Active outdoor pursuits. The more luxurious hotels become, the more we seem to want to sleep under the stars. The more sophisticated our restaurants, the stronger the urge to cook tinned beans over a camp fire.More of us than ever before are spending weekends and holidays climbing mountains, surfing waves, kayaking on rivers or simply walking in the wilderness, as well as dozens of other more extreme activities. But how do we make the most of our time in the great outdoors? How do we know if we'd like to try kite-surfing - or where to go if we do? What's the most exciting place to go hang-gliding? And if you're planning a weekend hike, what are the most important things to pack in your rucksack to keep you warm, happy and safe?Now, Britain's most intrepid survival expert shares his years of experience of the world's most extreme terrain to help enhance your enjoyment of the wilderness.