Tales From Below (Ep4): Distress On South Kaibab

Distress on South Kaibab isn’t just a story about a well-planned rim-to-river hike—it’s a real-time reminder that in the Grand Canyon, conditions can change in an instant. Sharon Spruill and her group set out with preparation, training, and intention. But halfway through their ascent, they encountered something no one plans for: an emergency unfolding right in front of them. What happened next became a powerful lesson in calm, compassion, and Canyon reality—because sometimes, your hike becomes part of someone else’s survival.

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