Ep108 — Called by the Canyon: An Aussie's Rim-to-River Story
About this episode
Shannon Stirling shares his transformative rim-to-river hiking adventure in the Grand Canyon.
When Shannon Stirling from Sydney, Australia got a last-minute invitation to join friends in Las Vegas, he started asking a different question: how far is the Grand Canyon? Just weeks later, inspired by The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show and advice from Coach Arnie, Shannon set out on a rim-to-river adventure down South Kaibab to the Colorado River and back out of the canyon. Along the way he battled self-doubt, drew inspiration from a fallen friend, and discovered just how powerful the canyon experience can be. ***** Our new hiking packs are here! Our signature Rim2Rim Pack is back, along with the new Canyon Elite 25, which takes the same features that made the Rim2Rim Pack famous — namely its front pockets and insulated hydration pocket — and adds a much-requested hip belt to make it even easier to dial in your fit. Find out more and order yours at hiKin.club . Supplies are limited, so be sure to check it out today. ***** Please join Hike Club Grand Canyon on Facebook by clicking here . This is the official group of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, and it's a judgment-free zone full of interaction, information, and inspiration—it's simply THE place to get the best information in…
People in this episode
Host: Brian
Guest: Shannon Stirling
Topics covered
- hiking
- adventure
- self-discovery
- canyon experience
- inspiration
Keywords
- Grand Canyon
- hiking
- rim-to-river
- self-doubt
- inspiration
- adventure
- Coach Arnie
Sponsors
hiKin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, Hike Club Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Outfitters
Places: Sydney, Australia, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, South Kaibab, Colorado River
More episodes of The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show
- Ep109 — Rim to River on the South Rim’s Toughest Trail (Plus a River Rescue!)
- Ep107 — Surprise! North Kaibab is Reopening May 15 — But Should You Count On Rim-to-Rim In 2026??
- Ep106 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 2): Bright Angel, South Kaibab & More
- Ep105 — Grand Canyon Rim-to-River Breakdown (Part 1): Choosing Your Route
- Ep104 — Life on the Grand Canyon Trail Crew: The Toughest Job You'll Never See
- Ep103: BREAKING: Grand Canyon Trail Supervisor Shares First Assessment of North Kaibab
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