Steven Kelly, known as Survival Ste, is a British survival expert and TV survivalist with 23 years' service in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery. He is a survival instructor, founder of South West Survival, host of The Survival Debrief and creator of the Scottish survival series Highland Reckoning.
Steven Kelly, also known as Survival Ste, is a British TV survivalist who served for 23 years in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery. His military background and field experience now support survival training, bushcraft education, television work, podcasting and practical outdoor instruction. His mission is to help people become more capable, resilient and confident outdoors and under pressure.
Steven completed a separate 35-day challenge in South Africa for Naked and Afraid: Apocalypse Season 1. The eight-episode spin-off tested fieldcraft, mindset and teamwork under sustained survival pressure.
View episode notes →Steven and Jenny Kelly raced through the British wilderness in the opening episode, using navigation and survival skills to find their way home.
Featured alongside his wife Jenny — Bear takes them on a journey exploring relationships, life changes & outdoor reckoning.
ORIGINAL SURVIVAL SERIES · SCOTLAND
Three survivalists. Seven days. The Scottish Highlands.
I head into the Highlands with Jamie Frizzell and Sam Mouzer for a stripped-back survival challenge. Shelter failures, fire races, venison, foraging and a night in an abandoned house. No studio. No easy reset.
STEVEN KELLY · JAMIE FRIZZELL · SAM MOUZER
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I sit down with survivalists, explorers and TV personalities to talk about what really happens when the cameras stop rolling. Recent guests include Ed Stafford, Andrew Thomas Price, EJ Snyder and Daniel Egginton.
From walking the Amazon and surviving alone to the reality of Naked and Afraid, these are honest conversations about decisions, setbacks and lessons from the field.
Practical outdoor education for schools, adults, corporate groups, veterans & families. Fire, shelter, navigation, water, campcraft, survival psychology — delivered by a 29 Commando veteran.
Train With Steven →Survival Mastery is an online survival training platform offering expert-led courses, practical tips and preparedness content for emergencies, wilderness, urban survival and resilience planning skills.
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WRITTEN BY CHLOE & STEVEN KELLY
A children's outdoor story written by Chloe and Steven Kelly and illustrated by Adam Endacott, encouraging exploration, confidence and practical outdoor thinking.
Steven is available for selected media interviews, podcast appearances, public speaking, school talks, corporate sessions, brand collaborations & survival commentary. Not a theoretical commentator — military service, TV credibility, instructor experience & real outdoor delivery.
