The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show

“I am continually inspired by the guests and the vulnerability of everyone to share their story—so others can learn and make their own.”Whether you're planning Rim2Rim or just dreaming of hiking the Grand Canyon, this is the podcast that prepares you—mind, body, and spirit.Host Brian Speciale brings you stories of triumph, tragedy, and trail-won wisdom—told by first-timers, seasoned vets, and Canyon insiders alike.“An invaluable resource.”"Brian and the community he has curated is such a welcoming place and wealth of information."“It’s the perfect mix of inspiration, realistic caution, and tips for success.”🎧 New episodes weekly👣 Join the conversation in the hiKin Grand Canyon private group on Facebook

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Recent Episodes
  • Ep82: When It's OK To Quit: Caleb Metzger's Rim2Rim Wakeup Call
    Jun 4, 2025 – 50:27
  • Tales From Below (Ep1): The Secret Rim-To-Rim
    May 31, 2025 – 09:02
  • Ep81: Going Down: Punishment And Payoff On North Kaibab
    May 28, 2025 – 32:23
  • Ep80: Jackie & The Crazies: A Rim2Rim Masterpiece Marred By Sudden Tragedy
    May 21, 2025 – 47:27
  • Ep79 – The R3 Reality Check: Why Rim2Rim2Rim Isn’t Just Another Hike
    May 14, 2025 – 29:10
  • Ep78: Day Hiker Vs. Backpacker With Jerry Crank And Scott DeBergh
    May 7, 2025 – 01:01:28
  • Ep77: Conquering The Canyon At 77 With Jerry Crank
    Apr 30, 2025 – 46:51
  • Ep76: Reward Yourself After Your Hike! With John Haley
    Apr 23, 2025 – 52:29
  • Ep75: The Great Rim2Rim Debate Of 2025 — With The Sudden Trail Closure, What Should You Do?
    Apr 18, 2025 – 22:12
  • Ep74: What Not To Do When Hiking The Canyon With The Marvelous Ms. Mary
    Apr 16, 2025 – 57:18
  • Ep73: BREAKING NEWS: Bright Angel Trail Closure And Its Potentially Dangerous And Deadly Impact On Rim2Rim Season
    Apr 10, 2025 – 35:47
  • Ep72: Rim-To-Rim: A Beginner's Guide Audiobook
    Apr 9, 2025 – 55:23
  • Ep71: The Most Interesting Man At Grand Canyon With Krocky Meshkin
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:04:26
  • Ep70: A Multi-Day R2R2R Extravaganza With Keaton Wanninger
    Mar 26, 2025 – 54:18
  • Ep69: Guns, Mountain Lions, And 56 Surgeries: A Physical Therapist's Adventure-Filled R2R
    Mar 19, 2025 – 36:24
  • Ep68: A Flatlander's Unique Approach To Training Fuels A Grand Canyon Obsession With Howie Schomer
    Mar 12, 2025 – 43:00
  • Ep67: Group Mentality For Grand Canyon Hiking With Syndie McNaughton
    Mar 5, 2025 – 46:54
  • Ep66: Modern Marvels—The History Of The Canyon's Iconic Trails and Bucket List Hikes With Davy Crockett
    Feb 26, 2025 – 55:53
  • Ep65: A Paralyzing Fear Of Heights And Unexpected Rim2Rim Drama With Sharlene Hackles
    Feb 19, 2025 – 01:05:28
  • Ep64: Superman's Tough Day—A Drama-Filled R2R2R With Buffy Park And Coach Arnie
    Feb 12, 2025 – 01:35:37
  • Ep63: WE'RE BACK! Coach Arnie's R2R2R2R2R At 65, Plus 5 Questions To Ask Yourself About Getting Canyon-Ready
