Destination Danger!

Nature's extremes can be both beautiful and deadly. From the scorching salt flats of death valley to the frigid waters beneath the surface of a frozen lake. Where can you go to scale the treacherous face of a frozen waterfall, or surf ten-story waves in the middle of the ocean?

Our fascination with wild animals is matched only by our fear. Every day here at the Los Angeles Zoo thousands of visitors' line up to get a closer look at these amazing creatures.

What is it that makes someone want to risk their life for the ultimate thrill? Is it the rush of adrenaline, or simply the idea of cheating death? For the next hour we're going to travel the globe with an amazing group of people who share a common passion for high-risk adventure. How far are they willing to go?

We're going to places where they don't carry briefcases or the wall street journal. In fact, they do jobs that few people would dare to even apply for. Bodyguards, firefighters, wild animal handlers. What does it take to make a living in these perilous professions?