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| #72 - Kristian Morgan | Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt Post-Effort Conversation | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:18:01 | |
Kristian Morgan is a multi-day endurance athlete who holds the second and third fastest times on the Appalachian Trail (and the southbound FKT). This year, Kristian again returned to the AT to attempt the Northbound and overall FKT. He made it to Maine ahead of record pace but was ultimately derailed by injury. We chat with Kristian about his effort and his plans to return to the AT for a 6th attempt in 2025. You can find Kristian on social media @kristianultra. You can also find his website at https://www.kristianultra.com/ Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #71 - Tara Dower | Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt Pre-Effort Conversation | 08 Aug 2024 | 01:00:45 | |
On the heels of finishing 15th overall and 4th woman at Hardrock 100, prolific ultra-runner and backpacker Tara Dower returns to the podcast to discuss her upcoming south-bound Appalachian Trail FKT attempt, which is starting this coming Saturday, August 10th 2024. She is looking to bring together her thru-hiking experience as well as her experience setting big FKTs on trails like the Colorado Trail to take down perhaps the biggest FKT of them all. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #62 - Dirt Dialogues #2 | Conditioning for the Vertically Oriented Distance Runner | 05 Apr 2024 | 01:06:00 | |
I think we might write a book by the title of this podcast. Welcome to Dirt Dialogues #2, the series where Xander Keiter and I talk anything and everything trail and ultra-running related. In this episode, we take a dive into training methods and strategies. We hope you all enjoy, and let us know what topics you'd like to see us cover in this series. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #61 - Dirt Dialogues #1 | Paul Johnson's Transcontinental Run Controversy | 20 Mar 2024 | 01:16:24 | |
Welcome to a new series called Dirt Dialogues, where Xander Keiter and I talk about various topics in the trail and ultra-running scene. This week we're talking about the controversy surrounding Paul Johnson's transcontinental run. Find Paul on Instagram @pauijohnson. You can find all of the information about his run and about Team Red White and Blue (the charity Paul is raising money for) at www.pauljohnson.run Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #60 - Lila Gaudrault | Maine Marathon Winner, Cape Cod Traverse and Eastern Trail FKTs, and New Contender in Northeast Running | 28 Feb 2024 | 01:09:07 | |
Lila Gaudrault is a 21 year-old ultra-runner and nursing student based out of Maine. Lila already has a bunch of incredibly impressive efforts to her name, including 10 FKTs, multiple outright ultramarathon wins, and first place woman in the 2022 Maine Marathon. During this episode we talk about her story and training, how she's been able to make herself such a competitive ultra-runner at such a young age, and goals and upcoming efforts. Follow Lila on Strava and on Instagram @lilagaudrault Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #59 - Philip Carcia | Part 2 - New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Winter FKT | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:38:22 | |
Philip Carcia is a distance athlete, hiker, backpacker, and content creator from the White Mountains of New Hampshire. From December 22nd through December 27th, Philip and Andrew Soares set a new Winter speed record on the New Hampshire 48, finishing in 5 days, 18 hours, 58 minutes. This is part 2 and a direct continuation of our conversation from the last episode, so if you haven't already, I would recommend listening to part 1 first! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #58 - Philip Carcia | Part 1 - New Hampshire 4,000 Footers Winter FKT | 31 Jan 2024 | 01:26:28 | |
Philip Carcia is a distance athlete, hiker, backpacker, and content creator from the White Mountains of New Hampshire. From December 22nd through December 27th, Philip and Andrew Soares set a new speed record on the New Hampshire 48, summiting all of the mountains in 5 days, 18 hours, 58 minutes. As usual, Philip and I went super long, so I'm splitting this episode into two. We talk all about the effort, his year in review, Winter records generally, and more. Tune in a couple weeks from now to hear part 2. Find Philip on social media @findingphilip. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #57 - Billy "Wahoo" Meredith | Calendar Year Triple Crown FKT | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:29:19 | |
