74) Surviving the Utah Wilderness: Justin and Jeremy Harris's Canyoneering Odyssey

Tune in to Episode 74 of The Crux for a gripping tale featuring Justin, 31, and Jeremy Harris, 27 – two adventurous brothers and Utah natives with a deep passion for the great outdoors, especially canyoneering in Southern Utah’s San Rafael Swell.

Their journey began with the anticipation of an exciting outdoor weekend – a camping and canyoneering adventure, a time for brotherly bonding. Little did they know that fate had a different plan in store.

On those unforgettable dates of November 21-23, 2003, in Emery County, their lives took an unexpected turn. This expedition would become a pivotal moment in their existence. While descending a canyon in the Baptist Draw area, Justin suffered a devastating fall, breaking his leg and rendering him immobile. With survival on the line, Jeremy faced an agonizing decision – to leave his injured brother behind in a race against time.

Jeremy's escape from the canyon was fraught with challenges, including a wrong turn that added hours to his journey in search of help.

Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of unwavering brotherly love, as Jeremy displays incredible determination, doing whatever it takes, while Justin demonstrates immense strength and patience as he awaits his rescue. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Sources:

•[Reference: "San Rafael Swell," Bureau of Land Management, https://www.blm.gov/visit/san-rafael-swell]. 

•[Reference: "San Rafael Swell - Geology," Utah Geological Survey, https://geology.utah.gov/popular/general-geology/utah-geology/popular-geology-san-rafael-swell/]

•[Reference: "San Rafael Swell Weather," National Weather Service, https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=38.8&textField2;=-110.48#.Ylq8I-hKiUl]. [Reference: "Canyoneering in the San Rafael Swell," Canyoneering USA, https://canyoneeringusa.com/rave1.html].

•https://www.climb-utah.com/SRS/baptist1.htm

•https://www.deseret.com/2006/10/3/19977473/utahn-s-story-to-air-soon

•https://www.deseret.com/2003/11/25/19797792/utahn-rescued-from-canyon

•https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0962390/