Rim to Rim 55x, How to Hike R2R, Training Tips | Hike Strong Podcast | Ep. 01
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Marcus Shapiro is joined by Will Burkhart,  owner of Badass Adventures.  Will has Guided and hiked the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim 55+ times and is one of the experts you should listen to before dropping into the canyon.  There are excellent hiking guides, and then there are badass guides like Will.  His confidence and competence were forged by his years as a marine, a professional adventure race pioneer, and a hiking guide for decades, leading easy hikes to high-altitude summits.  Marcus and Will discuss R2R training, whether to cross North to South or vice versa, and much more.  Train | Hike | Repeat Hire Badass Adventures owner, Will Burkhart: https://www.badass-adventures.com/ Ask Me How To Get Fit For Your Next Hike, Trek or Backpacking Trip: https://fitfortrips.com/consultation/ Check Out The Hiking Bucket List Builder System (includes training plan): https://fitfortrips.com/hiking-challenge/ LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HikeStrongPodcast Check out the audio podcast version on all platforms: https://fitfortrips.com/hikestrongpodcast
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