Billy "Wahoo" Meredith is a thru-hiker from Georgia who spent 234 days between May 2nd and December 22nd breaking the record for the Calendar Year Triple Crown (Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail in a calendar year). On his journey he averaged 32 miles per day and backpacked about 7500 miles through every imaginable condition. It was a monumental and life-altering effort, and we talk all about it in this episode. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #56 - Winter Hut Traverse FKT ft. Xander Keiter | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:26:09 | |
On December 23rd, I set the Winter fastest known time on the White Mountains Hut Traverse. On this episode, Xander and I sit down to discuss this effort and Winter efforts generally. Find Xander on Instagram @xkieter2, and find the podcast on Instagram @fromthebackcountry. Send me hate mail at fromthebackcountry@gmail.com Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #55 - Q&A #3 ft. Xander Keiter | Ski The East Controversy, Is "Gridding" Adventurous?, and How to Know if You're Ready for a Big Effort | 13 Dec 2023 | 01:33:15 | |
Xander is back on the pod and we're here to answer your questions! We cover a broad range of topics, from the beer mile to Ski The East to Gridding as adventure and much more. Follow the podcast on Instagram @fromthebackcountry. Follow Xander on Strava and on Instagram @xkeiter2. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #54 - Jordan Fields and Lucy Skinner | The Dartmouth 50 | 29 Nov 2023 | 01:54:29 | |
Jordan Fields and *Dr.* Lucy Skinner are a power couple of trail running, up until recently based out of New Hampshire but now gracing Idaho with their presence. They hold the fastest recorded male and female times on the Dartmouth 50, an iconic stretch of Appalachian Trail and a northeast trail running route that is steeped in history. The 50 has a rich and complex history, and in this episode we cover their efforts, some of the history of the route, and some of our thoughts about what's been gained and lost with the rise of FKT. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #53 - Andrew Drummond | 100 Straight Days Summiting Mount Washington | 16 Nov 2023 | 01:34:02 | |
Andrew Drummond is a runner, skier, hiker, mountain athlete, and owner of Ski/Run the Whites, and he's based out of Jackson, New Hampshire. He's a staple of White Mountains culture, and he has gained popularity not only for his enormous efforts, but for documenting and sharing them as well. His latest project entailed summiting Mount Washington 100 days in a row, which is the main subject of today's episode. Find Andrew on Strava and on Instagram @sr_drummond, and check out www.skithewhites.com. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #70 - Jigger Johnson First Place Interviews | Keith Nadeau, Mead Binhammer, Lauren Gregory, Dan Curts, and Larisa Dannis MacFadden | 07 Aug 2024 | 02:07:16 | |
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| #52 - Ed Clifford & Dawn Roberts | Five Years of Dominance at Bubba's Backyard Ultra | 01 Nov 2023 | 01:32:56 | |
Ed Clifford is an ultramarathon runner from New Hampshire. He competes in many different formats of ultramarathons, but is best known for being the only person to finish Bubba's Backyard Ultramarathon (winning all five years the event has taken place). Most recently, he took down yours truly to win his fifth title. Ed, along with his wife and incredible crew chief Dawn, have found incredible success and community at Bubba's and in the greater New England ultra community. I had a lot of fun unpacking Ed's story, and I hope you all enjoy too. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #51 - The REAL Bubba's 2023 Preview ft. Xander Keiter | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:04:26 | |
Hang out with me and newly minted savior of the podcast Xander Keiter as we preview Bubba's Backyard Ultramarathon, which kicks off at 10am this Saturday 10/7. Also go check out the Run the Whites podcast previewing the event (should be out today or tomorrow). Andrew and Monte are way better than us. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #50 - Tara Dower and Liz Derstine | Colorado Trail FKT | 20 Sep 2023 | 01:52:37 | |
