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by Will Peterson
The podcast where I talk to epic people doing epic stuff outside.
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- 3 weeks ago2h 5m
#123 - Hundred Mile Wilderness Unsupported FKT
Ohhhhhhh boy we're back! For one time only (for now) the FTB podcast is back and Will, Xander, and Finn discuss Will's recent unsupported FKT on Maine's Hundred Mile Wilderness. Other HMW Episodes of FTB:- Episode # 109 covering Finn Melanson's 2025 unsupported FKT- Episode # 102 covering Maia Buckingham and Xander Keiter's supported FKTs in 2025- Episode # 97 w/ Finn Melanson covering multiple subjects but also the HMW- Episode #44 covering Xander's 2023 FKT- Episode #43 w/ Joffrey Peters covers his unsupported FKT- Episode #1 covers the time Xander, Nik Hase, and Will ran the HMW for the first time in 2021.Infinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire orderBurgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!
- Jun 17, 20265 min
Podcast Update - Taking a Break
Love you all, thank you for making this podcast such a meaningful project. I will talk to you all when I talk to you all! ~Will
- May 13, 20261h 27m
#122 - Bond Almand IV | Most States Cycled Through in One Week
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 in one week. We talk in this episode about his various projects, the push and pull of sponsorship vs. personal motivations, and what comes next for him post graduation. Infinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire orderBurgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!
- Apr 29, 20261h 18m
#121 - Amber Constant is HAMMERING Vert
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 absolutely hammering vertical. We talk all about her project, the challenges she's faced, and what is to come.Infinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire orderBurgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!
- Apr 8, 20262h 13m
#120 - Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt Pre-Race Convo | w/ Guest Hosts Finn Melanson and Xander Keiter
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: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire orderBurgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!Janji: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at janji.com for 10% off your entire order and let them know we sent you at checkout!
- Mar 25, 20261h 31m
#119 - Noah Dines | Catamount Trail Thru-Ski
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 that runs the entire length of Vermont. Find Noah on Instagram @noah.dinesInfinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire orderBurgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!Janji: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at janji.com for 10% off your entire order and let them know we sent you at checkout!
- Mar 11, 20261h 4m
#118 - Fyn Kynd | Grafton Notch Loop FKT
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 development as an athlete, and what efforts he plans to take on next. Find Fyn on Strava and on Instagram @fynthemtnsInfinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire orderBurgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!Janji: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at janji.com for 10% off your entire order and let them know we sent you at checkout!
- Feb 25, 20261h 37m
#117 - Lukas Janulaitis & Brianna Karboski | Last Skier Standing Finisher & Assister
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 secured his second straight win at the event, and Brianna smashed the female course record by over a full day. In this episode we talk all about their strategy, training, mentality, and more. Shout out to White Mountain Ski Co for putting on another incredibly event!Infinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire orderBurgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!Janji: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at janji.com for 10% off your entire order and let them know we sent you at checkout!
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