Run Mountain Peaks

Gearing up for a White Mountains 100 Go

*Against my better judgement*: This week I discuss my upcoming unsupported attempt on the White Mountains 100. Linking together roughly 95 miles and 34,000 feet of vert a

The 5 Hardest White Mountain Routes (Excluding the Classics)

This week I ranked the toughest ultra marathon style routes in the White Mountains EXCLUDING the classics like the Pemi Loop, Presi Traverse, Hut Traverse, etc. I go thro

Running from New York City to Boston with Tom Hanlon

This week I had an awesome conversation with Tom Hanlon. Tom is a former college miler turned ultra runner who has thrown down some wild efforts in his two years in the s

Jigger Johnson 100 Mile NEW Course Records with Conor Brown and Lexi Jackson

This week I sat down with Lexi Jackson and Conor Brown, the new course record holders from the Jigger Johnson 100 miler. Lexi smashed the women's course record by four an

Increasing your Uphill Running Speed

This week I break down the most important aspects of increasing your uphill running speed and how to get stronger on mountain climbs. Whether you do short races, ultras,

Jigger Johnson 100 Breakdown with Clark Plummer, Conor Brown & Lyle Cordes

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 finisher

Moving to New Hampshire for the White Mountains with Lyle Cordes

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

Breaking Down the White Mountains 100

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 t

Triple Crown Finisher and Fastpacking Enthusiast Kevin Gagnon

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.

Rise of Search and Rescues in the White Mountains

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 di

$10,000 White Mountains FKT Bounties Reaction & Predictions

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 ro

Division I Speed Unleashed on Mountains with Lars Hogne and Tyler Sheedy

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

Best Months for Trail Running & Hiking in the Mountains

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, a

White Mountains Hut Traverse DNF

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 o

Wantastiquet-Monadnock-Sunapee 100 Mile FKT with Lexi Jackson

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

Hardest Trails in the White Mountains

This week I ranked the toughest trails in the White Mountains. Not just the most technical, but the hardest trails to go fast on. I got a ton of input for this list which

Breaking Down the Presidential Traverse

This week, I deep dive into the iconic Presidential Traverse. 18 miles and 8,500ft of gnarly White Mountains terrain. I discuss the required peaks: Madison, Adams, Jeffer

Northeast Trail Adventures with Eli Burakian

This week I sat down with Eli Burakian. Eli wears just about every hat you can imagine in the Northeast trail scene. He’s an ultra runner, backpacker, professional photog

NH Trail Running Duo: Clark Plummer & Allie Leveille

This week we were joined by a true NH trail running power couple, Clark Plummer & Allie Leveille. Clark is a staple NH & White Mountains trail runner. He is a Grid Finish

Efficient Gear and Movement in Technical Mountains

This week, I’m breaking down everything I think about when it comes to moving efficiently in the rugged Northeast mountains during summer. Shoes, gear, strategies & more.