Tara Dower and Liz Derstine are both power houses in the multi-day and ultra distance scene. Between the two of them, they hold FKTs on the Colorado Trail, Appalachian Trail, Long Trail, BMT, Pinhoti, Via Alpina, and much more. (Tara also just came in 1st place for women at Run Rabbit Run 100 miler, btw). In late July, Tara and Liz set off together to try to set a new self-supported record on the Colorado Trail. Things didn't go as planned, but the story and effort that unfolded is one for the ages. Find Tara and Liz on Instagram, @tara.dower and @pinkfeathers, respectively. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #49 - Jason Hardrath | Rocky Mountains Slam FKT | 06 Sep 2023 | 02:02:55 | |
Friend of the podcast Jason Hardrath returns! Jason is a mountain runner and athlete based out of Oregon. This summer he became the fastest to complete the Rocky Mountains Slam, a route comprised of the 58 Colorado 14ers, 36 Wyoming 13ers, and 27 Montana 12ers. In this episode we loosely talk about Jason's effort, but we talk a ton about the ethos of mountain running, the risks and rewards of the sport, and much much more. Follow Jason on Instagram @jasonhardrath or online at jasonhardrath.com Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #48 - Will Robinson | The First Northeast 115 Thru-Hike | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:43:22 | |
Will Robinson is a peak bagger and thru-hiker from Vermont. He has completed various large projects including a White Mountains Direttissima, single season winter hike of the Northeast 115, single season hike of the Colorado 14ers, and a thru-hike of the Long Trail. Most recently, Will became the first known person to complete a thru-hike of the 115 4,000 foot mountains in the Northeast. We discuss all the juicy and bloody details of his standard setting thru-hike - I hope you all enjoy! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #47 - Will Peterson | Unsupported Long Trail FKT | 09 Aug 2023 | 01:31:55 | |
You read it right, I'm the guest on my own podcast. Two weeks ago, I finished setting the unsupported FKT for the Long Trail in 4 days, 11 hours, 34 minutes, taking over 12 hours off Stringbean's self-supported time and 36 hours off Jeff Garmire's unsupported time. As of the recording this podcast, that is the second fastest overall time on the Long Trail, regardless of support category. This week, guest co-hosts Jordan Fields and Jack Kuenzle interview me about the effort. This isn't a play by play - if you want that, please go read my trip report on the FKT website. This episode was a ton of fun to record, and I hope you all enjoy! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #46 - Bill Tidd | New Hampshire 48 FKT | 26 Jul 2023 | 02:08:41 | |
On June 23rd 2023, certified-crazy-person and wise statesman Bill Tidd completed the New Hampshire 48 in a record setting and mind blowing 3 days, 5 hours, 3 minutes. He improved on the record by almost 4 hours. This was an enormous effort that was a decade in the making. We cover a ton of ground in this podcast, but there's a lot we didn't get to. If you leave this episode wanting more, go check out his full trip report on BillTidd.com. You can also follow Bill on Strava! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #45 - The Long Trail | *Literally* From The Backcountry ft. Grace "Webs" Palmer | 12 Jul 2023 | 01:14:02 | |
Over the past couple of weeks, I spent 12 days thru-hiking the Vermont Long Trail. During this episode I recorded snippets from different days of the hike, sometimes talking to myself and sometimes talking to Grace "Webs" Palmer. This thru-hike and episode were a ton of fun, and I hope you enjoy listening along! Follow the podcast on Instagram @fromthebackcountry Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #44 - Xander Keiter | 100 Mile Wilderness FKT | 28 Jun 2023 | 01:54:31 | |
Xander Keiter is an ultra-runner, Mainer, and 2nd year law student at Columbia Law School. Starting on June 19th, Xander set the record for the fastest run of Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness, throwing down a time of 24 hours, 35 minutes, 6 seconds - taking 4.5 hours off of the previous record. Listen along as we unpack the buildup and epic culmination to an effort that has been on Xander's mind every day for the last three years. Follow Xander on Instagram @xkeiter2 and on Strava. (he asked me to plug his LinkedIn too, don't ask me why) Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #43 - Joffrey Peters | Upper Valley FKTs, The Dartmouth 50, and the Hundred Mile Wilderness | 08 Jun 2023 | 02:01:08 | |
