Ranger wrote on Apr 29^th, 2009 at 5:21am:

I didn't realize that he wrote a book - I will keep an eye out for it. I heard that he has stopped doing the show. I can imagine it would wear on a person greatly over time. Too bad though, because my wife and I always enjoyed it. Ranger

As I understand it, QJ will actually be holding "tryouts" to see whom WE might send to replace SurvivorMan on TV.   Right at dusk (skeeter-humming time) three days in advance of Jamboree, contestants will be airlifted to the park boundary nearest to Stumpy's Chub Pond.   Then, they will be forced to jump down 20 feet into the nearest lake from a copter - buck naked - and swim/walk/climb/crawl their way to our destination.  Foraging skills as well as a thick hide are at a premium.  If you want clothes, you've got to go catch yourself some.  The same goes for food.  Water should pose no problem.  Contestants who actually arrive at Jamboree on time qualify for lifetime Inukshuk status on QJ.  Stumpy will personally carry out on own his back the very first contestant to arrive (he has a makeshift seat fastened to his 200 pound backpack).  Intrepid Camper promises to  paint a modern-day pictograph of our winner on the nearest suitable rock face.  Other awards planned.  Details to follow.  Since Stumpy is the judge & therefore not allowed to compete, we really only have two contestants so far... those two BWJ characters who tried to bushwhack their way into McKenzie Lake last summer.

That SurvivorMan bushwhacking stuff can really get into your blood....

Jimbo   8-)