Hiker Dies After Collapsing in Grand Canyon National Park

A Texas man died in the Grand Canyon after being overcome in the heat during a hike. Writer Kevin Fedarko and photographer Pete McBride, know all about hiking in the Grand Canyon. They walked its entire length, a grueling 750-mile trek that took 14 months. The men tell Inside Edition they faced near-disaster many times. Fedarko's book about their exploits, "A Walk in the Park," is now a bestseller.

[@tshaffer9681]

DO NOT HIKE IN THE HEAT. !!!!

[@ryandiggs750]

Or just don't hike at all

[@statementleaver8095]

KEEP AWAY FROM THE CLIFF EDGE!!!

[@methemonkeyking]

The best time to hike the grand canyon is in the early spring. The only weight in your backpack is water and food. A small tube of toothpaste will feel like a 100 pounds while hiking up to the rim.

[@aliensoup2420]

Do not travel by airplane, don't drive a car, don't do anything that might hurt you. Stay in your air-conditioned apartment, and watch TV.

[@robertfindley921]

People don't do their homework, they don't prepare and they don't tell people. And part of the homework is learning when to hike a trail.

[@apumpkinsmom]

How did the death of a man turn into a book promotion?

[@ryansmith4494]

A really weird segue. I'm a little impressed with the transition.

[@emmakai2243]

Inside Edition has a weird, sometimes disturbing, way of connecting anything remotely referencing a movie, celebrity, etc related to the news point.

[@jimb.7523]

Could've been worse - could've segued into a Gypsy Rose bit.

[@nuggetsfan007]

Money 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@cj9667]

No kidding…that’s was bad!

[@TrumperToTheEnd]

People, stop hiking in the extreme heat. It is not worth your life!

[@nomaderic]

It's not that, they just don't stay hydrated

[@mel999.]

​@nomaderic exactly. People in the old world would walk thousands of miles in the heat. But they also knew better how to protect themselves and stay safe then most people nowadays. Only without enough to drink and pour it over your face, you'll face death

[@StopWars420]

It's not about hydration. The heat kills. Every year sets a new record.

[@mel999.]

@StopWars420 you watch a lot of propaganda don't you ?

[@blaze556922]

Stop hiking. You could just full stop there

[@sorted.1235]

How insensitive to report on a man’s tragic death and then in the same breath feature a book by self-promoting survivors of the same perilous terrain.

[@LauraCelis-jf9rl]

As someone from Arizona my biggest piece of advice is don’t come to Arizona during the summer

[@stephaniejames4940]

Same here in Vegas. I'll never understand why so many come during the worst 100 days here.

[@ornellam9052]

@@stephaniejames4940you can come in the summer, I did many times, just stay indoors

[@katjay3125]

Cheap

[@LauraCelis-jf9rl]

@@katjay3125 ????

[@aliensoup2420]

I lived in Phoenix and hiked in the summer in 103º heat.

[@mrorangeDenver]

Ive had heat stroke one time in my life. Nearly died. Be careful out there.

[@mel999.]

I think I've had heat strokes.. i feel paranoid and I just want to get naked and breathing weirdly not sure if it's a heat stroke but I never got afraid of death

[@vincentruvo6988]

He should have known better.

[@njabatsis]

is this an ad for this book or a story about someone passing away. I'm confused.

[@WalkDay]

It's an ad.

[@sallyvella7012]

He didn't die in vain, they got to promote their book. It's Corporate America with Corporate backing from Inside Edition at its finest, turn tragedy into advertisement. I wonder if their parent company is the publisher of the book.

[@jimb.7523]

@@WalkDay No - it's an ad-bituary.

[@foxbelle12]

@@jimb.7523that was cleannnnn

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

​@@sallyvella7012 Welcome to American late-stage capitalism.

[@jans-wv3rp]

Y'all should not have merged those two stories together

[@Vociferous]

It is not advised to go hiking during excessive heat weather

[@SimonSaysyo]

That’s common sense really

[@Anime4Life9861]

Yolo

[@jonosay854]

Thanks Captain O

[@thelastdragon5551]

@@Anime4Life9861😂 Ain’t it all about the risk to many of these extreme adventurers?

[@kevinlu1169]

@@jonosay854 not obvious for those hikers apparently 💀

[@Fuuyt-vt2ob]

Remember the world is not your friend. Just because it looks friendly doesn’t mean it is friendly.

[@unclegus-vx7jc]

gee, thanks gomer.

[@WalkingEng]

Is this book going to get promoted every time someone dies while hiking?

[@jmtradbr]

of course 🤑💰

[@js1112111]

media is propaganda,the last four years should have proven that to you.