Joffrey Peters is a trail runner and software engineer who lives in the Upper Valley in New Hampshire. He holds or has held many of the most competitive local FKTs in the area, including the Smarts Traverse, Moose Mountain Traverse, Cardigan Mountain State Park Loop, and many more. Perhaps most notably, Joffrey holds the men's unsupported records on the Dartmouth 50, Dartmouth 50 out-and-back, and the Hundred Mile Wilderness. In this episode we discuss his athletic journey, we dig into some of his efforts, and we review the "hellscape of routes and rocks" that is the Hundred Mile Wilderness. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #69 - Deanna Doane | Grafton Notch Loop FKT | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:01:48 | |
Deanna Doane is a trail runner from Florida who has strong roots in western Maine. Over the past two years, Deanna has raced the Grafton Notch Loop twice, setting new women's FKTs both runs on this hidden gem of a competitive running route. We talk all about her effort, the Grafton Notch Loop as a whole, and more! Find Deanna on Strava and on Instagram @wandering.sunflower Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #42 - Niklas Hase | Basic Metabolism and Nutrition for Outdoor Athletics | 24 May 2023 | 01:32:20 | |
Nik Hase is a distance athlete, general connoisseur of outdoor adventures, and third year medical student at Tufts University. Nik and I know each other going way back to middle school, and I credit Nik and his dad Eric for much of my current love for the outdoors. Nik has completed athletic events such as the Lake Placid Ironman and a run of the 100 Mile Wilderness (with me and Xander Keiter, see episode 1). Today, we talk about the basics of metabolism and nutrition for outdoor athletics and how you can use your body's incredible metabolic system to your advantage. ***This is not medical advice. We're glorified college students at this stage in our education.*** Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #41 - Jack Kuenzle | Mount Rainier Round Trip FKT | 10 May 2023 | 01:38:05 | |
Jack Kuenzle is a famous petting zoo and OnlyFans star who occasionally also runs mountains. In just the last year, Jack has set speed records on the White Mountains 100, Ramsay Round, Bob Graham Round (earning #1 FKT of the year), Mt Shasta, and most recently Mt Rainier. In this episode we focus on this most recent mind-boggling effort in which Jack climbed over 9,000 feet to the summit of Rainier and skied back to his car in 3 hours and 4 minutes. We also fit this effort into the larger context of his training this winter and his upcoming round trip FKT attempt on Denali. Find Jack on Strava and on Instagram @jackkuenzle. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #40 - Christopher Fisher | Colorado 14ers Winter FKT | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:52:14 | |
Chris Fisher is an endurance athlete based out of Colorado. Chris has a bunch of huge efforts to his name, including 16 FKTs and 400,000 feet of vertical in one month back in October of 2021. Most recently, Chris became the 2nd known person to hike all of Colorado's 14,000 foot mountains in a single winter, shaving a full 12 days off the previous record in the process. Find Chris on Instagram @chrisjfish Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #39 - K. Mac Guthrie & Jacob Walsh | Last Skier Standing | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:09:48 | |
Mac and Jacob are a couple of rad mountain athletes and friends of mine dating back to my days in the Northeastern University outing club. They both throw down big missions on the regular, but most recently they both participated in Last Skier Standing. LSS is a race hosted by Ski The Whites at Black Mountain in Maine where skiers skin up and ski down the same mountain once per hour until there is only one person left skiing. Jacob and Mac totally balled out. Mac came in close second for women and Jacob came in 6th overall. It's a ridiculous event, and it was super fun to chat with them about their experiences. Find them both on Strava at their names! Go NUHOC! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #38 - Rue McKenrick | American Perimeter Trail | 22 Mar 2023 | 01:28:26 | |
Rue McKenrick is a professional backpacker, triple crowner, conservationist, and originator of the American Perimeter Trail (APT). He is the executive director of the American Perimeter Trail Conference, and he recently completed the first scout and official hike of the APT. Discover more about the APT at www.americanperimetertrail.org or on your favorite social media platform. Find Rue on Instagram @ruemckenrick. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #37 - Q&A #2 featuring Xander Keiter - Big Efforts, Trail Nutrition, Mental Exhaustion, and more | 08 Mar 2023 | 01:19:10 | |
