Ep91: A 10-Year-Old’s Final Hike: The Tragedy of Philip Grimm

The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show

It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime: a 10-year-old boy’s first airplane ride, first Canyon hike, and a grandmother’s dream of sharing her love for the Grand Canyon with her family. But on a scorching July day, that dream became a tragedy. In this sobering episode, Dr. Tom Myers returns to share the heartbreaking story of Philip Grimm, the mistakes that led to his death, and how his story became the driving force behind Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon. We also discuss what to do if you encounter a hiker in a heat emergency, practical ways to prevent tragedy, and why respecting the Canyon is not optional. This is not just a story about loss—it’s a lesson every Canyon hiker needs to hear.
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