The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show22 Touko 2024

Ep27: When The Canyon Kills: A Boston Marathoner's Tragic Miscalculation

It was supposed to be the trail run of a lifetime—which is saying something, considering Margaret Bradley had conquered the iconic Boston Marathon just months earlier. But Margaret's story is a study in what can go wrong even for the most fit amongst us—and how a lack of preparation and planning can have deadly consequences in the Grand Canyon.

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This telling of Margaret's story was inspired by the work of Christopher Reynolds in the LA Times (read his 2004 story Running Dry here) and Michael Ghiglieri and Dr. Tom Myers in the book Over The Edge: Death In Grand Canyon (purchase 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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Ep115: The Complete Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Guide: South Kaibab-Phantom Ranch-Bright Angel

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...

19 Elo 1h 9min

Canyon Confessions 2: What Fit Hikers STILL Get Wrong

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, do...

12 Elo 17min

Ep114: A Grand Canyon Near-Death Experience: Heat Stroke, The ICU, And Learning To Walk Again With Maddie Mineer

Maddie Mineer is just 20 years old. She had trained for months and believed she was ready for six days below the rim. Then, in the Grand Canyon heat, her legs stopped working and she called out for he...

5 Elo 39min

Ep113: The Dangerous Gap Between FIT and READY For Grand Canyon Hikes With Steve Martin

What happens when “training for life” turns into a first Grand Canyon hike, a wrong turn below the rim, and a month of massive endurance efforts most hikers would never attempt? Steve Martin joins the...

29 Heinä 51min

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

Most hikers train for the climb. Coach Arnie says that's exactly why so many get beaten up on the way down. In this Coach Arnie Q&A, you'll learn why one of the most effective Grand Canyon training ex...

24 Heinä 57min

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

Real hikers. Real mistakes. Hard lessons from a place that does not care how ready you think you are. In the first Canyon Confessions bonus episode, Brian reads listener-submitted Grand Canyon mistake...

22 Heinä 19min

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

Meghan Smith, Grand Canyon National Park’s Preventive Search and Rescue Coordinator, joins the show for a rare look inside what really happens when hikers get in trouble below the rim. After a brutal ...

15 Heinä 59min

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

A dream Grand Canyon hike. One bad step. One unforgettable outcome. When Gary Teal suffered a serious ankle injury deep below the rim, he and his wife Amy faced the kind of decisions every hiker hopes...

8 Heinä 47min