Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride set off on an audacious adventure to share the Grand Canyon’s uncharted glory on foot.
This trek is not the pair’s first adventure together, but it may be the toughest. Along their grueling 600-mile journey, McBride and Fedarko encountered unprecedented danger, discovered unparalleled beauty, and met a number of guardian angels passionately concerned about the welfare of this American icon and, incidentally, about their welfare and success as challenged wilderness through-hikers. Enjoy a rare look at the Grand Canyon through their eyes, in all seasons, as few have seen it before.
National Geographic Live speakers share their journeys of exploration from being on assignment around the world. Illustrated with award-winning photography and video, each evening concludes with a speaker-led audience Q&A session.
For its seventh season at the Kauffman Center, National Geographic Live features underwater photographer Brian Skerry (Jan. 9); wildlife photographer Florian Schulz (Feb. 6); marine biologist/photographer Cristina Mittermeier (March 6); and NASA astronaut Terry Virts (May 1). Photographer Pete McBride and writer/filmmaker Kevin Fedarko close the 2018 series with a special engagement event on June 5.
The 2018 National Geographic Live series in Kansas City is generously sponsored by Teresa and Tom Walsh.
Tour Sponsor: Grand Canyon Trust
Single tickets for this event go on sale Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Visit www.kauffmancenter.org or call the box office at (816) 994-7222 for more information.
Add this performance to the 2018 National Geographic Live series subscription to receive a discount on tickets. Season subscriptions for the 2018 National Geographic Live series go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017.
Phone: 816-994-7222
Email: contact@kauffmancenter.org
2018/06/05 - 2018/06/05
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
An experience at the Kauffman Center begins the moment you arrive, with a convenient, well-lit parking garage, owned and operated by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. The garage is directly attached to the Kauffman Center just south of the building with multiple access points to surrounding streets.
Garage parking passes and valet parking passes are available in advance for most events. Please note that if the garage is full patrons without a pre-paid pass will not be able to park in the Arts District Garage. Additional information about parking is available at kauffmancenter.org/the-center/directions-parking.