A few dozen more have hiked it in sections. Two of them — author Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride — are here to tell their tales of trail-less miles through the heart of the Grand Canyon and the threats to the canyon they discovered along the way.
In 2015, Pete and Kevin set out to complete a mega-transect of the Grand Canyon, walking nearly 800 miles from Lee’s Ferry to the Grand Wash Cliffs near Lake Mead. Turns out they got a lot more than they bargained for. A year later, with stories abound, they managed to complete their route. Read more about their trip in the 2016 National Geographic article ›
We’re sponsoring a National Geographic Live tour to bring this duo to a city near you. Join us to hear Kevin and Pete speak about their journey, including everything from blisters and trail mishaps to development schemes and uranium mining surrounding the canyon.
Date | Location | Venue | Tickets |
Sept 24 | Chicago, IL | Auditorium Theater | |
Sept 27 | Salt Lake City, UT | Kingsbury Hall | Coming soon! |
Sept 30 | Boulder, CO | Boulder Theater | Tickets |
Nov 13 | Philadelphia, PA | Merriam Theater | Tickets |
Nov 21 | Las Vegas, NV | The Smith Center | Coming soon! |
Dec 12 | La Jolla, CA | The Conrad Prebys | Coming soon! |
We're finalizing our 2019 tour, so stay tuned for dates and cities. In the meantime, read about Pete and Kevin's journey ›
Kevin Fedarko left his post as a top editor at Outside magazine for the dusty abyss of freelance writing and the Grand Canyon. Kevin is the author of "The Emerald Mile," and his work has been featured in National Geographic Adventure, Esquire, and Time, among other publications.
Pete McBride is an award-winning photographer, writer, and filmmaker. Pete has traveled to over 70 countries for a number of publications and companies, including National Geographic Society, Outside magazine, Patagonia, and The Nature Conservancy.
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