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The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show

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.

Copyright: © 2024

Latest Episodes:

Ep47: Rim2Rim Guided Tour: North Kaibab To Bright Angel Oct 01, 2024

Show notes

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 information about what you're seeing, how much progress you've made, and how far you still have to go. All brought to you free of charge by Bright Angel Outfitters.

Here are the stops on the North Kaibab - Bright Angel route:

00:00 North Kaibab Trailhead

02:31 Supai Tunnel

04:30 Redwall Bridge

06:20 Roaring Springs

08:26 Manzanita Rest Area

10:57 Cottonwood Campground (Roaring Springs Instructions)

14:24 Phantom Ranch

17:52 Silver Bridge

20:09 River Resthouse

22:47 Havasupai Gardens

25:25 Three-Mile Resthouse

27:36 Mile-And-A-Half Resthouse

Ep46: Rim2Rim Guided Tour: South Kaibab To North Kaibab Sep 24, 2024

Show notes

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 information about what you're seeing, how much progress you've made, and how far you still have to go. All brought to you free of charge by Bright Angel Outfitters.

Here are the stops:

00:00 South Kaibab Trailhead/The Chimney

03:00 Ooh Aah Point

04:30 Cedar Ridge

06:13 Skeleton Point

08:32 The Tipoff

10:49 Black Bridge

13:25 Phantom Ranch

16:08 Ribbon Falls Junction

17:50 Cottonwood Campground

19:25 Manzanita Rest Area

21:00 Roaring Springs

23:10 Redwall Bridge

24:33 Supai Tunnel

25:52 Coconino Overlook

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

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The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

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For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

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For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep45: A Rim2Rim Story: The Power Of Preparation With Jackie Kunkel Sep 17, 2024

Show notes

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 difference. Today, we speak with Jackie Kunkel, a 59-year-old who recently took on this bucket list adventure with two other ladies—and learn how they finished with smiles on their faces.

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

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The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

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For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

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For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep44: The Mental Side Of Canyon Hiking With Mary From Kansas Sep 10, 2024

Show notes

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 mental one as well. Today, Mary unpacks the strategies she used, including training as a flatlander, and how her anxiety led to overpacking—or, as she puts it, "fear packing."

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

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The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

*****

For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

*****

For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep43: An English Hiker's Grand Obsession With Steve & Georgia Coppen Sep 03, 2024

Show notes

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 Steve & Georgia Coppen, who were planning a summer hike to Phantom before a waterline break forced them to change plans at the last minute.

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

*****

To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

*****

The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

*****

For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

*****

For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep42: The Two Extremes Of Canyon Hiking: Majesty And Mayhem, Separated By Mere Miles Aug 27, 2024

Show notes

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 Havasupai area, though, it meant a raging flash flood that led to chaos—and loss. We'll talk with Dr. Tom Myers about what to do in the event of flash flooding on your hike, and also catch up with a pair of hikers at the bottom of the Canyon for an interview on their plans for a Rim2Rim2Rim—and how they prepare as flatlanders living in Florida.

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

*****

The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

*****

Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

*****

The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

*****

For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

*****

For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep41: The Hike From Hell—And What To Do In A Heat Emergency With Dr. Tom Myers Aug 20, 2024

Show notes

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 hike Rim-to-Rim with his family. But he never made it. Today, 28 years later, his story is a reminder of the serious business of hiking the Grand Canyon—and how one poor decision can snowball into an unfathomable nightmare.

Plus, Dr. Tom Myers shares the many ways to both recognize and treat heat emergencies.

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Dr. Myers' and Michael Ghiglieri's book Over The Edge: Death In Grand Canyon is widely available, including on Amazon and in gift shops around the park.

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To purchase Dr. Myers' How Not To Die In Grand Canyon—which is a thin pamphlet full of potentially life-saving information that can easily be packed and carried into the Canyon— click here. Proceeds benefit Grand Canyon Conservancy and the Grand Canyon's Preventative Search & Rescue program.

*****

Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

*****

The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

*****

To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

*****

Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

*****

The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

*****

For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

*****

For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep40: Failing Forward: Valuable Lessons From A Canyon Crossing Gone Wrong Aug 13, 2024

Show notes

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 lessons I learned about myself on a recent Rim2Rim, and hope they can help you on your own Grand Canyon adventure.

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

*****

The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

*****

Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

*****

The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

*****

For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

*****

For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep39: A Rim2Rim Success Story & Big Lessons Learned With Jessica Vavrus Aug 06, 2024

Show notes

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 her May Rim2Rim. Today, she shares what worked, what didn't, and what she wishes she'd have known before taking on the mighty Grand Canyon.

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

*****

The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

*****

To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

*****

Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

*****

The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

*****

For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

*****

For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Ep38: Heat Training For Canyon Hikers With Coach Arnie Jul 30, 2024

Show notes

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 otherwise be forced to rescue you) the service of being physically and mentally prepared for an extreme physical activity in an extreme environment. Today, exercise physiologist and Canyon vet Coach Arnie shows us how becoming heat adapted is possible—if you're willing to put in the work.

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Please join the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group by clicking here.

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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.

*****

The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.

*****

Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.

*****

The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.

*****

For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com

*****

For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:

YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos

Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail

TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos

Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

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