Best Rimfrom Podcasts (2026)

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Training for Mount Rainier: Blake’s Two-Attempt Journey to the Summit — Part 2 | HikeStrong | Ep. 29 34:34

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Blake Hansen returns to Mount Rainier with lessons learned from his first attempt. This episode focuses on what changed the second time — particularly around gear, systems, and on-mountain decision making. We talk through how Blake refined his pack, clothing, hydration setup, food strategy, and break efficiency, and …

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Episode 171 - The Lake 1:55:40

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 46:18 - The Lake discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Training for Mount Rainier: Blake’s Two-Attempt Journey to the Summit — Part 1 | HikeStrong | Ep. 28 33:38

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In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I sit down with Blake to walk through the beginning of his Mount Rainier journey — why the mountain became a goal, how his first training cycle unfolded, and what happened during his initial summit attempt. We talk through the early training data, the challenges that showed up both in preparation and on the …

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I Don’t Hate Backpacking Anymore: Michele's Midlife Confidence Comeback | HikeStrong | Ep. 27 40:22

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In this episode, Michele shares how one miserable backpacking experience in Yosemite — a trip that began with a rolled ankle and a 5,000-foot descent — nearly pushed her away from backpacking altogether. But instead of giving up, she decided to try again. With structured training and a clearer understanding of how to prepare for a heavy pack, she r…

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Ep96: Off-Corridor GC Hikes You Can Do — Tanner Trail 34:59

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When the Canyon’s main arteries close, adventure doesn’t stop — it just shifts. In this episode, Brian teams up with Canyon veteran James Tenelshof for a day on the rugged Tanner Trail, one of the most rewarding and least-traveled routes on the South Rim. Together, they chase Escalante Peak, get cliffed out, dodge rain, and learn firsthand why off-…

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Special Report - Troll 2 (2025) 1:55:51

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SHOWNOTES 1:35 - Spoiler Free Discussion 17:34 - Spoiler Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Perspectives from Paris: What's on the Horizon for 2026 12:39

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In this special edition, I bring you highlights from our 2025 Ennov Europe User Meeting in Paris, where I spoke with four regulatory leaders from across the industry. I asked each of them the same three questions about their biggest priorities, challenges, and innovation, so you can compare perspectives, borrow what works, and plan ahead for 2026. …

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Episode 170 - Gigantis The Fire Monster 1:47:32

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Our first time we covered Godzilla Raids Again, we barely touched on the dub version of the movie! Why don’t we take a second look and also talk a bit about the unmade Volcano Monsters?!By Kyle Minnick

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Ep95: Trapped By A BIBLICAL Grand Canyon Flood With Weston Myers (Plus: Our New Hiking Packs Are Here!) 57:48

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In this special Thanksgiving episode, Brian and Zeena celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the Rim2Rim Pack and the brand-new Canyon Elite — and share the heart behind why hiKin exists. Then Brian sits down with Weston Myers, who takes us inside the moment a calm morning turned into a violent, soul-shaking flash flood in a remote part of Grand Can…

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Episode 169 - Ghidorah The Three Headed Monster Revisted 2:23:46

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We revisit Ghidorah the 3 Headed Monster!By Kyle Minnick

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How Training for Adventure Strengthens Family Bonds | Part 2 – Hilary and Alexis’ Kilimanjaro Journey | HikeStrong | Ep. 26 31:56

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In Part 2, Hilary and Alexis take us through the final weeks of training, their milestone breakthroughs, and the moments on Mount Kilimanjaro that revealed not just their physical readiness — but their resilience, mindset, and bond as a mother-daughter team. We talk about how they balanced real life with peak-phase training, including graduation, a…

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How Training for Adventure Strengthens Family Bonds | Part 1 – Hilary and Alexis’ Kilimanjaro Journey | HikeStrong | Ep. 25 33:39

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When Hilary and her daughter Alexis signed up to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, they each trained on their own schedule but stayed connected through shared goals, encouragement, and a deep commitment to see the journey through together. In this first half of their story, Hilary shares how her customized training plan—and especially the lunge progression—…

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Episode 168 - Eight Legged Freaks 1:53:03

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Lots of giant spiders...Happy Halloween!By Kyle Minnick

