Parker Hewes, better known as the Back Country Ninja, is a chiropractor from Wyoming who is best known for camping out at the start line.
American Ninja Warrior 14[]
He first competed in the fourth qualifying episode. His run was digested, but he was one of several to attempt the Despicaballs at Split Decision and he cleared it. He ended up failing the fifth obstacle, Final Frontier. His time to the obstacle placed him 15th overall.
He later competed in the last semifinals episode. His run there was also digested, but he cooked up a marshmallow with his camp out at the start line. On the course, he failed the dismount of Air Surfer, ending his rookie season.
American Ninja Warrior 16[]
Parker competed in ANW16 in the fourth qualifier round. There, his season ended much earlier, as he failed the second obstacle, Reel to Reel, after losing control of momentum on the second reel and didn’t move onto the semifinals this time around.