The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show
Episodes
Ep106 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 2): Bright Angel, South Kaibab & More
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Rim-to-River Breakdown, we turn to the Grand Canyon’s corridor trails and the classic rim-to-river routes most hikers take. Brian a...
Ep105 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 1): Choosing Your Route
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most Grand Canyon hikers stick to the corridor trails—but there’s an entire world of rim-to-river routes beyond Bright Angel and South Kaibab. In ...
Ep104 — Life on the Grand Canyon Trail Crew: The Toughest Job You'll Never See
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it really like to work on a Grand Canyon trail crew? In Part 2 of our conversation with Grand Canyon Trails Supervisor Adam Gibson, we go ins...
Ep103: BREAKING: Grand Canyon Trail Supervisor Shares First Assessment of North Kaibab
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since last summer’s Dragon Bravo Fire, the National Park Service has spoken in depth about the true condition of the North Kaibab...
Ep102: The South Rim Six Pack Challenge: Are You In?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Come along as Brian attempts the South Rim Six Pack Challenge — hiking the first mile down and back up six different Grand Canyon trails in one day....
Ep101 | Role Reversal: Dr. Myers Turns the Mic on Me — And Asks the Question That Broke Me
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a role reversal.After a Grand Canyon hike, on the drive back to Flagstaff, Dr. Tom Myers (Mr. Grand Canyon) takes over the mic and int...
Ep100: A First Big Grand Canyon Hike At 77
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Be ready to be inspired. Recorded on a South Kaibab Rim-to-River hike, this episode follows Jerry Crank as he completes his first big Grand Canyon hik...
Ep99: Is Grandview An Off-Corridor Hike You're Ready For?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With rim-to-rim still off the table, Brian heads off the corridor once again—this time down the historic Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa, joined b...
Ep98: Jackie and the Crazies — My Last Conversation at the North Rim Lodge
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded at the North Rim's Grand Canyon Lodge on opening day 2025, this conversation follows a South Kaibab to North Kaibab Rim-to-Rim with Jackie Ku...
Ep97: We Messed Up! A Rim-to-River Wake-Up Call with Mr. Grand Canyon
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two experienced Grand Canyon hikers—including Dr. Tom Myers, aka Mr. Grand Canyon—leave their headlamps behind on a January rim-...
Ep96: Off-Corridor GC Hikes You Can Do — Tanner Trail
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Canyon’s main arteries close, adventure doesn’t stop — it just shifts. In this episode, Brian teams up with Canyon veteran James Tenels...
Ep95: Surviving A BIBLICAL Grand Canyon Flood With Weston Myers (Plus: Our New Hiking Packs Are Here!)
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Thanksgiving episode, Brian and Zeena celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the Rim2Rim Pack and the brand-new Canyon Elite — and sh...
Ep94: Surviving And Thriving On The Journey From Cancer To Canyon
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Tiffany Yager walked into the hospital during the pandemic, she thought she had COVID. Instead, doctors told her she had acute myeloid leukemia—...
Ep93: Facebook Joe on Fire, Family, and a Life Below the Rim
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brian sits down with Joe Adloch—known in our community as “Facebook Joe”—to talk about a lifetime of Grand Canyon adventures....
Ep92: Bruce Aiken: The Artist Who Lived At The Bottom Of The Grand Canyon
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For 33 years, Bruce Aiken and his family called Roaring Springs home—5 miles and 3,500 feet below the North Rim. From maintaining the park’s lifel...
Ep91: A 10-Year-Old’s Final Hike: The Tragedy of Philip Grimm
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime: a 10-year-old boy’s first airplane ride, first Canyon hike, and a grandmother’s dream of sharin...
Ep90: YouTube's Famous "Hiking Guy" On Rim-to-Rim And Beyond
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cris Hazzard—better known as Hiking Guy—has built one of the most trusted platforms in the outdoor world, helping millions of hikers with his hone...
Ep89: Practical Advice From 50+ Rim2Rims
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you combine flip-flops, a Harley, and a heart for helping others cross the Canyon? You get Julian Coiner, one of the Grand Canyon...
Ep88: How To Hike Rim-To-River Without Getting Wrecked
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the North Rim continues to burn and Rim-to-Rim becomes impossible for the foreseeable future, Brian returns to the trail to share what is still pos...
Sacred Steps Hiking Meditation: You Are The Phoenix
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your greatest heartbreak was not your end—but your beginning? In this powerful walking meditation, Zeena guides you through a journey of rel...
