The 4-month duration ensures a safe, gradual progression in fitness, strength, and endurance, while allowing time to adapt to the physical demands of the Rim to River hike. It also provides ample opportunity for team-building, skill-building, recovery, and fostering mental toughness, ensuring you’re fully prepared to tackle the challenge by April 2026.

Training will typically require 4–10 hours per week (less in the early stages and more as we get closer to the hike), depending on the phase of the program. This includes a mix of strength training, endurance workouts, and active recovery sessions to gradually build your fitness and endurance. The most important session each week will be your long hike (scheduled for weekends).

The Rim to River trail we'll be following is the South Kaibab to the Colorado River and back up the Bright Angel Trail, which typically takes 8 to 12 hours to complete in a single day, depending on fitness level, pace, and breaks.

Meals and car transport and accommodations are all included in the cost of the trip. There are three costs not included.

Flights: Travel to and from Arizona (we recommend flying into Phoenix Sky Harbour, but Las Vegas is also an option).

Arrival Night in PHX: You will be responsible for booking your own accommodations on the Monday we arrive.

Equipment: You'll need a good pair of hiking shoes, poles, a head lamp and a backpack with a water bladder.

Totally normal. The Rim-to-River trail is wide, well-maintained, and non-technical — no ledge-hugging or scrambling. We’ve guided men who were nervous about heights, and they had no issues completing the hike safely. You’ll have support the entire way and can move at whatever pace feels comfortable.

Since we are travelling as a group, we'll be staying at an AirBnB in Flagstaff. It's a beautiful, well equipped space with a hot tub, private and shared rooms and lots of space for activities.

Life happens, and we’re here to support you. Our bi-weekly coaching calls and community support system will help you stay motivated and adapt your training plan as needed. The program is also designed to account for various lapses in training. We have 4 months to get this right!

We understand that unexpected events happen. Please contact us as soon as possible, and we’ll work with you on a case-by-case basis regarding refunds or other options. In saying that, this is a Team Effort. We ask that you genuinely commit to all aspects of this program before registering.

You will hike in small groups for safety and camaraderie. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded adventurers who’ve been part of the program with you. However, this hike offers a connection to nature and self reflection, so if you want some solitude while on the hike, that can be arranged.

We'll be hiking in late April where temperatures can vary widely, from cool mornings on the rim (32-40°F) to warmer conditions in the canyon (85-110°F). The program includes preparation for handling these weather changes.