little for thousands of years.Beyond Survival (01:50)
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Devil DanceIn Sri Lanka, Les takes part in a powerful ancient ritual used by the indigenous people to drive out demons, devils and spirits.Beyond Survival (00:30)
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The ArcticLes travels to the top of Baffin Island in Canada's High Arctic, to learn about the Inuit people who have managed to survive on the barren and isolated tundra.
Beyond Survival (01:25)
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Empty NetOff the southern tip of Madagascar, Les paddles out into 20 foot ocean swells to fish with the Antandroy people.Beyond Survival (02:09)
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Survival on the WaterLes joins the life of Max and his family, Malaysian Sea Gypsies who live their entire lives aboard a 16- to 20-foot boat that provides a home, shelter, fishing platform, and escape from monsoons.Beyond Survival (01:48)
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Honey HuntAn ancient indigenous tribe shows Les how to gather honey from a wild beehive, barehanded and without any protection other than the smoke they use to calm the bees.Beyond Survival (00:30)
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Altered RitualDuring a pilgrimage to the Qoyllur Rit'i festival, Les undergoes Ukuku initiation, a ritual that has been permanently changed by the effects of global warming on the Andean glaciers.Beyond Survival (02:55)
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Zulu NationLes travels to South Africa to join the Zulu, one of the most legendary tribes in Africa, and among the world's greatest masters of survival.
Beyond Survival (01:17)
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Hunting and GatheringLes travels with the Huacharia on their daily hunting and gathering mission.Beyond Survival (02:16)
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Bushmen Honeycomb RaidIn Namibia, Africa, Les lives with the San Bushmen of the Kalahari. He joins them as they raid a bee hive in a tree in order to gather the sweet, energy-packed honey comb.Beyond Survival (01:29)
WARNING! ADDICTIVE FUN!
Discovery's Survival Zone
Watch more Beyond Survival with Les Stroud videos! Travel with "Survivorman" Les Stroud as he seeks out the true masters of survival - the last indigenous tribes in the most remote corners of the planet - to learn their techniques, experience their rituals, and share the secrets of how they've survived in the wild for thousands of years - before they vanish forever.
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