Tech CEO dies after falling 200 feet while climbing in Zion National Park in Utah

The CEO of a software company tragically died after falling 200 feet while climbing in Zion National Park in Utah.

Justin Bingham, 40, rappelled with three other people near the trailhead of the popular Heaps Canyon Trail around 6 p.m. on October 5 and fell between 150 and 200 feet, the National Parks Service (NPS) said.

Over 50 rescuers from the Zion National Park Technical Search and Rescue Team, the Washington County Sheriff's Office and more worked to save the beloved father of four.

Bingham was rescued from the steep canyon by a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter and transported to a helipad near Watchman Campground, where he was pronounced dead before being transported to a hospital by rescue helicopter.

“Justin was involved in a tragic accident while pursuing one of his greatest passions – exploring the outdoors,” said his technology company Opiniion.

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 “Life in Holland.”

“Justin was a visionary who believed in the power of real connections, both with our customers and within our team.

“His commitment to building meaningful relationships left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.” Justin’s adventurous spirit and dedication to living life to the fullest will be deeply missed.”

The three other canyoning members with Bingham were rescued the next morning, two were rescued by helicopter and the third was helped to rappel out of the gorge.

Justin and his wife Lindsay documented their life as a family of six and the story of their son Landon, who has cerebral palsy, on their YouTube channel, Life in Holland.

Bingham with his wife Lindsay and their four children

Bingham graduated from Brigham Young University in 2009 with degrees in business administration 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.

Her YouTube channel has 143,000 subscribers and 53,866,596 total views of her over 1,000 videos.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Bingham graduated from Brigham Young University in 2009 with degrees in business administration and Italian.

He attended a track and field scholarship and competed in the 110-meter hurdles and the 400-meter hurdles.

According to Worth Trackers, his estimated net worth is $6 million as of January.

Records show the family recently moved into a $2.6 million home in Alpine.

Her YouTube channel has 143,000 subscribers and 53,866,596 total views of her over 1,000 videos

As of January, his estimated net worth was $6 million and the family recently moved into a $2.6 million home in Alpine

Tributes to the beloved father and businessman are pouring in on social media.

“I feel like this is a bad dream.” I can't imagine what your family is going through right now. I've been looking at all the Binghams for years. “I know I don't know you, but I love your family as much as I do,” one person said.

“Justin we love you and your sweet family so much… I can only sob… I know you did what you loved to do and I'm so grateful you weren't alone,” said another.

“Justin Bingham was one of my favorite people to work with, hang out with and laugh with.” We only had five short months to work on his new home together, but they were the best said a third person

“He always greeted me with a big smile and a fist bump.” He was honest, full of integrity and I learned a lot from his positive attitude towards so many things in life.

“I am forever grateful for his influence on me in such a short period of time and we have definitely lost one of the best here in the world.”