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Liz Derstine returns to discuss her PCT FKT attempt and the intersection of running, hiking, and music.

AFB, Anna, and Phred welcome back ultrarunner, musician, and all-around adventurer Liz Derstine. Liz last appeared on Episode 112 talking about her Appalachian Trail FKT, and this time the conversation is about her PCT FKT attempt and her new film Ridgeline. We drift into the strange and wonderful overlap between running, hiking, and music. The group talks about balancing creative life with endurance pursuits, from touring with bands to chasing big miles on trails like the Pacific Crest Trail. Liz shares stories from her PCT hike, including desert night hiking, hauling liters of water between sources, and the occasional terrifying snow crossing. Along the way the Cultra crew discusses FKTs, gear organization systems, and the ultrarunning community's habit of generously sharing knowledge with newcomers. There's also a brief memorial for the dearly departed Cultra Karaoke Hotline (thanks, Google), and a discussion of Liz's current composing projects and newsletter Pink Feathers , where she writes about the intersection of music and endurance adventure. Watch Liz's film Ridgeline Subscribe to Pinkfeathers Substack Get your official Cultra Clothes and other Cultra TRP PodSwag at our…

People in this episode

Hosts: AFB, Anna, Phred

Guest: Liz Derstine

Topics covered

• ultrarunning
• music
• PCT FKT
• endurance pursuits
• creative life
• gear organization
• community knowledge sharing

Keywords

• PCT
• FKT
• ultrarunning
• music
• endurance
• hiking
• gear organization
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pink Feathers, Cultra Karaoke Hotline, Cultra Crew, Cultra Trail Running

Books & works: Ridgeline

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