Rebirth of Belief
“We had the discussion around the campfire one night of trying to define ‘what is wilderness’,” John Stoneman remembers. “We determined that if you get hurt or you have a problem and there’s really no way out, you’re in the wilderness.” Despite the fact that 29,000 people raft down the Colorado River every year, the Grand Canyon is still unquestionably that–wilderness. But what happens if you do need to get out? When the one place you need to be is a thousand miles away and you are off the grid? In 2010, John put in at Lees Ferry and embarked upon the trip of a lifetime–but not in the way he imagined. Today, we bring you a story about a race against time and the lengths that perfect strangers will go to help others in need. Buckle up.
Music: O Lee O by O’Death • Secret Dancing Magpies by The King in Yellow • In the Beginning by woodrowgerber • Melody Day (Four Tet Remix) by Caribou • Back Home Weather by Matt Mays • Original Score by Amy Stolzenbach
Some music provided by Mevio’s Music Alley.
Fitz, I just wanted to thank you again for producing The Rebirth of belief podcast chronicling my evacuation from the Grand Canyon. It gives me something that I can listen to every now and then and remember my dad and all the love I had for him.
John Stonemam