Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEp29: The Power of Shade—Hot Weather Survival With Ted Piotrowski
Season 1 Episode 29
Hiking in direct sun in the Canyon's warmer months isn't just uncomfortable—it can actually help kill you. Today, we talk to the creator of the Grand…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep28: A First-Timer's "Fight" With The Canyon With Phil Neely
Season 1 Episode 28
Taking on the Canyon is an impressive feat at any age. But at 70? That takes even more grit and determination. Today, Phil Neely shares his experienc…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep27: When The Canyon Kills: A Boston Marathoner's Tragic Miscalculation
Season 1 Episode 27
It was supposed to be the trail run of a lifetime—which is saying something, considering Margaret Bradley had conquered the iconic Boston Marathon ju…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep26: Packing Smart For Rim2Rim & More With The Marvelous Ms. Mary
Season 1 Episode 29
Mary Banik—at age 73—just completed her 181st Grand Canyon hike...and I got to go along with her! Afterwards, we sat in the lobby at Bright Angel Lod…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep25: How Not To Die At Grand Canyon With Dr. Tom Myers
Season 1 Episode 25
Dr. Tom Myers—The Canyon Doc—is the medical director for Grand Canyon National Park, and has been practicing at Grand Canyon Clinic for 34 years. Dr.…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep24: Training 101: Keeping It Simple For Rim2Rim & Beyond With Brad Gill
Season 1 Episode 24
Training for your Canyon adventure doesn't have to be complicated, and Brad Gill will prove it. Today, the veteran marathoner and triathlete shares h…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep23: Hiking Hot: Surviving The Canyon's Killer Heat With Amy Hedtke
Season 1 Episode 23
The heat in the Grand Canyon can kill—it happens every year. Unfortunately, prime hiking season falls during the hottest time of the year in Arizona,…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep22: Canyon Q&A: Best Time For Rim2Rim & More
Season 1 Episode 22
Bendict Dughoff returns for a Q&A on topics ranging from trail conditions to trekking poles.
*****
Benedict offers a service to help you take all th…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep21: Trail Talk: Conversations From South Kaibab
Season 1 Episode 21
There's nothing like learning about Grand Canyon hiking from those in the midst of actually doing the Grand Canyon hiking. That's the premise for Tra…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep20: Rim2Rim Stories: Death & Despair On North Kaibab With Lauren Hargrove
Season 1 Episode 20
Lauren Hargrove is a firefighter in Chandler, AZ, so she knows a thing or two about defying the odds. But little did Lauren know that on her Rim-to-R…
1 year, 10 months ago