Will Peterson

Long distance backpacker and ultra-runner. Third year medical student. First and only person to hold the supported and unsupported Long Trail FKTs simultaneously. First and only to hold the supported and unsupported New Hampshire 48 FKTs simultaneously. I got started in long distance when I thru-hiked the AT in 2019. Follow me on instagram @_will.peterson

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Chasing Four | Will Peterson’s Long Trail FKT Trip Report

Chasing Four | Will Peterson’s Long Trail FKT Trip Report

Welcome to my trip report from my recent FKT (Fastest Known Time) on the Long Trail in Vermont. My name is Will Peterson and I am a backpacker and

Sep 20, 2024 : Will Peterson
White Mountains Direttissima FKT Gear List

White Mountains Direttissima FKT Gear List

Because I had to average over 40 miles and 13,000 feet of elevation gain per day, the White Mountains Direttissima was the first time that I made a

Aug 11, 2020 : Will Peterson
My Trip Report From Setting the White Mountains Direttissima Record

My Trip Report From Setting the White Mountains Direttissima Record

**Disclaimer about the categorization as unsupported** I took water from the AMC huts and used their composting toilets. I deferred to the judgment

Jul 31, 2020 : Will Peterson
A New Challenge: The White Mountains Direttissima Record

A New Challenge: The White Mountains Direttissima Record

Like many prospective PCT thru-hikers, I read the PCT Association’s statement on March 19th with overwhelming disappointment. Others eloquently

Jun 24, 2020 : Will Peterson
Planning My Second Thru-Hike: Purpose and Whimsy

Planning My Second Thru-Hike: Purpose and Whimsy

After completing your first long distance hike, it is common to go through several “hiking phases”. I experienced three such phases after completing my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, and these phases have largely impacted my preparation for the Pacific Crest Trail.

Feb 29, 2020 : Will Peterson