From The Backcountry
Will PetersonThe podcast where I talk to epic people doing epic stuff outside.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 120 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningSports | |||
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Join the boys this week as we talk all things AT in the lead up to my (Will) bid for the self-supported Appalachian Trail FKT in late April. In this episode we discus mindset, past records, strategy, gear, and much more. Enjoy!
Infinit Nutrition: Us... more
Noah Dines is a mountain athlete best known for holding the human powered vertical record for ski touring 3.5 million vertical feet in 2024. Most recently, Noah completed an 8 day monstrous thru-ski of the Catamount Trail, a 320 mile XC ski trail tha... more
This past summer Fyn Kynd set a new FKT on the Grafton Notch Loop, a top 25 Northeast FKT route with 35-36 miles and 12-13,000 feet of vertical gain that loops through the beautiful Grafton Notch in Maine. We talk all about Fyn's effort, his developm... more
Lukas Janulaitis and Brianna Karboski pushed the limits this year at Last Skier Standing through brutal conditions to ski tour for 65 and 64 consecutive hours, respectively - each racking up over 70,000 feet of vertical gain. Along the way Lukas secu... more
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- Best podcast from the back country
Thank you Will for an excellent pod especially while going through medical
School. I’m primarily a hiker interested in the FKT scene. My only complaint is the way you sometimes pronounce “frucktose” 😂
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United States3 months ago - new england's' finest
thanks for doing what you do Will! see ya on trail soon.
Apple Podcasts5JP KrolUnited States4 months ago - Finally — a podcast that gets the Northeast right
I grew up in central New York and have lived all over the Northeast. I’ve hiked and ran in the Adirondacks and the Whites, but like a lot of people, I always used to look west for the “big” mountains and “big” adventures. From the Backcountry totally changed that for me.
It’s awesome to hear a podcast that highlights just how rugged the adventures here in the Northeast really are — whether it’s in the Adirondacks, the White Mountains, Maine, or Vermont. It’s refreshing to have something focused... more
Apple Podcasts5Steep and strugglingUnited States6 months ago - Pick up a pack of Hannaford Seltzer Water today!
As a diehard river and spring fan, I never thought a store-brand seltzer would become my go-to choice of hydration for backcountry adventures. Then this podcast introduced me to Hannaford Seltzer Water! Wow! This seltzer does things in your mouth that fresh glacial runoff just can’t.
Do I need a slightly larger backpack? Sure, but it’s totally worth it. Picture this: You’ve just hiked 10 miles (16.093 kilometers) to a high alpine lake with a couple of friends. They pull out their ultralight wat... more
Apple Podcasts5Matt73940552United States7 months ago - The Best
This is the best FKT podcast out there even for armchair fans that have no chance of getting their own FKT.
Apple Podcasts5HighSpeedQuadsUnited States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #50 | United States/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #133 |  Canada/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #184 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #178 |  France/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  Italy/Sports/Running |
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Listeners are drawn to hard-charging endurance stories set in the Northeast, with frequent focus on ultrarunning, thru-hiking, FKTs, and long-distance trail challenges. Episodes center on race reports, training approaches, gear decisions, nutrition, and mental resilience, often featuring guests who have pushed notable records on iconic routes. The show stands out for its local-scene focus, sense of community, and candid host-guest banter that makes technical trail talk approachable for enthusiasts and aspiring high performers alike.
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From The Backcountry launched 4 years ago and published 120 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on From The Backcountry include:
1. Noah Dines
2. Fyn Kynd
3. Finn Melanson
4. Amber Constant
5. Scott Benerofe
6. John Kelly
7. Bill Tidd
8. Tori Constantine
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