Sacred Steps | The Fire That Transforms
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I simply MUST share this. It's too powerful not to, and just what many of us need to hear. Please subscribe to Sacred Steps: Meditation In Motion to g...
North Rim Fire Update | As Fire Spreads North, How Safe Is Kaibab Lodge?
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Dragon Bravo Fire grows past 11,700 acres with 0% containment, frustration is mounting—not just from the blaze itself, but from what many see...
Don't Give Up On Your Canyon Adventure! | North Rim Fire Update | Thursday, July 17
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, Brian shares critical updates on the Dragon Bravo Fire that has devastated the North Rim....
The Day That Changed Everything: Krocky Meshkin's North Rim Fire Story | Plus Updates On Fire's Progress
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional and unfiltered conversation, longtime Grand Canyon shuttle driver and tour guide Krocky Meshkin opens up about the devastation of th...
North Rim Fire Update | BREAKING: Manzanita, Roaring Springs Threatened | Tuesday, July 15
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this urgent fire update, Brian and Zeena share troubling new developments from the North Rim: the blaze has now spilled over the rim and threatens ...
North Rim Fire Update | Loss...And Hope | Monday, July 14
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you say when one of your favorite places in the world burns down? In this update on the devastating North Rim fire, Brian and Zeena sit down t...
Sacred Steps (Hiking/Movement Meditation): Kaibab—The Wisdom Of The Upside Down Mountain
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To subscribe on Apple Podcasts, click here.To subscribe on Spotify, click here.--In this powerful walking meditation, Zeena Speciale explores the mean...
Tales From Below (Ep7): Humbled By The Canyon
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Handschke and her fiancé weren’t new to pushing their limits. As endurance athletes and seasoned hikers, they thought they were ready for a ...
Ep87: The Boston Marathoner Who Died in the Grand Canyon: The Margaret Bradley Story
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Bradley was young, brilliant, and unstoppable—an All-American runner and Boston Marathon finisher who thought she could handle anything, ev...
Sacred Steps (Hiking/Movement Meditation): Mending The Cracks: A Meditation On Wholeness
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To subscribe on Apple Podcasts, click here.To subscribe on Spotify, click here.--In Japan, there is an art called kintsugi, where broken pottery is re...
Tales From Below (Ep6): Heat, Humility, And The Perfect Rim2Rim
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not every Grand Canyon tale is about survival. Some are about knowing when not to push. In this episode of Tales From Below, Dave Skierkowski and his ...
Ep86: Hiking The Length Of The Grand Canyon With Dr. Tom Myers
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to hike the entire length of the Grand Canyon—800 miles of brutal, unforgiving, awe-inspiring terrain? In this episode, Dr. Tom My...
Introducing Sacred Steps: Hiking/Walking Meditations By Zeena Speciale
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Sacred Steps: Meditations In Motion, a weekly meditation for your hikes or walks by my wife, shamanic Reiki master teacher and certified s...
Tales From Below (Ep5): Live To Hike Another Day
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your heart rate won’t come down, the sun is climbing fast, and the Canyon stretches endlessly in both directions? For Alan Fletc...
Ep85: The Hardest, Coolest Thing We've Ever Done With Laurie Bertani
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When 12 women—mothers and daughters, best friends and lifelong training partners—set out to cross the Grand Canyon together, they didn’t just ta...
Tales From Below (Ep4): Distress On South Kaibab
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Distress on South Kaibab isn’t just a story about a well-planned rim-to-river hike—it’s a real-time reminder that in the Grand Canyon, condition...
Ep84: The Blueprint: How Two Sisters Mastered Rim2Rim On Their First Try
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anne and Alexis Keyworth didn’t just survive their Rim2Rim—they thrived. Two sisters, a Canyon adventure, and a perfectly executed plan that turn...
Tales From Below (Ep3): No Such Thing As "Just"
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Anne wasn’t out to break any records. In her mid-60s, recovering from health setbacks, she set a goal that felt both “crazy” and deeply nec...
Ep83: The Boss Below The Rim: Ranger Lisa Hendy On Rescue, Respect, & Responsibility
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She’s the boss of everything below the rim—and one of the most respected rangers in the National Park Service. In this raw, revealing conversation...
Tales From Below (Ep2): The Brotherhood Trek
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Scott DeBergh reunited with three college friends for their first-ever trek below the rim together, they expected a challenge—but nothing could...
Ep82: When It's OK To Quit: Caleb Metzger's Rim2Rim Wakeup Call
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caleb Metzger has hiked Rim2Rim multiple times, including one-day crossings with his teenage son. But this spring, on a planned two-day Rim2Rim2Rim, e...
