Tech CEO dies after falling 200 feet while climbing at Zion National Park in Utah
The CEO of a software company died after falling 200 feet while climbing in Utah’s Zion National Park.
Justin Bingham, 40, was rappelling near the Heaps Canyon exit with three other people on Oct. 5 at about 6 p.m. when he fell between 150 and 200 feet, the National Parks Service (NPS) said.
More than 50 rescuers from the Zion National Park Technical Search and Rescue Team, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and more responded to the scene to provide emergency medical care.
Bingham was taken by a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter to a helispot near Watchman Campground, where he received additional aid but was pronounced dead before he could be transported to a hospital by air ambulance.
“Justin was involved in a tragic accident while enjoying one of his greatest passions: exploring nature,” his technology company Opiniion said.
Justin Bingham (pictured), 40, CEO of a software company Opiniion died after falling 200 feet in Zion National Park
The father of four and his wife Lindsay documented their lives on their YouTube channel Life in Holland
“Justin was a visionary who believed in the power of real connections, both with our customers and within our team.
“His dedication to building meaningful relationships had a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Justin’s adventurous spirit and dedication to living life to the fullest will be greatly missed.”
The three other canyoneers with Bingham were rescued the next morning, two were taken by helicopter and the third was helped to rappel through the canyon.
Justin and his wife Lindsay documented their lives as a family of six and the story of their son Landon, who has cerebral palsy, on their YouTube channel called Life in Holland.
The title is inspired by a story by writer Emily Perl Kingsley called Welcome to Holland, about raising a child with a disability.