The CEO of a software company died after falling 200 feet while climbing in Zion National Park in Utah.
Justin Bingham, 40, was rappelling near the exit of Heaps Canyon with three other people on Oct. 5 at about 6 p.m. when he fell between 150 and 200 feet, the National Park 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 arrived on scene to provide emergency medical care.
Bingham was extracted by a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter to a helispot near Watchman Campground, where he received additional assistance but was pronounced dead before he could be transported by air ambulance to a hospital.
“Justin was involved in a tragic accident while enjoying one of his greatest passions: exploring the outdoors,” his technology company Opiniion said.
Justin Bingham (pictured), 40, CEO of 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 called Life in Holland.
‘Justin was a visionary who believed in the power of genuine connections, both with our clients and within our team.
‘His commitment to building meaningful relationships had a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him. “Justin’s spirit of adventure and dedication to living life to the fullest will be sorely missed.”
The other three canyoners with Bingham were rescued the next morning, two were extracted by helicopter and the third was helped to rappel down 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.
Bingham with his wife Lindsay and their four children.
Bingham graduated from Brigham Young University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Italian.
The title is inspired by a story by author Emily Perl Kingsley called Welcome to Holland about raising a child with a disability.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Bingham graduated from Brigham Young University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Italian.
He attended on a track and field scholarship and competed in the 110 meter high hurdles and the 400 meter hurdles.
As of January, his estimated net worth is $6 million, according to Value Trackers.