S3E112 - Ep112: Avoiding Mistakes That Can Kill Grand Canyon Hikers With Park PSAR Leader Meghan Smith
Published: July 15, 2026
Duration: 59:57
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.
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