Episode Details

What would it be like to hike Rim-to-Rim without training, much less doing it in the middle of summer? Amy Hedtke shares the whys of her unusual approach in a story full of twists and turns, including broken teeth, close calls, and even nights spent on resthouse bathroom floors.

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Click here for the link to Amy's Google doc on hiking in the heat at the Grand Canyon.

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