Podcast

The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show

Author: hiKin
Feed episode count: 131
Official site: https://hikin.club/pages/canyon-resources
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Summary

Welcome to the home of Grand Canyon hiking. The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show helps hikers plan, train for, and better understand hikes below the rim, from short day hikes to Rim-to-Rim, Rim-to-River, Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Trail, South Kaibab Trail, North Kaibab Trail, backpacking trips, heat safety, water planning, shuttle logistics, and more. Host Brian Speciale shares Grand Canyon stories, trail-tested advice, safety lessons, interviews, and community wisdom from first-timers, seasoned hikers, rangers, Canyon insiders, and everyday people who have learned powerful lessons below the rim. Whether you are planning Rim-to-Rim, dreaming of Phantom Ranch, preparing for your first Grand Canyon hike, or looking for honest stories of triumph, tragedy, mistakes, and trail-won wisdom, this podcast will help you hike your best hike. Listeners call the show “an invaluable resource,” “the perfect mix of inspiration, realistic caution, and tips for success,” and “a welcoming place and wealth of information.” New episodes weekly. Join the conversation in the Hike Club Grand Canyon private Facebook group.

Episodes

Jul 24, 2026 · not_requested

Why Grand Canyon's BEST Training Exercise Looks Completely BACKWARD | A Coach Arnie Q&A

Duration seconds: 3422
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Jul 22, 2026 · not_requested

Canyon Confessions 1: The Canyon DOESN’T CARE How Ready You THINK You Are

Duration seconds: 1141
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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

Ep112: Avoiding Mistakes That Can Kill Grand Canyon Hikers With Park PSAR Leader Meghan Smith

Duration seconds: 3597
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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Ep111: HELICOPTER FOR TWO! How One Bad Step Changed A Grand Canyon Hike

Duration seconds: 2842
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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Ep110: You're NOT Too Old Or Too ANYTHING To Hike Grand Canyon

Duration seconds: 2654
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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Ep109 — Rim to River on the South Rim’s Toughest Trail (Plus a River Rescue!)

Duration seconds: 2007
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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Ep108 — Called by the Canyon: An Aussie's Rim-to-River Story

Duration seconds: 2708
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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

Ep107 — Surprise! North Kaibab is Reopening May 15 — But Should You Count On Rim-to-Rim In 2026??

Duration seconds: 1448
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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

Ep106 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 2): Bright Angel, South Kaibab & More

Duration seconds: 2609
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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

Ep105 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 1): Choosing Your Route

Duration seconds: 2612
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Mar 11, 2026 · not_requested

Ep104 — Life on the Grand Canyon Trail Crew: The Toughest Job You'll Never See

Duration seconds: 2895
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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

Ep103: BREAKING: Grand Canyon Trail Supervisor Shares First Assessment of North Kaibab

Duration seconds: 3351
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Feb 25, 2026 · not_requested

Ep102: The South Rim Six Pack Challenge: Are You In?

Duration seconds: 2013
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Feb 18, 2026 · not_requested

Ep101: Role Reversal: Dr. Myers Turns the Mic on Me — And Asks the Question That Broke Me

Duration seconds: 2630
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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

Ep100: A First Big Grand Canyon Hike At 77

Duration seconds: 2994
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Feb 4, 2026 · not_requested

Ep99: Is Grandview An Off-Corridor Hike You're Ready For?

Duration seconds: 2480
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Jan 28, 2026 · not_requested

Ep98: Jackie and the Crazies — My Last Conversation at the North Rim Lodge

Duration seconds: 3133
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Jan 21, 2026 · not_requested

Ep97: We Messed Up! A Rim-to-River Wake-Up Call with Mr. Grand Canyon

Duration seconds: 3684
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Dec 10, 2025 · not_requested

Ep96: Off-Corridor GC Hikes You Can Do — Tanner Trail

Duration seconds: 2099
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Nov 29, 2025 · not_requested

Ep95: Trapped By A BIBLICAL Grand Canyon Flood With Weston Myers (Plus: Our New Hiking Packs Are Here!)

Duration seconds: 3468
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Oct 15, 2025 · not_requested

Ep94: Surviving And Thriving On The Journey From Cancer To Canyon

Duration seconds: 2726
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Oct 1, 2025 · not_requested

Ep93: Facebook Joe on Fire, Family, and a Life Below the Rim

Duration seconds: 3662
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Sep 24, 2025 · not_requested

Ep92: Bruce Aiken: The Artist Who Lived At The Bottom Of The Grand Canyon

Duration seconds: 4560
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Aug 27, 2025 · not_requested

Ep91: A 10-Year-Old’s Final Hike: The Tragedy of Philip Grimm

Duration seconds: 1536
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Aug 17, 2025 · not_requested

Ep90: YouTube's Famous "Hiking Guy" On Rim-to-Rim And Beyond

Duration seconds: 3688
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Aug 13, 2025 · not_requested

Ep89: Practical Advice From 50+ Rim2Rims

Duration seconds: 3427
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