The Fastpacker
The Fastpacker, hosted by Eli Burakian, is a podcast dedicated to all things related to moving efficiently through the natural environment. Whether you backpack, run, or just love hearing from people doing cool things, then this podcast may not be a complete waste of your time. But it might, so you've been warned.
The Fastpacker
Latest Episodes
5 - Luke McCrae - The Wizard behind the Corsa Live Tracking App
Luke McCrae is the man behind the Corsa Live Tracking app which more and more people are using to track their backcountry efforts. On the app, you can drop in and browse current efforts, watch FKT attempts against a "ghost" tracker of the recor...
4 - Christopher "Walkin" Paquette - Baggin' Peaks but not a Peak Bagger
We've got Chris Paquette, aka "Christopher Walkin" on the pod this week fresh off his win at the 50 mile Kilkenny Ridge Race. From backpacking the Appalachian Trail in 90 days to setting multiple FKTs across New England to climbing high peaks i...
3 - Cody Taylor's Unsupported Long Trail Yo-Yo FKT
Well, it's been a while. Feel free to skip to around minute 10 for just the interview. I spend the first little bit explaining my absence on the pod and a little update on life and the Ascutney Vertical Backyard Race.The majority of the ...
2 - Joe "Stringbean" McConaughy
This episode is a wide-ranging conversation with Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy, who is an accomplished runner and backpacker as well as a coach and a guide. He has held the Fastest Known Times for the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail...