The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show Bright Angel Outfitters

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 Canyon Shade Tracker—a powerful new tool designed to show Canyon hikers exactly when and where they can find shade, anywhere on their route, any day of the year.
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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.
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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.
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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.
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The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.
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For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com
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For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:
YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos
Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail
TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos
Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
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For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for:
Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More  
 
 

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 experience as a first-timer, which includes plenty of valuable information that can help us all in our Grand Canyon adventures.
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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.
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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.
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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.
*****
The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.
*****
For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com
*****
For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:
YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos
Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail
TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos
Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
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For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for:
Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More  

It was supposed to be the trail run of a lifetime—which is saying something, considering Margaret Bradley had conquered the iconic Boston Marathon just months earlier. But Margaret's story is a study in what can go wrong even for the most fit amongst us—and how a lack of preparation and planning can have deadly consequences in the Grand Canyon.
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This telling of Margaret's story was inspired by the work of Christopher Reynolds in the LA Times (read his 2004 story Running Dry here) and Michael Ghiglieri and Dr. Tom Myers in the book Over The Edge: Death In Grand Canyon (purchase here).
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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.
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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.
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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.
*****
The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.
*****
For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com
*****
For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:
YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos
Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail
TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos
Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
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For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for:
Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More  

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 Lodge for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from which route is best for Rim2Rim, what to pack, what to wear, hiking in heat, and mistakes she commonly sees. We even had a spirited disagreement (gulp)—on the need for trekking poles! It's a day with the Marvelous Ms. Mary that's full of valuable takeaways for anyone planning a Canyon adventure.
Plus a training tip from Coach Arnie that will make you appreciate your big toe.
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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.
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To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.
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Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.
*****
The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.
*****
For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com
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For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:
YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos
Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail
TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos
Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
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For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for:
Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More  
 

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. Myers is also an accomplished author, with his most famous work being Over The Edge: Death In Grand Canyon, which he co-authored with Michael Ghiglieri. Today, Dr. Myers shares life-saving tips from his latest work, How Not To Die In Grand Canyon, which is meant to be a survival guide for anyone venturing below the rim. 
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To purchase How Not To Die In Grand Canyon, click here. Proceeds benefit Grand Canyon Conservancy and the Grand Canyon's Preventative Search & Rescue program.
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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.
*****
Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.
*****
The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.
*****
For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com
*****
For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:
YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos
Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail
TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos
Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
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For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for:
Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More  
 
 
 

Training for your Canyon adventure doesn't have to be complicated, and Brad Gill will prove it. Today, the veteran marathoner and triathlete shares his smart and simple training regiment, along with the compelling story of the long Grand Canyon adventure it was built for. 
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Want to check out Brad's training program and packing list? Click here to download the spreadsheet. (Thanks to Brad for so generously making it available to us!)
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Have an idea or someone you think would be a great guest for the show? Reach out anytime to Brian at gchikerdude@brightangeloutfitters.com.
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The Rim2Rim Pack from Bright Angel Outfitters is now available for preorder! Check out our Canyon-inspired day pack by clicking here.
*****
The all-new Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is LIVE!! This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from Bright Angel Outfitters aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.
*****
For Canyon-centric hoodies, sweatshirts & tees—including the Victor Vomit tee and our new Rim-to-Rim collection— please visit BrightAngelOutfitters.com
*****
For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:
YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videos
Instagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trail
TikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videos
Facebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)
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For the best and most helpful Facebook groups dedicated to hiking the Grand Canyon, search for:
Grand Canyon Hikers Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Grand Canyon R2R2R Run! Grand Canyon R2R+ Training Grand Canyon Ridesharing and Transportation - Rim to Rim & More