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PHOTOS: National Geographic photographer and Aspen native Pete McBride talks at Wheeler

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National Geographic photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride signs autographs after giving a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
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Famed photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride returned home on Wednesday to give a presentation on his latest work inside Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House. Part of the Changemaker Speaker Series, McBride was joined on stage by adventure writer Kevin Fedarko to discuss their 750-mile journey by foot through the length of the Grand Canyon — not rim-to-rim — while on assignment for National Geographic.

Fedarko, author of “The Emerald Mile,” chronicled the Grand Canyon journey in his latest book, “A Walk in the Park,” set to be released May 28. An Aspen native, McBride has spent the past couple of decades documenting the Colorado River, publishing numerous works on the subject. He frequently travels the world for National Geographic.

Photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride gives a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Along with writer Kevin Fedarko, who also spoke Wednesday, McBride walked the length of the Grand Canyon for National Geographic, documented in Fedarko’s newest book, “A Walk in the Park,” out May 28.
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Photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride gives a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Along with writer Kevin Fedarko, who also spoke Wednesday, McBride walked the length of the Grand Canyon for National Geographic, documented in Fedarko’s newest book, “A Walk in the Park,” out May 28.
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Photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride, left, and adventure writer Kevin Fedarko give a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. The two were talking about their joint trip, by foot, through the Grand Canyon for National Geographic.
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Adventure writer Kevin Fedarko gives a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Fedarko authored “A Walk in the Park” about his trip by foot through the Grand Canyon with photographer Pete McBride for National Geographic.
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Photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride gives a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Along with writer Kevin Fedarko, who also spoke Wednesday, McBride walked the length of the Grand Canyon for National Geographic, documented in Fedarko’s newest book, “A Walk in the Park,” out May 28.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
National Geographic photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride gives a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara recorded a personal message from space for McBride and the audience.
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National Geographic photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride plays the mandolin as part of a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
National Geographic photographer and Roaring Fork Valley native Pete McBride signs autographs after giving a presentation on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, inside the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times

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