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Trail advice, conversations, and stories from below the rim.

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Brian Speciale | Host

Brian first hiked the Grand Canyon as a seventh grader in 1986, and has since hiked 1,000+ miles below the rim.

Today, Brian taps his background in television news and production (as well as a little entrepreneurship, which was on display in season 9 of Shark Tank) to bring new episodes of The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show into the world.

While he's proud of the podcast and all the important information it gets out to the hikers who need it, Brian says he's most proud of the new Grand Canyon Central, which brings important planning tools together for the first time.

"When you hear me say we exist to help you hike your best hike, those aren't empty words," he says. "We back them up every day with all the free tools we offer the Grand Canyon hiking community."

New episodes of the podcast are released on Wednesdays, and are available wherever you get podcasts.

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THE PACKS THAT CARRY THE SHOW

It was Brian's desire for a full-size daypack with running vest features that inspired not just the Rim2Rim Pack and Canyon Elite, but also the podcast itself.

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What is The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show?

The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show is a Grand Canyon-focused podcast featuring trail advice, expert guests, hiker stories, planning guidance, and lessons from below the rim.

Who hosts The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show?

The show is hosted by Brian Speciale, a longtime Grand Canyon hiker and co-founder of hiKin.

What topics does the podcast cover?

Episodes cover routes, training, heat, hydration, water, weather, gear, logistics, rescue, canyon history, and firsthand stories from new and experienced hikers.

Where can I listen to the podcast?

Listen through the player on this page or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.