Hey everyone! I'm super slammed with finals this week, and I didn't have time to schedule a guest for this week. Instead, I hopped on with one of my best friends and fellow trail runner Xander Keiter to answer your questions! You all submitted a ton of awesome questions, which made this a super fun episode. Let me know if you like this style of content. Find Xander on Instagram @xkeiter2 and find the podcast on Instagram @fromthebackcountry Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #36 - Phoebe Seltzer | Guiding in the White Mountains, Otto Rhode Race, and HUGE Vert FKTs | 22 Feb 2023 | 01:13:27 | |
Phoebe Seltzer is a mountain guide and athlete based out of the White Mountains. She has a lot of hardcore efforts to her name, including multiple wins of the Otto Rhode race, a winter skimo race up the Mount Washington auto road. In 2022, she came within 7 miles of creating a new stout women's record of the Cohos Trail (part two coming 2023?). Also, she has a couple insane FKTs in the northern Presidentials, one of which has over 670 feet of vertical gain per mile (I re-did the math on that because I was sure that was a typo). Find Phoebe on Facebook and Strava, as well as on Instagram @seltzerphoebe Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #35 - Jason Hardrath | The Calendar Year Triple Crown, Catching Up on Projects, and More | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:26:33 | |
Jason Hardrath is back on the podcast! Jason a mountain runner and athlete based out of Oregon. You might know him as the first person to reach 100 FKTs, but that only scratches the surface of his contributions to the sport. In this episode we discuss some of Jason's past and future projects including volcanic infinity loops and the Rocky Mountains Slam. We also dive in to my daydreams about the Calendar Year Triple Crown. Find Jason on instagram @jasonhardrath or online at jasonhardrath.com Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #34 - Jordan Fields | A Different Perspective on Training and Racing | 25 Jan 2023 | 01:22:48 | |
Jordan Fields is a nordic skier and mountain runner based out of the Upper Valley. He's best known in the trail running world for being the only person to hold the Hut Traverse, Pemi Loop, and Presidential Traverse records at the same time. He's also an accomplished nordic skier and a graduate student in the Department of Earth Science at Dartmouth. Jordan and I spend a lot of time in this episode discussing the philosophy of training and racing and how training/racing with joy can bring great rewards. This was a really fun conversation for me, I hope you all enjoy it too. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #33 - Kyle O'Grady | Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and Managing on Trail Content Creation | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:21:14 | |
Kyle O'Grady is a backpacker and content creator. He hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and hiked most of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 before his hike was derailed by wildfires. He also runs a popular backpacking podcast and Youtube channel. In this conversation we talk a lot about his differing experiences on the AT and PCT, as well as his continuing journey into backpacking content creation. Find Kyle on Instagram @kylehateshiking, on youtube at Kyle Hates Hiking, and on podcast services on his Trail Tales podcast. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #68 - Nick Fowler | Pacific Crest Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, and more | 10 Jul 2024 | 02:14:18 | |
Nick Fowler is a multi-day athlete based in the midwest, but who does most of his racing on FKT routes out on the west coast. Nick is best known for his 2023 self-supported FKT on the PCT, a mind-blowing effort that ran him 52 hours, 9 days, and 18 minutes. We talk a lot about this effort and why he's planning to return to the PCT in 2025. Nick turned the tables and asked me a lot of questions, so have some fun with that. Find Nick on Instagram @nick.fowler.says.hi Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #32 - Philip Carcia | Part 2 - Post-Hike Single Season White Mountains Guide Conversation | 28 Dec 2022 | 01:24:58 | |
Philip Carcia is a distance athlete, hiker, backpacker, and content creator from the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Listen to this second part of our conversation post the completion of his single season hike of the White Mountains Guidebook. This is the final episode in a 4-part series along with episodes #11, #12, and #31. If you haven't heard those episodes, I'd highly recommend you listen to those first! #11 and #12 are pre-hike, and #31 and #32 are post-hike. Find Philip on IG @findingphilip Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #31 - Philip Carcia | Part 1 - Single Season White Mountains Guide Post-Hike Conversation | 14 Dec 2022 | 01:37:40 | |
