Thomas M. Myers and Michael P. Ghiglieri - Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon

Pros: great tips on how to survive and enjoy your Grand Canyon experience
Cons: may be considered tabloidish and exploitative by people who don't get the message

From the title alone, "Over the Edge: Death in the Grand Canyon" sounds like a tabloid that you'd pick up and read while waiting to checkout at the supermarket. On the front cover, underneath the title, there's a blurb that states "Gripping accounts of ...

Pros: Well-written, well organized and analyzed.
Cons: Sometimes a little boring, but not often.

When I visited the Grand Canyon in 2001 I picked up a copy of this book and it languished on my to read list until recently. Overall it's a fascinating book, if a bit tedious at times. I suspect someone who has never been to the Grand Canyon will not ...

Pros: Excellent Historical Accounts, Valuable Lessons Learned
Cons: None.

The Grand Canyon is a place that as soon as you see it, you fall in love with it. The Canyon gives you the chance to explore thousands of acres on hundreds of miles of trails. Fortunately, I had the chance to live in Arizona for many years and was able ...