Ep112: Avoiding Mistakes That Can Kill Grand Canyon Hikers With Park PSAR Leader Meghan Smith
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Meghan Smith discusses critical safety tips for hikers in the Grand Canyon, focusing on common misconceptions and emergency response.
Meghan Smith, Grand Canyon National Park’s Preventive Search and Rescue Coordinator, joins the show for a rare look inside what really happens when hikers get in trouble below the rim. After a brutal stretch of heat-related deaths in the canyon, Meghan explains what hikers misunderstand about rescue, self-rescue, kids in extreme heat, PSAR volunteers, trail runners, emergency response, signage, and why help is never as simple or guaranteed as many people assume. This is essential listening for anyone planning to hike the Grand Canyon. ***** Click to read the companion article to this episode, How To Avoid The Mistakes That Kill Grand Canyon Hikers . ***** 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…
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