#118 - Fyn Kynd | Grafton Notch Loop FKT
From From The Backcountry by Will Peterson
March 11, 2026 · 1h 5m · Season 1 · Episode 118
About this episode
Fyn Kynd discusses his new FKT on the Grafton Notch Loop and his journey as an athlete.
This past summer Fyn Kynd set a new FKT on the Grafton Notch Loop, a top 25 Northeast FKT route with 35-36 miles and 12-13,000 feet of vertical gain that loops through the beautiful Grafton Notch in Maine. We talk all about Fyn's effort, his development as an athlete, and what efforts he plans to take on next. Find Fyn on Strava and on Instagram @fynthemtns Infinit Nutrition: Use code FROMTHEBACKCOUNTRY at infinitnutrition.us for 15% off your entire order Burgeon Outdoor: Check out Burgeon's quality 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: Fyn Kynd
Topics covered
- Fastest Known Time
- Running
- Athlete Development
- Trail Running
- Grafton Notch Loop
Keywords
- FKT
- Grafton Notch Loop
- running
- athlete
- vertical gain
- Maine
- trail running
Sponsors
Infinit Nutrition, Burgeon Outdoor, Janji
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Grafton Notch, Maine
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