    Feb 5, 2025 – 43:24
  • Ep62: Best Of: Preparation Is The Key To Canyon Success With Jackie Kunkel
    Jan 1, 2025 – 01:15:31
  • Ep61: Best Of: What You Need To Know About Multiple Day Rim2Rims With John Sterrett
    Dec 25, 2024 – 57:35
  • Ep60: Best Of: A Very Personal Rim2Rim Success Story With Sandrelle Aguirre
    Dec 18, 2024 – 48:18
  • Ep59: Best Of: How Not To Die At Grand Canyon With Dr. Tom Myers
    Dec 11, 2024 – 46:44
  • Ep58: Best Of: Learning From An Older Hiker's Accidental Rim2River
    Dec 4, 2024 – 01:00:11
  • Ep57: Best Of: Rim2Rim Lessons With Jessica Vavrus
    Nov 27, 2024 – 01:04:36
  • Ep56: Best Of: Hiking In A Group And How It Can All Go Wrong With Al Pickering
    Nov 20, 2024 – 01:00:46
  • Ep55: Best Of: Training Advice You Can Take Action On Today With Brad Gill
    Nov 13, 2024 – 51:53
  • Ep54: Best Of: The Marvelous Ms. Mary's Lessons From 175 Canyon Hikes
    Nov 6, 2024 – 33:34
  • Ep53: Shark Tank And The Power Of "Why Not You?" For Canyon Hikers
    Oct 30, 2024 – 19:36
  • Ep52: A Father/Daughter R2R Success Story With Paul Hofmann and Amybeth Hancock
    Oct 23, 2024 – 51:22
  • Ep51: Live From The North Rim: Best-Selling Author Kevin Fedarko
    Oct 18, 2024 – 01:08:17
  • Ep50: War Of The Ways II: The Case For A South-North Rim2Rim With Buffy Park
    Oct 16, 2024 – 36:47
  • Ep49: War Of The Ways: The Case For A North-To-South Rim2Rim With Buffy Park
    Oct 9, 2024 – 01:01:27
  • Ep48: Beware The OCTOBER Heat + Death And Despair On North Kaibab Encore
    Oct 3, 2024 – 58:20
  • Ep47: Rim2Rim Guided Tour: North Kaibab To Bright Angel
    Oct 2, 2024 – 31:31
  • Ep46: Rim2Rim Guided Tour: South Kaibab To North Kaibab
    Sep 25, 2024 – 27:35
  • Ep45: A Rim2Rim Story: The Power Of Preparation With Jackie Kunkel
    Sep 18, 2024 – 01:15:01
  • Ep44: The Mental Side Of Canyon Hiking With Mary From Kansas
    Sep 11, 2024 – 37:10
  • Ep43: An English Hiker's Grand Obsession With Steve & Georgia Coppen
    Sep 4, 2024 – 40:26
  • Ep42: The Two Extremes Of Canyon Hiking: Majesty And Mayhem, Separated By Mere Miles
    Aug 28, 2024 – 45:37
  • Ep41: The Hike From Hell—And What To Do In A Heat Emergency With Dr. Tom Myers
    Aug 21, 2024 – 24:41
  • Ep40: Failing Forward: Valuable Lessons From A Canyon Crossing Gone Wrong
    Aug 14, 2024 – 42:16
  • Ep39: A Rim2Rim Success Story & Big Lessons Learned With Jessica Vavrus
    Aug 7, 2024 – 01:03:01
  • Ep38: Heat Training For Canyon Hikers With Coach Arnie
    Jul 31, 2024 – 34:44
  • Ep37: Multi-Day R2Rs, Flatlander Training, & A Helicopter Rescue With John Sterrett
    Jul 24, 2024 – 55:49
  • Ep36: Uncle Scott's Final Hike: Just 15 Days Later, Jessica & Greg Ryan Share Their Story
    Jul 17, 2024 – 01:27:25
  • Ep35: Writing The Book On R2R Training With Alicia Caine
    Jul 10, 2024 – 43:56
  • Ep34: EMERGENCY EPISODE—Four Canyon Deaths In Last Three Weeks
    Jul 8, 2024 – 31:56
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