This week I sat down with Clark Plummer, Conor Brown and Lyle Cordes for a breakdown and preview of the upcoming Jigger Johnson races. All three guys are 50 mile finishers and top 10 overall placers, so we had a cumulative 5 for 5 finish rate at the event. We do the mandatory Jigger Johnson is the hardest race in the Northeast talk and then go through the full 50 mile course section by section: the Moats + Attitash and Table Mountain, Bartlett Experimental Forest + Tremont, Hancock Notch, the Osecolas, and then Tecumseh to Waterville Valley. We share some of our own war stories and memories from the race. To wrap things up, we scan the entrant lists for all three race distances, 100, 50, and 20 miles, and give our thoughts and picks on some of the top runners to watch out for on race day.HOW TO FIND THE CLARK, CONOR AND LYLEhttps://www.instagram.com/clark_alan15/https://www.instagram.com/conorbrwn/https://strava.app.link/5l0oeamfe5bI've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well.Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0QiMy top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.

This week I sat down with Lyle Cordes. He is a runner, biker, and climber who grew up in Pennsylvania, went to school at UVM, and now lives in New Hampshire, and the past couple years has been ripping around the White Mountains. He’s got impressive race results under his belt, including a second place finish at the Jigger Johnson 50 Miler, 24 hours at Mt. Ascutney secured a full Everest, and most recently a podium finish at the World's End 100K. We talk about how he got started in endurance sports through mountain biking, his transition to trail running, and how he accidentally started a viral outdoor blog back when he was ten years old after deciding to sleep outside in a tent for the entire year of 2013. HOW TO FIND LYLEhttps://strava.app.link/5l0oeamfe5bI've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well.Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0QiMy top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.

This week I’m doing a full breakdown of the notorious White Mountains 100. How it was created, what the route entails, current records on the route, and why it's one of the hardest 100 mile routes in the country. Approximately 95 miles, 34,000 feet of climbing over some of the gnarliest White Mountains terrain. I share my experience pacing the last 35 miles of this route and witnessing first hand the carnage. I talk about each of the current FKTs and how impressive they all are. I also tried to name all the 4k footers you actually summit from memory but the moment was too big for me. I finish up with the stories from my July Skookumchuck throwdown runs and give an update at the stacked men's and women's leaderboards. I also give some thoughts on Josh Kerr’s wild mile performance.I've tried a lot of different trail running gear over the years and have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. If you have any questions, please reach out! By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Super easy to use and can help out in a pinch as well.Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. Its a high stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0QiMy top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack so fairly stable but also has some cush to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.

This week I sat down with Kevin Gagnon, a Triple Crown thru hiker who completed the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail by the age of 25. Kevin showed me the ropes of ultra running and long distance endurance feats when I was getting into the sport. He has so many different stories from thru hikes, fast packing long distance routes, and ultra marathons. Cohos Trail (last week), Arizona Trail, Northern Colorado Trail, Midstate Trail, Bay State Circuit the list goes on and on. He is always putting down tons of miles. We talk about it all and why you gotta get out and see these places while you can.Over the years I have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. It's a higher stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack is pretty stable but also has some cushion to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.Portable Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4f4rbqb This is what I use to run my RodeCaster Pro II from my truck bed. Will run the unit for several hours on a single charge.

This week, I’m talking about search and rescues in the White Mountains. It feels like there are more and more rescues in the news and social media. I try to give a bit different of a perspective than much of the online hooplah. I pulled in some facts, talked about how missions are funded and tried to think about how we most effectively educate people to prevent avoidable scenarios. I also share a story from my first sunrise hike up Monadnock and being wildly unprepared for extreme mountain conditions when I was a teenager. I finished off with some Q&A covering everything from how to convert pace on technical trails, to listening to music during runs, to 200 mile race scene thoughts. And I give a quick look at some upcoming July races. Over the years I have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. It's a higher stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack is pretty stable but also has some cushion to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.Portable Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4f4rbqb This is what I use to run my RodeCaster Pro II from my truck bed. Will run the unit for several hours on a single charge.

This week I react to the recently announced White Mountains Bounty by Run the Whites. $10,000 annually to be allocated to five of the most competitive mountain running routes in the Northeast. The Presidential Traverse - 18mi 8.5k ft vertPemi Loop - 29mi 9kft vertHut Traverse - 45mi 16k ft vertWhite Mountains 100 - 95mi 34k ft vertMahoosuc Traverse 28mi 11k ft vertEach route has either $1,000 or $2,000 if you set the new mens or womens FKT. If you crack the top 10, you will also be paid out amounts varying from $50 - $200. People know that the Northeast has some of the most difficult and technical terrain in the country, but not many pros stick around and put emphasis on the region. This will no doubt bring out more elite mountain runners to give a crack at these routes and help legitimize the routes and the athletes in the region.Over the years I have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. It's a higher stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack is pretty stable but also has some cushion to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.

