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Scott Jurek Ends Appalachian Trail FKT Attempt Due to Injury
Updated 8/11/2021: Unfortunately, Scott Jurek was forced to suspend his speed record attempt due to injury. According to his Instagram, Jurek
Wildfires, Reroutes, and Records: The Future of PCT FKTs
On July 22, 2021, activist and ultrarunner Timothy Olson reached the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail having set off from the Campo and
Losing Light: Joe McConaughy’s Long Trail FKT Documentary
On June 10, 2020, in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy set the self-supported Fastest Known Time on Vermont's
Q&A with Joe “Stringbean” McConaughey: Smashing the Arizona Trail FKT
Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy once again set the Fastest Known Time (FKT) speed record on a long-distance path last week, this time taking on the
Merrell MQM Flex 2 GTX Hiking Shoe Review
Merrell is no stranger to the outdoors, having produced highly-acclaimed hiking shoes and boots for many decades. In recent years, hiking footwear
Gear Review: Leatherman Signal and Free T4
Leatherman multi-tools are widely regarded as some of the highest-quality and best-value appliances on the market. Since 1983, Leatherman has been
Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy Sets the Self-Supported Long Trail FKT
Updated 7/5: Due to a technicality in the FKT rule book, Stringbean now holds the "self-supported" FKT, and the previous unsupported FKT stands from
Gear Review: Somewear Global Hotspot
One of my favorite pieces of adventure technology in recent years has been the two-way satellite messenger. With its ability to provide tracking and
How to Optimize Your Research for a Thru-Hike
When I decided I was going to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2018, I threw myself headfirst into researching every facet. I wanted to know
Gear Review: The Cutaway by Nashville Pack and Equipment Company
There is an undeniable influence on thru-hiking from the ultrarunning community, as evidenced by the growing use of items such as trail running