[@PuntaPacifica507]

A book commercial…how tacky

[@JH-co9iz]

Yeah exactly what the hell so very tacky

[@nicb.1411]

When will these people learn to stay indoors, play video games, and not die?

[@JT_70]

What an interesting and exciting life you must have.

[@Wft-bu5zc]

Um you can go outside and not die if you're smart. I play video games but sometimes I like to go hike. I don't go hiking in excessive heat or dangerous places though. You can't just play video games 24/7, that would get old.

[@tristanallen2786]

This happens all the time in Arizona, I live here and at least once a week during summer someone dies from going hiking in 110+ degree weather. I think people need to be smarter about hiking in Arizona

[@veronicababy7959]

It broke my heart to read about that poor ten year old near Phoenix.

[@tristanallen2786]

@@veronicababy7959 I saw that and I will blame those parents who took him cause they should have known better. It’s sad and we need to close trails when it’s to hot

[@Moose803]

​@tristanallen2786 how hot is too hot?

[@tristanallen2786]

@@Moose803 I would honestly say 100 is too hot. Lots of these people also don’t bring water or enough water.

[@Moose803]

@@tristanallen2786 so true 💯 👍

[@davidm9214]

The big smile at the end was nice touch to a fatal story 😂 🤦

[@bjack194]

People really need to learn to not go hiking in the Grand canyon during the summer time. Even the rangers don't recommend it go during the fall or early spring

[@user-xs7zn6ov5k]

People still do not learn not to venture out in this extreme heat. You won’t know your own limitations until it’s too late.

[@MD-4mee]

Unbelievible. The stupidity of a few hikers turned into a book promotion.

[@PrincessBubblegum]

Aint no way i can feel sorry for people who die over something they choose to not avoid

[@ohwhataday7171]

There is also another book called, “Death in the Grand Canyon.” I’ve backpacked in the Grand Canyon 3 times early November, March, and April. You can always layer up when it’s cold but you can’t avoid heat stroke in the warm months. Sad. He must of suffered tremendously. My sincere condolences.

[@reneeschiavon9250]

STUPIDITY KILLS UNFORTUNATELY!

[@misskay46]

✅️✅️✅️

[@sammyday3341]

I like learning my lessons the easy way. After reading the book ‘Death in Big Bend’ (TX), I knew I would never push my luck by hiking in an environment that’s trying to kill me.

[@Sushiyoda]

Don’t hike in desert during summer….got it

[@ZakiSalem-zh5gr]

Ah, i see! So this is a promo for the book

[@user-vg6pj2my2n]

It is unfortunate you spent most of your time advertising that book. It will ENCOURAGE lemming " fearlessness" addicts to go there.

[@CJ-kn1cj]

At a certain age common sense should be present. It appears as time goes by, society has needed more warnings from not eating Tide pods to now having to warn those 18 years old and above to not hike in dangerous weather temperatures.

[@iguana9173]

Horrible to hear that. Condolences to the family.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

HINT: WHY didnt the neice refuse to take her uncle on that hike? I wd have refused to go and adamantly told him not to go, that it was dangerous etc. old people can b stubborn and refuse to recognize the danger.

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

So a current news report of death actually turns out to be one giant advertisement for a book..... Got it ! 🎭

[@A6ugslife]

OK, I was just in Vegas and the temp soared to 117, guess what? I wasn’t stupid enough to go walking the strip! Hell, I’d rather be inside and not die!

[@ravangersplaty9126]

Never underestimate the weather

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

*WTH!? This family's tragedy was used to promote a book?! Who okayed this?! RE-EDIT; SHOW SOME RESPECT!!!*

[@seed.meditation]

Yeah very disgusting.

[@allengina1091]

Why hike in this boiling temperature. Go hike during spring or fall.

[@JasonBlaha66]

Tragedy to book promotion. Didn’t see that coming

[@yahainHotPink]

My condolences to all of the families. 💔💔

[@user-ktm890rider]

Just turning 61 I’ve always just pushed through the pain but learning to back off pace myself listen to your body & be prepared it’s hard to admit you can’t go at everything like you were 30 😎🍻

[@lutomson3496]

Tragedy? no stupidity a motorcycle rider also died in Nevada...the heat is real people, dont be sheeple...

[@mannyechaluce3814]

A dude died posting comments in KZbin,, dangerous world, I tell ya

[@rachelwinters3708]

My heart goes out to the people who loss their loved ones in the Grand Canyon. To be honest, it should be visited during the winter months

[@mtadams2009]

I am very sorry for the loss of your uncle. I am also very sorry this story somehow became a book promotion.

