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

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Podcast: [The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grand-canyon-hiker-dude-show-6716320)
Published: 2026-04-15T07:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

A winter rim-to-river on New Hance — steep, snow-covered, lightly cairned, and widely considered one of the South Rim’s toughest trails. What starts as a 13-mile descent through Red Canyon and boulder fields turns into something unexpected at Hance Rapid, where a real-time river rescue unfolds in front of us. This is a full day on one of the canyon’s most unforgiving routes — route-finding decisions, exposure, fatigue, and a reminder that the Grand Canyon doesn’t care how experienced you are. If you’ve ever wondered what New Hance is really like — this is it. ***** Our new hiking packs are here! Our signature Rim2Rim Pack is back, along with the new Canyon Elite 25, which takes the same features that made the Rim2Rim Pack famous — namely its front pockets and insulated hydration pocket — and adds a much-requested hip belt to make it even easier to dial in your fit. Find out more and order yours at hiKin.club . Supplies are limited, so be sure to check it out today. ***** Please join Hike Club Grand Canyon on Facebook by clicking here . This is the official group of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, and it's a judgment-free zone full of interaction, information, and inspiration—it's simply THE place to get the best information in advance of your Canyon adventure. Join Brian, Coach Arnie, and most of the guests you've heard on the show in an environment created to answer your questions and help you have the best possible experience below the rim. It's completely free. ***** Bright Angel Outfitters is now hiKin, where hiking meets kinship to form a community of like-minded hikers dedicated to helping each other hike our best hike. It's about all of us. ***** To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram…

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