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Apple Rating 5.0 (147)
Since Dec 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Welcome to THE home of Grand Canyon hiking. If it happens below the rim—from short day hikes to Rim2Rims and beyond—you'll learn all the tips and tricks to have your safest and most memorable Grand Canyon experience. Host Brian Speciale brings you stories of triumph, tragedy, and trail-won wisdom—told by first-timers, seasoned vets, and Canyon insiders alike. But don't just take our word for it; here's what our listeners say: “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. “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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S3E110 Ep110: You're NOT Too Old Or Too ANYTHING To Hike Grand Canyon

Jun 10, 2026 44m Transcript

After breaking her kneecap at 77, Brian's mom, Sharon Speciale, wasn't sure she'd ever hike below the rim again. But at 78, she returned to the Grand Canyon with a message every hiker needs to hear:…

S3E109 Ep109 — Rim to River on the South Rim’s Toughest Trail (Plus a River Rescue!)

Apr 15, 2026 33m Transcript

A winter rim-to-river on New Hance — steep, snow-covered, lightly cairned, and widely considered one of the South Rim’s toughest trails.What starts as a 13-mile descent through Red Canyon and boulder…

S3E108 Ep108 — Called by the Canyon: An Aussie's Rim-to-River Story

Apr 08, 2026 45m Transcript

When Shannon Stirling from Sydney, Australia got a last-minute invitation to join friends in Las Vegas, he started asking a different question: how far is the Grand Canyon? Just weeks later, inspired…

S3E107 Ep107 — Surprise! North Kaibab is Reopening May 15 — But Should You Count On Rim-to-Rim In 2026??

Apr 01, 2026 24m Transcript

One week after the National Park Service announced a May 15 reopening for the North Kaibab Trail, hikers are scrambling to rethink plans once thought impossible this year. But beneath the excitement…

S3E106 Ep106 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 2): Bright Angel, South Kaibab & More

Mar 25, 2026 43m Transcript

In Part 2 of our Rim-to-River Breakdown, we turn to the Grand Canyon’s corridor trails and the classic rim-to-river routes most hikers take. Brian and Eric Nelson break down the Tanner Trail as well…

S3E105 Ep105 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 1): Choosing Your Route

Mar 18, 2026 43m Transcript

Most Grand Canyon hikers stick to the corridor trails—but there’s an entire world of rim-to-river routes beyond Bright Angel and South Kaibab. In Part 1 of our Rim-to-River Breakdown, Brian and Eric…

S3E104 Ep104 — Life on the Grand Canyon Trail Crew: The Toughest Job You'll Never See

Mar 11, 2026 48m Transcript

What’s it really like to work on a Grand Canyon trail crew? In Part 2 of our conversation with Grand Canyon Trails Supervisor Adam Gibson, we go inside the day-to-day life of the crews who build and…

S3E103 Ep103: BREAKING: Grand Canyon Trail Supervisor Shares First Assessment of North Kaibab

Mar 04, 2026 55m Transcript

For the first time since last summer’s Dragon Bravo Fire, the National Park Service has spoken in depth about the true condition of the North Kaibab Trail. In this exclusive interview, Grand Canyon…

S3E102 Ep102: The South Rim Six Pack Challenge: Are You In?

Feb 25, 2026 33m Transcript

Come along as Brian attempts the South Rim Six Pack Challenge — hiking the first mile down and back up six different Grand Canyon trails in one day. From Tanner and New Hance to the corridor trails,…

S3E101 Ep101: Role Reversal: Dr. Myers Turns the Mic on Me — And Asks the Question That Broke Me

Feb 18, 2026 43m Transcript

This episode is a role reversal.After a Grand Canyon hike, on the drive back to Flagstaff, Dr. Tom Myers (Mr. Grand Canyon) takes over the mic and interviews Brian.There is no trail breakdown, no…

S3E100 Ep100: A First Big Grand Canyon Hike At 77

Feb 11, 2026 49m Transcript

Be ready to be inspired. Recorded on a South Kaibab Rim-to-River hike, this episode follows Jerry Crank as he completes his first big Grand Canyon hike at 77 years old, alongside his son Jeff. Jerry…

S3E99 Ep99: Is Grandview An Off-Corridor Hike You're Ready For?

Feb 04, 2026 41m Transcript

With rim-to-rim still off the table, Brian heads off the corridor once again—this time down the historic Grandview Trail to Horseshoe Mesa, joined by lifelong canyon hiker Joe Adlhoch, better known…

S3E98 Ep98: Jackie and the Crazies — My Last Conversation at the North Rim Lodge

Jan 28, 2026 52m Transcript

Recorded at the North Rim's Grand Canyon Lodge on opening day 2025, this conversation follows a South Kaibab to North Kaibab Rim-to-Rim with Jackie Kunkel and her group, “the Crazies.” The discussion…

S3E97 Ep97: We Messed Up! A Rim-to-River Wake-Up Call with Mr. Grand Canyon

Jan 21, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

What happens when two experienced Grand Canyon hikers—including Dr. Tom Myers, aka Mr. Grand Canyon—leave their headlamps behind on a January rim-to-river hike?Episode 97 opens Year Three of The…

S2E96 Ep96: Off-Corridor GC Hikes You Can Do — Tanner Trail

Dec 10, 2025 34m Transcript

When the Canyon’s main arteries close, adventure doesn’t stop — it just shifts. In this episode, Brian teams up with Canyon veteran James Tenelshof for a day on the rugged Tanner Trail, one of the…

S2E95 Ep95: Trapped By A BIBLICAL Grand Canyon Flood With Weston Myers (Plus: Our New Hiking Packs Are Here!)

Nov 29, 2025 57m Transcript

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Brian and Zeena celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the Rim2Rim Pack and the brand-new Canyon Elite — and share the heart behind why hiKin exists. Then Brian…

S2E94 Ep94: Surviving And Thriving On The Journey From Cancer To Canyon

Oct 15, 2025 45m Transcript

When Tiffany Yager walked into the hospital during the pandemic, she thought she had COVID. Instead, doctors told her she had acute myeloid leukemia—and perhaps just 24 hours to live if she didn't go…

S2E93 Ep93: Facebook Joe on Fire, Family, and a Life Below the Rim

Oct 01, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

In this episode, Brian sits down with Joe Adlhoch—known in our community as “Facebook Joe”—to talk about a lifetime of Grand Canyon adventures. From his first trip as a 10-year-old with his dad, to a…

S2E92 Ep92: Bruce Aiken: The Artist Who Lived At The Bottom Of The Grand Canyon

Sep 24, 2025 1h 16m Transcript

For 33 years, Bruce Aiken and his family called Roaring Springs home—5 miles and 3,500 feet below the North Rim. From maintaining the park’s lifeline water system to creating world-renowned paintings…

S2E91 Ep91: A 10-Year-Old’s Final Hike: The Tragedy of Philip Grimm

Aug 27, 2025 25m Transcript

It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime: a 10-year-old boy’s first airplane ride, first Canyon hike, and a grandmother’s dream of sharing her love for the Grand Canyon with her family. But…

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