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Julian Coiner is a realtor and triathlete, and also a veteran of 51 Rim-to-Rims, including a recent crossing where he helped a 92-year-old set a Guinness World Record for being the oldest known person to complete the Grand Canyon's most iconic hike. Today, Julian is more concerned with helping others have memorable Rim-to-Rims than he is any personal ambitions, and he does so with an infectious joy aimed at having his hiking partners finish with smiles on their faces. In this conversation, Julian shares the valuable secrets he's learned by hiking alongside so many first-timers, and the tips that can help any hiker have a successful adventure below the rim.
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Welcome to the home of Grand Canyon hiking. The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show helps hikers plan, train for, and better understand hikes below the rim, from short day hikes to Rim-to-Rim, Rim-to-River, Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Trail, South Kaibab Trail, North Kaibab Trail, backpacking trips, heat safety, water planning, shuttle logistics, and more.
Host Brian Speciale shares Grand Canyon stories, trail-tested advice, safety lessons, interviews, and community wisdom from first-timers, seasoned hikers, rangers, Canyon insiders, and everyday people who have learned powerful lessons below the rim.
Whether you are planning Rim-to-Rim, dreaming of Phantom Ranch, preparing for your first Grand Canyon hike, or looking for honest stories of triumph, tragedy, mistakes, and trail-won wisdom, this podcast will help you hike your best hike.
Listeners call the show “an invaluable resource,” “the perfect mix of inspiration, realistic caution, and tips for success,” and “a welcoming place and wealth of information.”
New episodes weekly. Join the conversation in the Hike Club Grand Canyon private Facebook group.