[@angelicatorres8108]

Why would you go Hike in this Heat

[@okthennone]

It was 100 degrees plus last weekend at the GC. I work a few miles from the rim and it's brutal.

[@Galiuros]

A 100 degrees on the Rim means 110+ at the river. A friend of mine is currently doing a 7 day catered rafting trip in the Canyon. I gave him a hard time for choosing to go in the Summer. I suggested that he get a spare pair of sunglasses. We'll see in a few days how it was.

[@glee_again2594]

It’s not just the heat there, altitude sickness is real. I got it just driving to the elevation. Was so winded just taking steps. I’m never winded. I saw no warnings about this before our trip or during.

[@user-uz1si3fu1i]

Wow that’s sad and Heartbreaking 💔

[@VVV953]

The thumbnail made it sound like it was the woman who died

[@rubensolis8442]

I hiked Camel Back last summer and being a Texan I’m thinking I can endure then heat better. However accounting for being over weight and getting a late start in the day with temperatures reaching 116, I nearly died coming back down. Luckily a man named Scott who is called the Water Angel, was there that day and assisted me on my descent. Truly grateful for him and forever humbled by nature.

[@CharlotteKandy]

14 months, how did they have enough water and food? My ignorance has over come me.

[@ronaldlindeman6136]

14 months x 30 days is 420 days. 750 miles in 420 days is 1.8 miles per day. My guess is they walked back and forth to places with water and food, then back across.

[@leanderrowe2800]

I never went to the canyon but with the extreme heat in the summer, shouldn't people go during cooler months ?

[@Sphaatikhaa]

as someone who has hiked the Rim to Rim to Rim hike in the Grand Canyon--I did not attempt to do this hike until literally the end of October. It was below freezing when we started at the top and it was still stinking hot in the canyon. I regularly go on 20+mile, 5K+ EG hikes and I am extremely careful about weather conditions ALWAYS.

[@MidnightsDeluxe]

0:52 uh Death Valley?

[@ronwade2206]

98° at the rim gets to 122° at the river.

[@jamesphillips5868]

Where did they get water?

[@codecaine]

When I workout outside and it in the high 90s or low 100s I split my workout up into two parts if working outside that way my body can rest and cool down.

[@HellosunshineUSA]

Who the heck goes into the desert on the hottest days of summer

[@SteveV2023]

They've come close to death a few days into their hike, then it shows them walking on ledges inches from death??? You have the option to walk many feet away from the ledge, why risk it???

[@Professionaljukeorson]

Life is so short this is so sad

[@jerryeskridge6149]

No it not it call winning a Darwin Award!!!

[@sammyday3341]

He made it shorter than it needed to be.

[@Epic.Slots12]

I need to go and hike at death valley right now…🤔

[@jkim2133]

I really don’t understand why people go places like that with extremely dangerous weather.

[@petemarron6677]

You mean to tell me that a older looking man that looks like maybe he's 60,70 pounds overweight caught a heart attack trying to hike the Grand canyon? I'm shocked and shagrinned.

[@sterlingmatsui154]

Here in Surprise, AZ, I can barely make it out on errands on these 117 degree days!! Many people have already died in this state over this Summer, 2024...Sadness:(

[@mlulekimkhaliphi1757]

Why on earth do people still proceed to hike in the Grand Canyon, after it's killed so many people??

[@leelaural]

I'm older, granted, and in poor shape weight wise....when I go down to my garden its several steps down and across the lawn. and water my plants, which takes about an hour, I am exhausted and sometimes feel faint....we've had temps over 100 and very dry.....I can imagine what those hikers went thru.

[@eightchickens]

Video ends at 0:33. After that it's just auxiliary/secondary story, then it turns to a book ad

[@goofygirl1311]

I just can not imagine ever wanting to put myself through that.

[@blexyyt1887]

They walked in the desert for 14 months straight no food no re-stock 👀🙆‍♂️😮💀How? How many battery for the camera did they take? Unless it was solar & what did they eat?

[@Gbus85302]

That was a different hike. They hiked the length off trail. The Grand canyon trail is well marked. Most people think its easy because it a backwards trail. Start by hiking down & when people start hiking up then they realize how difficult it is. Majority of that trail was made for the Mules with Giant Steps

[@skaycgoldenridge]

I will never understand how people can be so ignorant as to go hiking the Grand Canyon in severe heat! It just doesn't make sense, especially if you're a senior. People...where's your common sense? Please...PLEASE heed temp warnings and use common sense. My condolences to the family.

[@benw.6194]

These hikers, I have zero respect and don't want to hear their story. They use their precious life to challenge the nature. Extremely dumb!

