You are a fairly sophisticated viewer, and can recognize the inanity is his stunts. How many young kids can tell the difference, or people with insignificant outdoors experience? I haven't watched that many of his shows, but what I have seen absolutely disgusts me. Every one I saw featured an absolutely insane or improbable or unnecessary stunt. He is an irresponsible buffoon.

A contrast was a show on PBS a few years ago hosted by John Veahman (sp?), editor of Backpacker magazine. It was low key, very informative, and accurate. It typically featured a subject matter expert in whatever activity was highlighted. I guess it just wasn't jazzy enough.