RUNNING WILD WITH BEAR GRYLLS PREMIERES WITH OSCAR NOMINEE KATE HUDSON TACKLING THE SCENIC YET TREACHEROUS DOLOMITE MOUNTAINS OF ITALY - Famed adventurer, writer and television host Bear Grylls is back for a second season of Running Wild with Bear Grylls (2014). In the premiere episode, Bear takes Oscar nominee Kate Hudson (Glee (2009)) on an adventure she will not soon forget. Their 48-hour journey finds them in the midst of the Dolomites, one of the most treacherous mountain ranges in Italy. As they hike toward the Austrian border on snow-covered exposed rock cliffs, they make some historical discoveries and work together to survive the elements. Kate also gives Bear a peek into her unique upbringing.

High above the Italian Alps, Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson joins Bear Grylls for a 48-hour adventure of a lifetime. As the two negotiate the Croda Dei Toni, a snowy peak referred to as the Mountain of Thunders, they will make a 6,000 foot descent along steep sheer cliffs and sharp ridges, build a snow cave for shelter and eventually rappel a frozen waterfall to their extraction point. Along the way, Ferguson shares some personal insight about his sudden rise to fame with Modern Family (2009), his fight for marriage equality and the challenges he faced growing up.

Kate Winslet and Bear tackle Wales' Snowdonia Mountains, as she discusses her upbringing and career. Later, they set up camp in windy conditions and swim in an icy ocean.

Ed Helms (Vacation (2015)) joins Bear in the mountains of Colorado, where Ed confronts his fear of heights and feasts on an unusual dinner.

Michelle Rodriguez and Bear head into the Nevada desert, where they free-fall skydive and scale a huge peak. Later, they find a creative way to remain hydrated, as their water supply diminishes.

James Marsden (X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)) joins Bear on an adventure into the heart of Rattle Snake Canyon Utah, where they helicopter on to one of the highest arches in the area. Once atop the arch, they must repel down the narrow canyons and find a way to get up the towering cliffs on the other side. Along the way, they come face to face with their dinner - a Chuck Walla lizard. As they navigate the dangerous and unpredictable terrain, Marsden shares some insight about his unconventional rise to stardom, starting with his humble beginnings in Oklahoma. Written by anonymous

Michael B. Jordan joins Bear in Wales, where they start their journey by dropping in the ocean.

In the second-season finale, Drew Brees joins Bear for a journey into a jungle in Panama, where they encounter bats in a cave, descend into a remote cavern and wrestle a crocodile.

In a historic special edition of Running Wild with Bear Grylls, Bear takes President Barack Obama on an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. We will see the Commander in Chief as we've never seen before, as the two men traverse a dense forest and walk across a glacial outwash at Alaska's famed Exit Glacier, where they observe the remarkable effects of climate change first hand. From wild salmon and catkins tea made with melting glacial water to s'mores, Bear gives the President a true taste of Alaska. Their off-the-script chat reveals the President's thoughts on his official duties, family life at the White House, parenthood and his own faith.