Ep111: HELICOPTER FOR TWO! How One Bad Step Changed A Grand Canyon Hike

Ep111: HELICOPTER FOR TWO! How One Bad Step Changed A Grand Canyon Hike

July 8, 2026 · 47 min · Season 3 · Episode 111

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Gary Teal shares his harrowing experience of an ankle injury during a Grand Canyon hike and the critical decisions he and his wife had to make.

A dream Grand Canyon hike. One bad step. One unforgettable outcome. When Gary Teal suffered a serious ankle injury deep below the rim, he and his wife Amy faced the kind of decisions every hiker hopes they'll never have to make. Their story is packed with lessons every Grand Canyon hiker can learn from. ***** The best way to support the show is by considering our top-of-the-line hiking packs for your next adventure, which Brian designed (and now uses) for all of his hikes. Our signature Rim2Rim Pack offeres 25L of storage in a running vest design (with front pockets and insulated hydration) that's built for serious miles. The new Canyon Elite 25 takes those same features and adds a hip belt for more support. Find out more and order yours at hiKin.club . ***** 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 advance of your Canyon adventure. Join Brian, Coach Arnie, and most of the guests you've heard on the show in an environment created to answer your questions and…

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