Tales From Below (Ep1): The Secret Rim-To-Rim
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode of our new series Tales From Below, Gordo Barcomb crosses the Grand Canyon with a team of six—four unforgettable days from S...
Ep81: Going Down: Punishment And Payoff On North Kaibab
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every Rim2Rim hike begins with a drop—and North Kaibab's can be a rude awakening to your legs. In this episode, Brian takes you step-by-step through...
Ep80: Jackie & The Crazies: A Rim2Rim Masterpiece Marred By Sudden Tragedy
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a joyful Grand Canyon crossing for Jackie Kunkel and her crew—“The Crazies”—turned somber in the final stretch when they encou...
Ep79 – The R3 Reality Check: Why Rim2Rim2Rim Isn’t Just Another Hike
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about hiking Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in a single day? Hold up. In this episode, Brian lays down a no-nonsense warning for anyone dreaming of the Gr...
Ep78: Day Hiker Vs. Backpacker With Jerry Crank And Scott DeBergh
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They met below the rim, at the start of their separate bucket-list adventures. One was out for a day hike, the other a long backpacking trip. Today, J...
Ep77: Conquering The Canyon At 77 With Jerry Crank
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It wasn't until about six months ago that Jerry Crank even thought of taking on the Grand Canyon. But, inspired by our group and fueled by a fitness k...
Ep76: Reward Yourself After Your Hike! With John Haley
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Haley is a Canyon regular and a believer in giving yourself rewards when finishing your grand adventure. Today, a conversation from the top of Bl...
Ep75: The Great Rim2Rim Debate Of 2025 — With The Sudden Trail Closure, What Should You Do?
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the last-minute closure of the River Trail—and loss of all access to Bright Angel Trail for Rim2Rim hikers through Sept. 30, 2025—you might b...
Ep74: What Not To Do When Hiking The Canyon With The Marvelous Ms. Mary
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As her quest for 200 Canyon hikes nears its climax, 74-year-old Ms. Mary fittingly stars in Episode 74 of the show, and shares her hard-earned wisdom—...
Ep73: BREAKING NEWS: Bright Angel Trail Closure And Its Potentially Dangerous And Deadly Impact On Rim2Rim Season
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Park Service announced today that Bright Angel Trail will remain inaccessible for Rim2Rim hikers through September 30, a move that signif...
Ep72: Rim-To-Rim: A Beginner's Guide Audiobook
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last year, we released Rim-To-Rim: A Beginner's Guide as an eBook, hoping it would be a starting point for those considering taking on the Grand Canyo...
Ep71: The Most Interesting Man At Grand Canyon With Krocky Meshkin
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He traded in the electricity of Hollywood for an off-the-grid lifestyle at the Grand Canyon. Today, tales from the trail and beyond with Krocky Meshki...
Ep70: A Multi-Day R2R2R Extravaganza With Keaton Wanninger
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They're four best friends from Iowa, forever bonded by a Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim adventure none of them will ever forget. Today, the ins and outs of their e...
Ep69: Guns, Mountain Lions, And 56 Surgeries: A Physical Therapist's Adventure-Filled R2R
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine going through 56 surgeries and still being able to hike the Grand Canyon. That's just one of the epic challenges Becca Schumer faced on her wa...
Ep68: A Flatlander's Unique Approach To Training Fuels A Grand Canyon Obsession With Howie Schomer
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you see it? Not long ago, I put out a Facebook post asking for someone—anyone—to join me for an impromptu interview. Within minutes, I was rec...
Ep67: Group Mentality For Grand Canyon Hiking With Syndie McNaughton
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hiking in a group of two or more? You might not know it, but your group's experience is in your hands—no matter who you are. Veteran Canyon hiker Sy...
Ep66: Modern Marvels—The History Of The Canyon's Iconic Trails and Bucket List Hikes With Davy Crockett
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Davy Crockett—yes, that's his real name—is a prominent figure in the world of ultra marathoning. Along the way, he fell in love with the Grand Can...
Ep65: A Paralyzing Fear Of Heights And Unexpected Rim2Rim Drama With Sharlene Hackles
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being afraid of heights is a very real issue many deal with on Grand Canyon hikes. For Aussie Sharlene Hackles, that fear can be almost debilitating. ...
Ep64: Superman's Tough Day—A Drama-Filled R2R2R With Buffy Park And Coach Arnie
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If he can struggle, anybody can. Today, my winter Rim2Rim2Rim alongside two of the strongest hikers I know—Buffy Park and Coach Arnie. This is our t...
