The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show

By: Bright Angel Outfitters
  • Summary

  • Hike your best hike with the Grand Canyon's #1 podcast as your guide! Be inspired and informed through the riveting accounts of veterans and first-timers alike, with host Brian Speciale's unique storytelling style uncovering stories of triumph and tragedy. This is THE podcast for the Grand Canyon hiker and trail runner—especially those planning Rim2Rim and other bucket list Canyon adventures. The show is supplemented by the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show's private Facebook group.
    2024
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Episodes
  • Rim2Rim Guided Tour: South Kaibab To North Kaibab
    Sep 25 2024

    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)

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    28 mins
  • A Rim2Rim Story: The Power Of Preparation With Jackie Kunkel
    Sep 18 2024

    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.

    *****

    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)

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Mental Side Of Canyon Hiking With Mary From Kansas
    Sep 11 2024

    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."

    *****

    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)

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    37 mins

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