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20 Weeks, 20 Lessons & The MT Sobek Story | Part 2 – Lisa’s TMB Journey | HikeStrong | Ep. 24 45:57

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In Part 2 of this conversation, Marcus and Lisa pick up where they left off—digging into the peak phase of her 20-week training plan leading up to the Tour du Mont Blanc. They talk about how Lisa managed higher mileage and tougher elevation goals, how she kept her body feeling good and avoided overtraining as the workouts got tougher, and the minds…

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Episode 167 - Tarantula 1:55:36

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One giant spider!!!By Kyle Minnick

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20 Weeks, 20 Lessons to Stay Trail Fit | Part 1 – Lisa’s TMB Journey | HikeStrong | Ep. 23 27:17

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I had a pretty ambitious goal going into this conversation with my client, Lisa. The idea was to cover all 20 weeks of her Tour du Mont Blanc training plan, and my hope was that each week you’d learn something you could apply to your training — or at least walk away with a little inspiration. And the good news is — it turned out great. I’d never do…

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Ep94: Surviving And Thriving On The Journey From Cancer To Canyon 45:26

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When Tiffany Yager walked into the hospital during the pandemic, she thought she had COVID. Instead, doctors told her she had acute myeloid leukemia—and perhaps just 24 hours to live if she didn't go into intensive care immediately. Three and a half years later, this Michigan mother of three hiked more than 20 miles through the Grand Canyon, from S…

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Episode 166 - Gamera The Brave 2:08:33

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 40:02 - Gamera The Brave discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Ep93: Facebook Joe on Fire, Family, and a Life Below the Rim 1:01:02

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In this episode, Brian sits down with Joe Adloch—known in our community as “Facebook Joe”—to talk about a lifetime of Grand Canyon adventures. From his first trip as a 10-year-old with his dad, to a recent multi-day rim-to-rim-to-rim backpacking trip Joe shares how the Canyon has shaped his life and his passion for exploring both corridor and off-c…

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PMS: Mind the (Data) Gap 30:09

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Welcome back to the Ennovation Podcast, where we bring you the latest trends, insights, and expertise in life sciences and regulatory affairs. This time, we're joined by Michiel Stam, management consultant and regulatory lead at MAIN5, to explore what it really takes to prepare for EMA’s PMS data enrichment deadlines. Michiel’s top resources: Take …

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Ep92: Bruce Aiken: The Artist Who Lived At The Bottom Of The Grand Canyon 1:16:00

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For 33 years, Bruce Aiken and his family called Roaring Springs home—5 miles and 3,500 feet below the North Rim. From maintaining the park’s lifeline water system to creating world-renowned paintings of the Canyon, Bruce’s story is as legendary as the place itself. In this conversation, he reflects on life at the bottom, the devastating Dragon Brav…

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Episode 165 - Gamera Vs Jiger 1:41:47

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 15:29 - Gamera Vs Jiger discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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23 Stairs, a Treadmill & 61,350 Feet: Alicia’s Journey to Kilimanjaro | HikeStrong Podcast Ep. 22 43:05

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What does it take to climb Kilimanjaro when you don’t live near mountains? And what happens when you decide to do it all over again for the Inca Trail? In this episode, I sit down with Alicia—a self-described “non-athlete” who trained on 23 stairs behind a building and a treadmill with a pack on her back to summit Kilimanjaro. She’s funny, self-dep…

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Combo Products, Complex Rules: Regulatory Strategies for Combination Products 19:33

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Welcome back to the Ennovation Podcast, where we bring you the latest trends, insights, and expertise in Life Sciences and Regulatory Affairs. This time, I’m joined by Plamena Entcheva-Dimitrov, PhD, RAC, founder of Preferred Regulatory Consulting. Combination Products Demystified Combination products are more than the sum of their parts. From pre-…

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Special Report - Primitive War 17:16

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SHOWNOTES 1:35 - Spoiler Free Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Ep91: A 10-Year-Old’s Final Hike: The Tragedy of Philip Grimm 25:36

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It was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime: a 10-year-old boy’s first airplane ride, first Canyon hike, and a grandmother’s dream of sharing her love for the Grand Canyon with her family. But on a scorching July day, that dream became a tragedy. In this sobering episode, Dr. Tom Myers returns to share the heartbreaking story of Philip Grimm,…