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

You're asking for it hiking in that desert in the extreme heat. Don't expect someone to come save you. That's your own mess to clean up

[@michelleshafto4141]

Why in the world would that dad have gone out there and taken his daughter with him. Come on, common sense folks.

[@deborapeterson5505]

Everyone should hike in the cooler months, not during the hottest time of the year! This is simply common sense!

[@spwan10]

Hiking in nature has nothing to do with it, considering even people in the city and Suburban areas also collapse due prolong heat exhaustion and dehydration, it's not like a Boulder fell on him was bit by something with highly toxic venom

[@DavidS-pt7hc]

Hike smart and be in shape.

[@victoriadelbando3283]

I’ll never understand the mentality to hike in such heat! You take your chances period. Sadly a lot don’t come home.

[@ihavenoclevername8300]

Please! Please people! Drink water take a mini cooler if you have to!!! Please!!!! Don’t underestimate the heat! Especially in arizona!!!!

[@drkashmedicalandlife]

Condolences for tragic loss… The heat at Grand Canyon is unforgiving…it’s easy to underestimate its wrath… Even a young person can go into heat exhaustion and stroke easily… A hike as simple as the hike to horse shoe bend can be harsh in the wrong time of the day…

[@jinka6171]

That man shouldn’t of been hiking he needed to peel off a few pounds before hitting the trail. What the hell’s wrong with people

[@HellosunshineUSA]

Walking the entire canyon, please don’t ever do that again

[@kingofallkarens]

Hiking in extremely dangerous heat, swimming with sharks, swimming with alligators… the list goes on! When will the 🐖 ever learn?

[@Zeus2024-pn2ht]

Keep the book.

[@fatfarmers7360]

He intentionally entered there. No one forced him in there. He knew the heat was intense at this time. Next story please.

[@davebloggs]

Never underestimate mother nature she will teach you harsh lessons in the blink of an eye.

[@recentlives]

Hiking in the sothweest shouldn't be done in the summer months. Lived here my whole life, it's a gamble even if your a professional.

[@aliensoup2420]

I must be a lizard...I lived in Phoenix and hiked in the desert lots of times - no problem. I hiked the GC during summer in 120º .

[@Bluboy30]

I'm not blaming the man who lost his life. BUT why didn't anyone in his family tell him not to go hiking in the heat? He's 69 and didn't look like he's in the best of shape.

[@robertfindley921]

People don't do their homework. Don't prepare. Don't keep people informed. People praise Aron Ralston as being a great outdoorsman. But the laundry list of rookie mistakes he made is shocking.

[@flamingeel3196]

ok but imagine walking from LA to NY by walking alone, that would be alot of pain to struggle

[@Lugzexplo92]

No shoes is stupid

[@Galiuros]

I agree. You can break an arm, bust some ribs or get a concussion and still be able to walk out. Injure your feet and you're not going anywhere.

[@justinwilliams2703]

Not sure if the Canyon had anything to do with it. I visited the Grand Canyon South Rim…3 years ago this time of the year. We drove from Phoenix..there the temperature was 110+ but once you drive north going towards the canyon..the altitude change. Long story short we were shorts and sneakers. Once we got to the canyon we needed a coat because it was 40-50 degrees and windy. I remember feeling so stupid to not have done my homework regarding the huge temperature drop. I believe he was not in shape for that type of terrain for sure.

[@nogames8982]

Why why why do people insist on going to these hot places in the summer? Really? You can’t take time off during another part of the year?

[@Luis_and_Shadow]

It’s also based on the TV show, I shouldn’t be alive

[@aarontoalet]

You have to be foolish to hike in the summer.

[@MediaMaverick_]

Why do hikers ignore heat?

[@fi7959]

Seems like we're seeing more and more of these stories, why aren't people taking the heat seriously?

[@Jackietreehorn-z5e]

Hiked it many times in the heat. Almost lost my life. Never again.

[@hazmat1978]

A Texas man died due to willful ignorance (oops, I meant) heat stroke!

[@GordonDavis-j8q]

So a person is out of shape, overweight, and you stress out your body in the heat. Not a suprising outcome at all.

[@kevinhastings4982]

Wouldn't common sense clue people not to hike in extreme heat?

[@PInk77W1]

If u want to go to the Grand Canyon Go in February

[@wyhawk]

But he rest in peace in a place he loves to hike. May his spirit live free and forever to a beautiful place.

[@starshipdriver8536]

Off road in the heat with your cybertruck.

[@proudhavenot]

Prepare? How about "don't go!!". When you see a weather forecast that predicts high temperatures don't go!!