
S3E100 - Ep100: A First Big Grand Canyon Hike At 77
Published: February 11, 2026
Duration: 49:54
Be ready to be inspired. Recorded on a South Kaibab Rim-to-River hike, this episode follows Jerry Crank as he completes his first big Grand Canyon hike at 77 years old, alongside his son Jeff. Jerry talks about training, pacing, heart-rate management, weight loss, and what it took to climb back out the same day.
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