Ep63: WE'RE BACK! Coach Arnie's R2R2R2R2R At 65, Plus 5 Questions To Ask Yourself About Getting Canyon-Ready
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine crossing the Grand Canyon four times in one go. It's a challenge that's hard to comprehend, but one Coach Arnie took on recently in his quest ...
Ep62: Best Of: Preparation Is The Key To Canyon Success With Jackie Kunkel
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're going to hike Rim2Rim in the Grand Canyon, preparation is the #1 indicator of success. How you train and how you plan can truly make all the...
Ep61: Best Of: What You Need To Know About Multiple Day Rim2Rims With John Sterrett
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logistics can be just as challenging as the hike—especially when you're talking about multi-day trips on the corridor trails. Today, we speak with C...
Ep60: Best Of: A Very Personal Rim2Rim Success Story With Sandrelle Aguirre
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sandrelle Aguirre lost her marriage and her best friend in a span of months. But instead of retreating into the darkness, she used her personal traged...
Ep59: Best Of: How Not To Die At Grand Canyon With Dr. Tom Myers
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Myers—The Canyon Doc—is the medical director for Grand Canyon National Park, and has been practicing at Grand Canyon Clinic for 34 years. ...
Ep58: Best Of: Learning From An Older Hiker's Accidental Rim2River
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking on the Canyon is an impressive feat at any age. But at 70? That takes even more grit and determination. Today, Phil Neely shares his experience...
Ep57: Best Of: Rim2Rim Lessons With Jessica Vavrus
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to train, what to pack, how to handle food and water intake and so much more—Jessica Varvus did all the research she could in preparation for he...
Ep56: Best Of: Hiking In A Group And How It Can All Go Wrong With Al Pickering
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al Pickering and his wife had a dream: the iconic Rim-to-Rim hike in the Grand Canyon. But when Al invited his younger brother along—and feared his ...
Ep55: Best Of: Training Advice You Can Take Action On Today With Brad Gill
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training for your Canyon adventure doesn't have to be complicated, and Brad Gill will prove it. Today, the veteran marathoner and triathlete shares hi...
Ep54: Best Of: The Marvelous Ms. Mary's Lessons From 175 Canyon Hikes
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Banik is 73 years old, and has hiked the Grand Canyon 175 hard-earned times...and counting. Today, Ms. Mary shares her triumphs, her near-tragedy...
Ep53: Shark Tank And The Power Of "Why Not You?" For Canyon Hikers
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Appearing on the TV show Shark Tank was a life highlight for my brother and me. Now—seven years later—the lessons I learned are being applied to G...
Ep52: A Father/Daughter R2R Success Story With Paul Hofmann and Amybeth Hancock
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It started with what dad figured was an unserious idea, and ended with he and his adult daughter conquering one of the most serious hikes in the world...
Ep51: Live From The North Rim: Best-Selling Author Kevin Fedarko
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Fedarko now has two Grand Canyon-related best sellers to his name: The Emerald Mile and his latest book, A Walk In The Park, which chronicles wh...
Ep50: War Of The Ways II: The Case For A South-North Rim2Rim With Buffy Park
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After talking north-to-south Rim2Rims in the last episode, we move on to south-to-north Rim2Rims in this one. Buffy Park is back for a discussion on t...
Ep49: War Of The Ways: The Case For A North-To-South Rim2Rim With Buffy Park
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Which way do I go?" It's a common question when deciding the direction you'll take when planning a Rim-to-Rim adventure. Today, we break down the pro...
Ep48: Beware The OCTOBER Heat + Death And Despair On North Kaibab Encore
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode today where we discuss the unprecedented extreme heat in Arizona and the Canyon—very dangerous as it comes right in the middle of ...
Ep47: Rim2Rim Guided Tour: North Kaibab To Bright Angel
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hiking Rim2Rim and want a tour guide along the way? Download this episode and take it with you as Brian joins you for all the stops along the way with...
Ep46: Rim2Rim Guided Tour: South Kaibab To North Kaibab
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hiking Rim2Rim and want a tour guide along the way? Download this episode and take it with you as Brian joins you for all the stops along the way with...
Ep45: A Rim2Rim Story: The Power Of Preparation With Jackie Kunkel
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're going to hike Rim2Rim in the Grand Canyon, preparation is the #1 indicator of success. How you train and how you plan can truly make all the...
Ep44: The Mental Side Of Canyon Hiking With Mary From Kansas
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary from Kansas is now a Canyon vet, having completed her first Rim-to-Rim in May. But getting there wasn't just a physical challenge—it was a men...
