Tucson Festival of Books

Tom Myers

Tom Myers has worked at Grand Canyon as a physician since 1990 and serves as local medical advisor for Grand Canyon National Park. A dedicated explorer of the Canyon backcountry, he also works as a hiking and river guide within the Canyon. He has authored or co-authored five Canyon-related books, including National Outdoor Book Award winner "Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon." Referred to as "Mr. Grand Canyon" by best selling author, Kevin Fedarko, Myers's newest book, "The Grandest Trek," chronicles the history of hiking the length of the Grand Canyon.

Arizona author

Awards: National Outdoor Book Award

Communities: Arizona Author

Scheduled events:

Forged by Wild Places

Join Jeremy Collins, Bridget Crocker, and Tom Myers for an inspiring conversation on adventure, resilience, and the power of wild places. From raging rivers to the Grand Canyon to endangered landscapes around the world, their stories reveal how nature pushes us, heals us, and shapes the people we become.

National Park Experience Stage (Seats 146, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Nature / Environment
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - National Parks (following presentation)

Panelists: Jeremy Collins, Bridget Crocker, Tom Myers
Moderator: Tom Medema
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Western National Parks

Book:

The Grandest Trek

Unforgettable People, Stories, and Lessons for Life from Hiking the Length of the Grand Canyon
Nature / Environment
Puma Press
April 2025
ISBN 9780984785865
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