Philip Carcia is a distance athlete, hiker, backpacker, and content creator from the White Mountains of New Hampshire. From June 21st through September 19th, Philip hiked every trail in the official White Mountains Guide. He is the first person to accomplish this feat in a single calendar season, and he's the fastest person to complete the guide by over 100 days. Join me and Philip for this awesome two-part in-person conversation we had in the tiny house behind the Notch Hostel. This first half of the conversation is just me and Philip talking. In 2 weeks, the second half will be released in which we open the conversation to questions from Instagram live. Find Philip on instagram @findingphilip. Follow the podcast on Instagram @fromthebackcountry Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| "The 48" | Trailer - Live Now on Instagram and Youtube | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:02:39 | |
The supported FKT of the New Hampshire 48 was an incredibly special project that we now have the privilege of watching back and experiencing with all of you. We’re excited to share the trailer for “The 48”, a film about our effort on the New Hampshire 4000 Footers by Happy Bones Productions. Find the trailer on our Instagrams (@_will.peterson & @xkeiter2) or on Youtube at the link below. Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #29 - Dan Curts | The Transition from Pro Runner to Pro Trail Runner | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:18:18 | |
Dan Curts is a professional runner based out of the Upper Valley in New Hampshire. In this episode we discuss Dan's amazing running journey - all the way from being an All-American and champion 5K runner in the Big 12, to most recently switching to trail running and competing at world class trail running events. This year was just the beginning of trail running for Dan, look for really big things to come in the next few years. Find Dan on Instagram @dancurts, @northwoodsathletics, and online at northwoodsathletics.com/dan-curts Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #28 - Thanksgiving Special!!! | ft. "Friend of the Pod" Xander Keiter | 24 Nov 2022 | 01:00:12 | |
The Pod is back baby, and Xander and I are here to talk about absolutely nothing for an hour on Thanksgiving. Sorry for the hiatus, I hope to have a solid bi-weekly schedule going forward! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #27 - Jason Hardrath | Journey to 100 FKTs | 26 Oct 2022 | 01:01:56 | |
Jason Hardrath is a mountain runner and athlete based out of Oregon. You might know him as the first person to reach 100 FKTs, but that only scratches the surface of his contributions to the sport. Jason has been a pioneer in molding the FKT community, creating new and exciting routes, and driving the sport in a direction that adds to its long term potential and legitimacy. Find Jason on instagram @jasonhardrath or online at jasonhardrath.com Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #26 - Jesse Wall | TruStrength Athletics | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:30:21 | |
Jesse Wall is the founder of Trustrength Athletics, an innovative athletics performance facility and community that specializes in sports performance training for athletes of all ages and competitive levels. Jesse is also an accomplished athlete across multiple disciplines, everything from Strongman competitions to gnarly trail ultras. Notably, Jesse is one of only a handful of people to finish an Open Winter White Mountains Hut Traverse. Find Jesse on Instagram @TruStrengthAthletics and online at trustrengthathletics.com Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #25 - Bubba's Backyard Ultramarathon 2022 | From The Trail | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:03:08 | |
Bubba's Backyard Ultramarathon is a last person standing race that is run each October by Run The Whites. The concept is simple: finish a 3.5 mile trail-loop once per hour, and be at the start line at the beginning of the next hour. The last person to complete a lap is the winner. Last year I ran for 30 hours at Bubba's (105 miles) before dropping out with an injury. This year...well, you'll see. This episode includes five parts: my thoughts before bubbas, my thoughts during the race at lap 16, 20, and 24, and then my thoughts a couple days after the race ended. Hope you enjoy, and let me know if you want to hear more thoughts from the trail! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #24 - Zach McCarthy | Bringing Home the Win at the Kilkenny Ridge Race | 28 Sep 2022 | 01:25:08 | |
