This year is the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park. Six million visit each year, but fewer than 5 percent actually hike into the canyon. More people have walked on the moon than have walked the entire length of the Grand Canyon, 750 miles, the vast majority without trails.
"It's a hostile place and water is the key," said photographer Pete McBride.
It took McBride and writer Kevin Fedarko 71 excruciating days to complete their journey.
"I came in with some attitude. Like, 'We'll ju-- it'll be hiking.' and I just underestimated the physicality of it," McBride said.
The monumental physical accomplishment was to serve a larger purpose: A comprehensive book and documentary highlighting the canyon's challenges.
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"It's a hostile place and water is the key," said photographer Pete McBride.
It took McBride and writer Kevin Fedarko 71 excruciating days to complete their journey.
"I came in with some attitude. Like, 'We'll ju-- it'll be hiking.' and I just underestimated the physicality of it," McBride said.
The monumental physical accomplishment was to serve a larger purpose: A comprehensive book and documentary highlighting the canyon's challenges.
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