SILVER SPRING, Md. – Discovery Communications announced today that explorer, author and wilderness educator Josh Bernstein will host and produce specials and series on subjects such as anthropology and archaeology and environmental issues, exclusively for the Discovery Channel. Bernstein, a passionate outdoorsman, global explorer, and award-winning television personality joins the network in April.
“I’m thrilled to bring my creativity, enthusiasm and sense of adventure to Discovery Channel,” said Bernstein. “As my friends know, my passion for exploration and teaching extends far beyond history and archaeology. Discovery Channel provides the perfect place for me to both host and create educational and entertaining content that furthers that passion.”
Bernstein comes to the network with almost 20 years of wilderness survival experience and environmental advocacy under his belt. Since 1997, he has served as president & CEO of BOSS, the Boulder Outdoor Survival School, the oldest and largest survival school in the world. At BOSS, course participants challenge themselves on survival courses up to one month in length, learning primitive skills like how to make fire without matches, build shelter from local materials, and turn river rocks into cutting edges. Participants also learn to walk more gently on the earth and live within the limits of local resources.
When not traveling or leading BOSS courses, Bernstein lives between a yurt in Southern Utah and an apartment in New York City. For the last 3 years, Bernstein has hosted the hit adventure/archaeology series “Digging for the Truth” on The History Channel.
Born and raised in New York City and a graduate of Cornell University, Bernstein fully understands what our modern world has to offer and how technology and comfort play a critical role in our society. But he also believes that Earth-conscious values and a sustainable approach to the modern lifestyle must be honored. In addition to his work for several environmental organizations, Bernstein is an active member of The Explorers Club, The Royal Geographical Society, and The American Museum of Natural History. More information can be found at www.joshbernstein.com and www.boss-inc.com.