Zach McCarthy is an ultra-runner, backcountry skier, and outdoor adventurer from western Maine. Recently, Zach won the 50-mile Kilkenny Ridge Race in the northern White Mountains of New Hampshire, coming within a couple minutes of the course record. Zach is also the founder of Inclusive Ski Touring, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing an inclusive uphill community through organized group programs. Find Zach on Instagram @zmccart and @inclusiveskitouring Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #23 - Eli Burakian | Unsupported Traverse of Iceland | 14 Sep 2022 | 01:26:27 | |
Eli Burakian is a photographer, backpacker, and distance athlete from New Hampshire. Eli goes big on huge routes that people haven't thought to do yet, and his FKTs include the Cohos Trail, Live Free or Die Route, Pemi 14 4,000 footers, and more. Most recently, Eli set the unsupported FKT traversing Iceland north to south. His 13 day journey is pretty incredible, and the photos that he took along the way are absolutely insane. Follow Eli on Instagram @eliburakian and at eliburakian.com Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #67 - Larsen Ojala | New Hampshire Appalachian Trail FKT | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:28:55 | |
Larsen Ojala is a mountain athlete based out of New Hampshire. Larsen has taken on multiple large projects in the Whites, including FKTs on the Double Presidential Traverse, Triple Pemi Loop, and Lodge to Dodge, as well as being the third known person to complete the White Mountains 100. Most recently, Larsen took on the New Hampshire section of the Appalachian Trail in a single push, completing the 161 miles and 56,000 feet of vertical in 3 days, 1 hour, 37 minutes. Find Larsen on Strava and on Instagram @larsenojala Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #22 - The Best New Hampshire and Maine FKT Routes w/ Xander Xeiter | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:11:12 | |
There are a LOT of FKT routes out there. The Fastest Known Time website lists a few routes across the entire U.S. that constitute its "premier" list, but in terms of finding the biggest, grandest routes in specific areas, theres not much else to go off. Xander Keiter and I have been around the FKT scene - in Maine and New Hampshire in particular - so we thought we'd give our thoughts on what we would define as the "premier routes" in the two states. ***These are just our stupid opinions and we probably missed some great routes. If I did, let me know on the insta page!*** Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #21 - Zane Wasicko | White Mountains Direttissima Age Record | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:23:58 | |
Zane Wasicko is a backpacker and trail-runner from Pennsylvania. Zane has accomplished a lot already, (including section-hiking the entire AT with his dad from when he was 15-17 years old), but most recently Zane became the youngest person (17 y/o at the time) to complete the White Mountains Direttissima, a thru-hike of the New Hampshire 48 4,000 footers. Not only that, he hiked it entirely unsupported. If you've ever wanted to be able to say you knew someone before they went big, this isn't a bad bet (no pressure Zane). Follow Zane on Strava (his name) or on Instagram @zanewasicko Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #20 - Scott Benerofe | Winter Appalahian Trail Thru-Hike | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:15:18 | |
Scott Benerofe is a thru-hiker and peak bagger from the northeast who is currently based out of Vermont. Scott hiked the Long Trail in 2016, the AT in 2019 (we never met), and has finished the NE115. This past winter, Scott completed an incredible SOBO (south-bound) thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail - starting in early December. Listen to Scott tell me his story of one of the most brutal and awe inspiring thru-hikes I've ever heard of. Find Scott on Youtube at Scott Benerofe or on Instagram @scottbenerofe Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||
| #19 - Ask Me Anything #1 | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:46:37 | |
The past week I've been moving to a new place and starting medical school, so things have been incredibly busy! I din't have time to schedule a conversation this week, so instead I'm doing an Ask Me Anything from questions submitted to my Instagram @_will.peterson. Let me know if you like this type of content! Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire order | |||