Episode 85: The Arizona Trail

February 23, 2021 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 85, "The Man Who Hiked It All" is back on the podcast to tell us about one of his favorite long distance trails - The AZT.  The Arizona Trail is a nearly 800 mile path that runs from Mexico to Utah and Bart Smith thru-hiked it all in 2009 - the year that it was first designated as a National Scenic Trail.  In the show, Bart tells us about his walk through the lowlands of the Sonoran Desert, his climbs to the sky islands of the San Francisco Peaks, and his traverse of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arizona Trail, Backpacking, Backpacking Trails, Desert Backpacking, Grand Canyon National Park, Long Distance Hiking, Podcasts, Thru-Hiker

Episode 58: Havasu Falls

November 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 58, Michael and Tim tell us about their recent hike to Havasu Falls in Northern Arizona.  You’ve likely seen the iconic photos of the Falls - the turquoise water set against the desert canyon walls, the idyllic swimming holes surrounded by sunbathing backpackers, this oasis in the middle of a barren Grand Canyon.  And you've probably thought about hiking here ... but these guys have actually done it.  And they backpacked to the Falls at the ages of 10 and 12! So if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backpacking With Kids, Camping With Kids, Grand Canyon National Park, Hiking With Kids, Podcasts, Water Hikes, Waterfalls, With Kids

Episode 57: Rim-To-Rim-To-Rim

October 30, 2018 By 2 Comments

In Episode 57, Rand tells us about his recent Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hike through the Grand Canyon in Arizona. This spring he hiked the 42 mile route in 12 hours starting at the South Rim at sunrise, tagging the North Rim by noon, and returning to his starting point near The Yavapai Lodge by sunset - logging more than 20K feet of elevation change while on the trail. In the podcast, Rand tells us about the backcountry experience - with suggestions on how and when to hike the route and intel on what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grand Canyon National Park, Long Distance Hiking, Podcasts

Episode 39: Hiking News 2016 (Grand Canyon)

April 1, 2017 By Leave a Comment

In Episode 39, Therm Rider and I do a live winter show from the Yavapai Lodge at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.  After a day hiking on the Arizona and Rim Trails, we kick back a cold one and discuss some of the major hiking news events of 2016. In the show, Therm Rider and I recap and debate some of the U.S. news events that were heavily publicized in the outdoor community last year - including epic fails with drones, lost lives from selfies, and wildlife issues and encounters.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking Articles, Backpacking Discussions, Backpacking News, Backpacking Trails, Grand Canyon National Park, Hiking Articles, Hiking News, Hollywood Movies, Long Distance Backpacking, National Parks, Podcasts, Trail Politics, Trail Talk, Wildlife

View From The Rim Trail

January 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Our view from the Rim Trail as we hike toward Maricopa Point and look back on the lodges near Grand Canyon Village. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grand Canyon National Park, Videos, Winter Hiking