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Ep90: YouTube's Famous "Hiking Guy" On Rim-to-Rim And Beyond 1:01:28

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Cris Hazzard—better known as Hiking Guy—has built one of the most trusted platforms in the outdoor world, helping millions of hikers with his honest trail guides and practical wisdom. In this conversation, Cris sits down with Brian to talk about the North Rim Fire and what it might mean for the future of Rim-to-Rim hiking, and what other hikes you …

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Episode 164 - Underwater Revisited 1:38:45

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 6:40 - Underwater Revisited discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon here!…

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Ep89: Practical Advice From 50+ Rim2Rims 57:07

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What do you get when you combine flip-flops, a Harley, and a heart for helping others cross the Canyon? You get Julian Coiner, one of the Grand Canyon’s most joyful characters. In this episode, Julian shares how guiding others rim-to-rim became his calling, the lessons learned while helping 92-year-old Alfredo Aliaga set a Guinness World Record, an…

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Ep88: How To Hike Rim-To-River Without Getting Wrecked 39:07

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As the North Rim continues to burn and Rim-to-Rim becomes impossible for the foreseeable future, Brian returns to the trail to share what is still possible. This episode documents a full Rim-to-River hike from South Kaibab to the Colorado River and back up Bright Angel—complete with trail tips, logistics, elevation insights, and hard-earned wisdom.…

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Episode 163 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory S3 1:52:42

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 21:29 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory Season 3 Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon her…

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Sacred Steps Hiking Meditation: You Are The Phoenix 20:31

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What if your greatest heartbreak was not your end—but your beginning? In this powerful walking meditation, Zeena guides you through a journey of release, remembrance, and rebirth. Inspired by the myth of the phoenix and made even more poignant in the wake of the North Rim fires at Grand Canyon, this episode invites you to walk with intention, honor…

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What Every Traveler Should Know About Guides | Chris Anderson (Part 2) | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 21 28:54

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Most travelers walk away from a guided trip thinking, “That was amazing”—but they have no idea what it actually took to make it feel that way. In Part 2 of my conversation with former REI Guide of the Year Chris Anderson, we go behind the curtain to uncover what guides really do: How REI tried to flip the script and treat guiding as a real career—a…

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Episode 162 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory S2 2:03:36

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SHOWNOTES 01:16 - The News! 16:13 - Jurassic World Chaos Theory Season 2 Discussion CREDITS Our music comes from the extremely talented Eclectic Method. We thank him for the permission to use the song "Monsters" throughout the show. If you’d like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail [email protected]. Also check out our Patreon her…

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Sacred Steps | The Fire That Transforms 15:56

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I simply MUST share this. It's too powerful not to, and just what many of us need to hear. Please subscribe to Sacred Steps: Meditation In Motion to get magic like this every single week. These are hiking/walking meditations made specifically for our hiKin community. -Brian -- As the North Rim of the Grand Canyon burns, this episode of Sacred Steps…

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North Rim Fire Update | As Fire Spreads North, How Safe Is Kaibab Lodge? 12:00

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As the Dragon Bravo Fire grows past 11,700 acres with 0% containment, frustration is mounting—not just from the blaze itself, but from what many see as a lack of access, transparency, and leadership. On today’s episode, we break down the latest updates from fire crews and federal officials, including new threats to Kaibab Lodge and continued struct…

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Rise and Fall of REI Experiences | Conversation with Chris Anderson (Part 1) | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 20 27:49

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When REI announced it was shutting down its Experiences Division, the internet exploded with outrage. For many, it felt like the company was abandoning one of the most meaningful things it offered - a way to actually get people outside, not just sell them the gear. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Anderson, Former director of Risk Management …

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Don't Give Up On Your Canyon Adventure! | North Rim Fire Update | Thursday, July 17 26:40

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In this special episode of The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, Brian shares critical updates on the Dragon Bravo Fire that has devastated the North Rim. With the fire now at over 11,000 acres and containment still at 0%, much of the North Rim infrastructure—including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge—has been lost. Trail closures are expanding, includi…