
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,... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 137 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | WildernessPlaces & TravelSociety & CultureSports | |||

In this breaking update, Brian shares what is known so far after a devastating flash flood tore through the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park. From destroyed bridges and trail damage to the closure of the Colorad... more
From Skittles and pizza to lemonade and squirrel raids, this Canyon Confessions episode proves that food below the rim gets personal fast. Brian reads community-submitted mistakes and breaks down the real lesson behind them: calories in your pack do ... more
Rim-to-River is one of the Grand Canyon's classic hikes—and the descent is only the setup. This complete, step-by-step guide follows the standard route down South Kaibab, through Phantom Ranch and the River Trail, and up Bright Angel, showing you how... more
You can be fit, experienced, and still not be ready for the Grand Canyon hike you planned. In this Canyon Confessions episode, Brian breaks down community-submitted mistakes about training, stairs, downhill damage, elevation, illness, past fitness, a... more
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Anyone who is in love with The Canyon should be able to listen to this and be instantly transported back to their own amazing (and sometimes foolish) hikes below the rim. Great show whether you’ve hiked the canyon extensively or are looking for motivation to do it for the first time. It’ll have you itching to book your next adventure.
I have listened to every episode 2 or 3 times now. The show has inspired me to hike and explore the Grand Canyon again with greater confidence and awe at the magnificence of the is place. Brian has given so much good information to both novice and experienced canyon hikers and has started a movement in the Grand Canyon! Thank you!!
I have listened to every podcast at least once. I listen while I work out on the east coast and pretend I am back in the GC on my next trek.
Brian has put together the best podcast for hiking the Grand Canyon. His guests give practical, yet expert advice. There’s lots to learn from his show. It’s the people who train and experience the Canyon who help others just starting out. Your podcast inspires me. Thanks for all you do.
So much great information shared here from what to eat, wear, pack, safety, inspirations, warnings, etc. It’s got it all! My husband and I had a such a successful rim to rim we can’t wait to do it again!
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A practical, safety-minded show for Grand Canyon hikers, blending route recommendations, training strategies, and real-life stories from climbers, rangers, and trail community members. Episodes emphasize preparing for Rim-to-Rim, Rim-to-River, and below-the-rim adventures with a focus on injury prevention, heat safety, pacing, nutrition, gear, and decision-making under challenging conditions. Notable strengths include expert guests who translate field experience into actionable steps, a strong sense of community, and motivational coaching that helps listeners plan smarter, hike safer, and push toward ambitious goals at their own pace.
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The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show launched 3 years ago and published 137 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show include:
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2. Lisa Marie
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4. Maddie Mineer
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7. Gary Teal
8. Amy Teal
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