Rich Rudow’s life has become intrinsically linked with the Grand Canyon. On a raft trip in 1989, he became enamored with the mysteries beneath its rim. Having spent 1000 days within its walls and having helped establish many of its technical canyoneering routes, Rich is now recognized as an expert in the region by respected establishments such as National Geographic and Outside Magazine. Rich and Jason sat out a summer monsoon in Kanab to discuss his experiences in the canyon’s depths, his history as an entrepreneur, and the responsibility we share to protect natural places.

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Social Media:
instagram.com/richrudow
facebook.com/rich.rudow

Organizations:
Coalition of American Canyoneers American Packrafting Association

Magazine Articles:
National Geographic article
Arizona Republic article
Backpacker Magazine article
Outside Magazine article
Hyperlight Mountain Gear article

Books:
The Grand Canyon: Between Rim & River by Pete McBride
Grand Canyoneering Guidebook

Films:
Into the Canyon Movie (Pete McBride)
Last of the Great Unknown
Trailer: vimeo.com/37927326
Full film: vimeo.com/38086087

Other:
Harvey Butchart