Grand Canyon Bound: Training Gear and Safety

About this episode

Co-hosts share a guide to preparing for hiking or running the Grand Canyon, covering training strategies, gear, safety, and route planning.

In this episode of the Dirt Podcast, co-hosts Coach Loretta and Coach Lindsay share a trail-tested guide to preparing for hiking or running the Grand Canyon. From smart training strategies and must-have gear to safety considerations and route planning, this episode is packed with practical nuggets to help you feel confident for your canyon adventure—whether you're going rim-to-rim or building toward your first big day on the trails.

People in this episode

Hosts: Loretta, Lindsay

Topics covered

• Grand Canyon
• training
• gear
• safety
• hiking
• running

Keywords

• trail-tested
• canyon adventure
• rim-to-rim
• first big day
• practical nuggets

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Grand Canyon Bound

Places: the Grand Canyon

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