Ep43: An English Hiker's Grand Obsession With Steve & Georgia Coppen
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine loving the Grand Canyon so much that Phantom Ranch stew is on your holiday menu—in England! This is the story of the father/daughter duo of ...
Ep42: The Two Extremes Of Canyon Hiking: Majesty And Mayhem, Separated By Mere Miles
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
August 22, 2024 is a day I won't forget. For me, it meant a Rim2River hike in shockingly perfect summer conditions. For those downriver in the Havasup...
Ep41: The Hike From Hell—And What To Do In A Heat Emergency With Dr. Tom Myers
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you know what to do if you or someone you were hiking with was having a heat emergency? Phillip Grim was just 10 years old when he set out to hi...
Ep40: Failing Forward: Valuable Lessons From A Canyon Crossing Gone Wrong
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you mess something up, you have to admit it. You have to own it. You have to wear it. So...that's what I'll do today, as I talk about the harsh l...
Ep39: A Rim2Rim Success Story & Big Lessons Learned With Jessica Vavrus
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to train, what to pack, how to handle food and water intake and so much more—Jessica Varvus did all the research she could in preparation for he...
Ep38: Heat Training For Canyon Hikers With Coach Arnie
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summer hiking in the Grand Canyon can be dangerous. Fatally so, in fact. But if you're going to take it on, at least do yourself (and those who might ...
Ep37: Multi-Day R2Rs, Flatlander Training, & A Helicopter Rescue With John Sterrett
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Logistics can be just as challenging as the hike—especially when you're talking about multi-day trips on the corridor trails. Today, we speak with C...
Ep36: Uncle Scott's Final Hike: Just 15 Days Later, Jessica & Greg Ryan Share Their Story
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The stretch from June 16 through July 7 of 2024 was amongst the deadliest in the recorded history of the Grand Canyon. Four hikers lost their lives du...
Ep35: Writing The Book On R2R Training With Alicia Caine
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Caine was so inspired by her Rim2Rim—that she wrote a book about it. Today, Alicia shares the story of that unforgettable day, and what drove...
Ep34: EMERGENCY EPISODE—Four Canyon Deaths In Last Three Weeks
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a devastating three weeks in the Grand Canyon, with FOUR hiking deaths. We don't know for sure that any of them were heat-related, but it's ...
Ep33: R2R Strategies, Mule Madness, North Rim Vibes & More: Canyon Q&A With Zeena Speciale
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A variety show today as we cover topics from hiking in the heat to wearing headphones to North Rim mule rides to a spouse's perspective of their Canyo...
Ep32: "We Can't All Die Here" — A Rim2Rim Misadventure With Al Pickering
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al Pickering and his wife had a dream: the iconic Rim-to-Rim hike in the Grand Canyon. But when Al invited his younger brother along—and feared his ...
Ep31: Rim2Rim Is For Losers With Jamie Zwilling
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Zwilling is the best kind of "loser"—the kind who has battled obesity and managed to cut his weight almost exactly in half. Today, Jamie share...
Ep30: I Hiked R2R In 109° So You Don't Have To
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's everything I don't advise: a Rim-to-Rim during the hottest time of the year. So if someone has to do it, it might as well be me. Come along as I ...
Ep29: The Power of Shade—Hot Weather Survival With Ted Piotrowski
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hiking in direct sun in the Canyon's warmer months isn't just uncomfortable—it can actually help kill you. Today, we talk to the creator of the Gran...
Ep28: A First-Timer's "Fight" With The Canyon With Phil Neely
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking on the Canyon is an impressive feat at any age. But at 70? That takes even more grit and determination. Today, Phil Neely shares his experience...
Ep27: When The Canyon Kills: A Boston Marathoner's Tragic Miscalculation
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was supposed to be the trail run of a lifetime—which is saying something, considering Margaret Bradley had conquered the iconic Boston Marathon j...
Ep26: Packing Smart For Rim2Rim & More With The Marvelous Ms. Mary
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Banik—at age 73—just completed her 181st Grand Canyon hike...and I got to go along with her! Afterwards, we sat in the lobby at Bright Angel ...
Ep25: How Not To Die At Grand Canyon With Dr. Tom Myers
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Myers—The Canyon Doc—is the medical director for Grand Canyon National Park, and has been practicing at Grand Canyon Clinic for 34 years. ...
Ep24: Training 101: Keeping It Simple For Rim2Rim & Beyond With Brad Gill
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training for your Canyon adventure doesn't have to be complicated, and Brad Gill will prove it. Today, the veteran marathoner and triathlete shares hi...