Have you read the book "Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon"?

2015-11-12T02:34:44-05:00

A few years ago I visited and hiked the Grand Canyon. While there I purchased a book called, "Over the edge: Death In The Grand Canyon". This book is about survival and failure to survive traversing the Grand Canyon. The book is written from the perspective of a coroner. The book lists the recorded deaths and mishaps of visitors beginning in 1869. It also contains some stories of survival and details what the reasons were for their survival. Of all of the stories in the book the hardest for me to read are the ones that are the failure of leadership to prepare properly and or to realize they were outside of their element and decisions by some to not use available resources. There are a few accounts of people who survived that are like oasis', a relief from the mistakes of others.

I recommend reading this book as there are many lessons to be learned in it regarding leadership, failure of leadership, the results of poor judgement, planning or a lack of it, and the respite of stories of survival.

What made me think once again of this book is the attached story.

http://www.nbcnews.com/video/hunter-lost-in-australian-outback-survived-by-eating-ants [login to see] 50

Hunter Lost in Australian Outback Survived by Eating Ants - NBC News

Reg Foggerdy, 62, was camel hunting in Australia's Great Victoria Desert when he became lost for six days. Police paid tribute to his survival skills.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Nov 12 at 2015 2:38 AM

2015-11-12T02:38:31-05:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member What an interesting perspective and parable. Thanks, Captain!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Nov 12 at 2015 2:50 AM

2015-11-12T02:50:05-05:00

Getting seriously lost scrambles the brain.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Nov 12 at 2015 3:19 AM

2015-11-12T03:19:28-05:00

Yes, I have. Many of the stories of how folks died there left me shaking my head at the stupidity of Supposedly 'smart' people.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 7:42 AM

2015-11-12T07:42:57-05:00

I'll have to check it out. Thanks Ma'am!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2015 8:57 PM

2015-11-12T20:57:23-05:00

I heard of it while at the Grand Canyon, but didn't buy it. However, I have read stories about hikers, in the stranded in the Grand Canyon and elsewhere, and have always been fascinated by those that make it, and those that don't; and the why of each.

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Oct 23 at 2019 1:24 PM

2019-10-23T13:24:08-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member no I haven’t. I am sure it would be interesting.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 23 at 2019 1:41 PM

2019-10-23T13:41:11-04:00

I rafted the Grand Canyon. They spread out the rafting parties so one feels like they are lost in time and surrounded by exquisite surroundings.