About this episode
In this special episode of The Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show , Brian shares critical updates on the Dragon Bravo Fire that has devastated the North Rim. With the fire now at over 11,000 acres and containment still at 0%, much of the North Rim infrastructure—including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge—has been lost. Trail closures are expanding, including a 1.7-mile stretch of the North Kaibab Trail now burned to Supai Tunnel. But amidst the destruction, there's still hope—and a powerful message for hikers: don’t cancel your Canyon dreams, just adapt. Brian also introduces the new “North Rim Rising” shirts, with 100% of profits going to recovery efforts voted on by the community. Tune in for trail closures, fire behavior insights, what’s still safe, and how you can be part of the rebuild.