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Episode 84
Lori Anne wasn’t out to break any records. In her mid-60s, recovering from health setbacks, she set a goal that felt both “crazy” and deeply necessar…
10 months ago
Ep83: The Boss Below The Rim: Ranger Lisa Hendy On Rescue, Respect, & Responsibility
Season 2 Episode 83
She’s the boss of everything below the rim—and one of the most respected rangers in the National Park Service. In this raw, revealing conversation, G…
10 months ago
Tales From Below (Ep2): The Brotherhood Trek
Episode 83
When Scott DeBergh reunited with three college friends for their first-ever trek below the rim together, they expected a challenge—but nothing could’…
10 months, 1 week ago
Ep82: When It's OK To Quit: Caleb Metzger's Rim2Rim Wakeup Call
Season 2 Episode 82
Caleb Metzger has hiked Rim2Rim multiple times, including one-day crossings with his teenage son. But this spring, on a planned two-day Rim2Rim2Rim, …
10 months, 1 week ago
Tales From Below (Ep1): The Secret Rim-To-Rim
Episode 82
In the premiere episode of our new series Tales From Below, Gordo Barcomb crosses the Grand Canyon with a team of six—four unforgettable days from So…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep81: Going Down: Punishment And Payoff On North Kaibab
Season 2 Episode 81
Every Rim2Rim hike begins with a drop—and North Kaibab's can be a rude awakening to your legs.
In this episode, Brian takes you step-by-step through …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep80: Jackie & The Crazies: A Rim2Rim Masterpiece Marred By Sudden Tragedy
Season 2 Episode 80
What started as a joyful Grand Canyon crossing for Jackie Kunkel and her crew—“The Crazies”—turned somber in the final stretch when they encountered …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep79 – The R3 Reality Check: Why Rim2Rim2Rim Isn’t Just Another Hike
Season 2 Episode 79
Thinking about hiking Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in a single day? Hold up.
In this episode, Brian lays down a no-nonsense warning for anyone dreaming of the G…
11 months ago
Ep78: Day Hiker Vs. Backpacker With Jerry Crank And Scott DeBergh
Season 2 Episode 78
They met below the rim, at the start of their separate bucket-list adventures. One was out for a day hike, the other a long backpacking trip. Today, …
11 months, 1 week ago
Ep77: Conquering The Canyon At 77 With Jerry Crank
Season 1 Episode 77
It wasn't until about six months ago that Jerry Crank even thought of taking on the Grand Canyon. But, inspired by our group and fueled by a fitness …
11 months, 2 weeks ago