The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show

Brian Special follows the New Hance Trail, a rough, direct South Rim descent tied to John Hance's old canyon lore.

An Australian man shares his spontaneous decision to hike rim-to-river in the Grand Canyon after a last-minute trip invitation, inspired by his previous accomplishment of summiting Half Dome in Yosemite.

The host discusses the unexpected announcement by the National Park Service that the North Kaibab Trail will reopen on May 15, making Rim-to-Rim hiking possible again, but advises caution due to ongoing uncertainties.

This episode continues a breakdown of Grand Canyon Rim-to-River hiking routes, focusing on the Tanner Trail and comparing its difficulty and metrics with other trails like Hermit.

This episode discusses various rim-to-river hiking routes in the Grand Canyon, focusing on off-corridor options like New Hance, Hermit, and Tanner, with insights from an experienced hiker.

Brian Special stays with the North Kaibab question.

Brian Special opens with a hard question: what did the Dragon Bravo fire do to North Kaibab?

Brian Special turns the South Rim sampler into a plainspoken trail-day report.

Tom Myers turns the microphone around on Brian Special.

Brian Special and Dr.

The hosts announce the arrival of their new hiking packs, including the Rim to Rim and Canyon Elite Day Packs with a hip belt, while reflecting on their family business and commitment to helping hikers.

This episode features an interview with Dr.

This episode features Laurie Bertani sharing her story of hiking across the Grand Canyon in a day with a group of women, highlighting training, overcoming fears, and the importance of community, while also addressing permit regulations for large groups.

This episode features Jerry Crank, a man in his 70s who transformed his health to achieve a bucket-list hike in the Grand Canyon, highlighting the power of community and personal change.