This week I sat down with Lars Hogne and Tyler Sheedy. A couple young mountain crushers with a cross country and track & field background. They both ran in Division I at URI and have brought that speed to the trail running scene. Lars is coming off a 7th place finish at the US Mountain Running championships at Sunapee Scramble. Tyler already has multiple race wins under his belt this year and is gearing up for the Vermont 100 miler in a few weeks. We talked about their background, running in college, some of their trail races to date, shoes, upcoming plans and much more. Very fun conversation and it will be fun to see what these two do in the future.HOW TO FIND LARS AND TYLER:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tyler_sheedy103/https://www.instagram.com/mtnlars/Stava:https://www.strava.com/athletes/58792500?oq=larshttps://www.strava.com/athletes/43883372?oq=tyler Tyler’s Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@tylersheedy8578Over the years I have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. It's a higher stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack is pretty stable but also has some cushion to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.

Summer is here and June has not disappointed. It's one of the best times of the year. Full blown trail season with lots of people getting on trail, races every weekend, and big miles in the mountians. Without giving anything away, this week I rank the best months of year for trail running & hiking in the Northeast mountains. Lincoln Woods is officially closed and lots of people squeezed in a Pemi Loop earlier this month. I talk about some of those efforts and other premier routes that may see some action this year. I also give an update on some of the June mountain races and talk about my recovery from the Hut Traverse.Over the years I have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. It's a higher stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack is pretty stable but also has some cushion to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.Portable Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4f4rbqb This is what I use to run my RodeCaster Pro II from my truck bed. Will run the unit for several hours on a single charge.

This week I talk about my recent DNF on the notorious Hut Traverse. The Hut Traverse links all 8 AMC Huts in the White Mountains in an epic 45 mile 16k ft of gain route over the best of the best Whites terrain. You start at the Carter Notch hut in of the coolest spots in the Whites, traverse over the Presidential range over the highest and gnarliest terrain in the region, then take the A to Z trail into the Pemi across the Twinway and Garfield Ridge, before summit Mt. Lafayette and heading down the Old Bridle trail. You then head up to Lonesome Lake Hut, but I wouldnt know about that. I made it a total of 44 of out 45 miles. Yikes. First DNF. I talk about how the second half turned bad and why I bailed at mile 44 uninjured.Over the years I have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. It's a higher stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack is pretty stable but also has some cushion to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.Portable Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4f4rbqb This is what I use to run my RodeCaster Pro II from my truck bed. Will run the unit for several hours on a single charge.

This week I talked with Lexi Jackson who is fresh off her Wantastiquet-Monadnock-Sunappee ~100 mile unsupported FKT. This route combines the Wantastiquet-Monadnock trail with the Monadnock-Sunappee Greenway trail in a single push with 20,000 ft of climbing. An epic route and cool story, doing it all solo.We also discuss some of Lexi’s other FKT and race efforts including the White Mountains 100, Dirritissema, and so many more. She has been throwing down long distance (mostly unsupported) ultras for a long time and has lots of stories and tons of good ultra tips. Oh, and shes a grid finisher already working on grid #2 & #3.https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/lexi-jacksonOver the years I have refined my ideal kit and gear for the mountains. Below are some of my favorite pieces of running and hiking gear. By using the affiliate links below, I may earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! 🙏⛰️ESSENTIAL TRAIL RUNNING GEAR:GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/4wT0bQq In my experience, Garmin has the best GPS accuracy in thick, dense forest in the Northeast. I trust the mileage and vert data from Garmin over any other watch.Summer Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4feeEzr Salomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Salomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the summer, I use a 5L because I am usually bringing less gear. Lightweight Water Filter: https://amzn.to/4vErYTK A water filter top for a soft flask is one of the most essential pieces of gear for trail running. I always bring the least amount of water possible and fill up at any stream. Winter Running Vest: https://amzn.to/4aVAoP7 Solomon has been the gold standard for trail running vests. I have always worn Solomon vests and still have all my original packs. In the winter, I use a 12L because I am bringing extra gear and it all fits fine. 👟FAVORITE TRAIL RUNNING SHOES:Hoka Speedgoat 7: https://amzn.to/3RdDZRSThe shoe I have worn for the most miles in the White Mountains. It's a higher stack height but I like that for running fast down steep descents. The Speedgoat 7 is lighter, and slightly reduced stack from the old version and I have been loving it.La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://amzn.to/3T1u0Qi My top pick for a super shoe in technical terrain. Light, fast, and has really good grip. Mid tier stack is pretty stable but also has some cushion to absorb downhill impact. These shoes want to go.Saucony Endorphin Speed 5: https://amzn.to/4wGHWh5 One of my favorite pair of road trainers. An uptempo, fast shoe which I use on my road runs to work on turnover and speed.🎤PODCAST & CAMERA EQUIPMENT:RodeCaster Pro II: https://amzn.to/4wCO0XRInitially I recorded the podcasts through my laptop and a mixer box but it was a nightmare. I fully suggest anyone looking for podcast equipment to get an all-in-one audio production studio that handles mixing, processing, and internal multi-track recording. Shure SM58 Mic: https://amzn.to/4fdhEvQ The gold standard in microphones. Insta360 Go 3S: https://amzn.to/3RdE344 I recorded my first handful of videos using this. Super tiny 4k camera that you can clip to your hat and get really cool POV videos.Portable Battery Pack: https://amzn.to/4f4rbqb This is what I use to run my RodeCaster Pro II from my truck bed. Will run the unit for several hours on a single charge.