From The Backcountry
Will PetersonThe podcast where I talk to epic people doing epic stuff outside.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 122 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRunning | |||
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Bond Almand is a professional endurance cyclist and a senior at Dartmouth College. Bond returns to the podcast to talk about his two most recent projects: his record breaking cycle through the United States and his record of cycling through 19 states... more
Amber Constant is a athlete who lives in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. January 1st 2026, she set out with a bold plan - to set the record for vertical record for one year, all on foot. She is now a few months in to the project and has been ab... more
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!
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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
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- More Bond!
Really like the interviews with Bond / other New England athletes in the endurance (not necessarily running) space. My favorite podcast to listen to on long bicycle rides!
Apple Podcasts5swiss foot
United Statesa month ago - 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” 😂
Apple Podcasts5xXAmaroqXxUnited States5 months ago - new england's' finest
thanks for doing what you do Will! see ya on trail soon.
Apple Podcasts5JP KrolUnited States6 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 States8 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 States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #134 | United States/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  New Zealand/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #228 |  Austria/Sports/Running |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  Norway/Sports/Running |
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The show centers on endurance athletes pushing long-distance limits in the Northeast, with a strong emphasis on FKTs, ultrarunning, and multi-day backcountry adventures. Conversations often unpack training blocks, route logistics, sponsorships, gear choices, nutrition, sleep strategies, and the mental game behind ambitious outdoor feats. A recurring theme is the regional trail scene—its community, routes, and local races—paired with practical tips for aspiring athletes and potential sponsors alike. A standout aspect is the deep, candid storytelling about setbacks, recovery, and the nuanced balance between performance and living a rugged outdoor life.
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From The Backcountry launched 4 years ago and published 122 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. Bond Almand IV
2. Finn Melanson
3. Xander Keiter
4. Noah Dines
5. Fyn Kynd
6. Tara Dower
7. Amber Constant
8. Scott Benerofe
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