#113 - Jeff Colt | Mahoosuc Traverse FKT

#113 - Jeff Colt | Mahoosuc Traverse FKT

From From The Backcountry by Will Peterson

December 19, 2025 · 1h 32m · Season 1 · Episode 113

About this episode

Jeff Colt discusses his recent FKT on the Mahoosuc Traverse and his experiences in ultra-running.

Jeff Colt is a professional ultra-runner with On who has some incredibly big efforts to his name including a top 10 finish at Western States, the Hut Traverse FKT, and much more. Most recently, Jeff went out and set the FKT on the Mahoosuc Traverse, a Northeast premiere route that is steeped in trail running history. He took around 40 minutes off the already incredible record set by Hillary Gerardi. In this episode we discuss Jeff's Mahoosuc Traverse and much more! SPONSORS! ​Infinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire order​ Burgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's incredible and locally made hiking apparel in Lincoln NH or at burgeonoutdoor.com, and let them know we sent you!!​ Janji: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at janji.com for 10% off your entire order and let them know we sent you at checkout!

People in this episode

Host: Will Peterson

Guest: Jeff Colt

Topics covered

  • ultra-running
  • FKT
  • trail running
  • Mahoosuc Traverse
  • sports
  • interview

Keywords

  • Jeff Colt
  • Mahoosuc Traverse
  • FKT
  • ultra-running
  • Western States
  • Hut Traverse
  • trail running
  • On
  • Infinit Nutrition
  • Burgeon Outdoor

Sponsors

Infinit Nutrition, Burgeon Outdoor, Janji

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: On

Places: Mahoosuc Traverse, Northeast

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