DiscoverThe Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast#144 - Pushing Limits with the Thru Hikers, Tim & Renee
#144 - Pushing Limits with the Thru Hikers, Tim & Renee

#144 - Pushing Limits with the Thru Hikers, Tim & Renee

Update: 2025-09-18
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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Tim and Renee, also known as the Thru Hikers, as they share their experiences with Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempts. We dive into the mental and physical challenges they faced on the Ozark Trail and the Oregon section of the PCT, their turnback moments, and vital lessons learned along the way. We also explore their food strategies, favorite gear, and even some remarkable survival stories from their journeys. Don't miss this inspiring episode as we explore the highs, lows, and everything in-between of their FKT pursuits.
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01:26 Recent Adventures and Short Trips
02:46 Unique Experiences in Northeastern California 
04:26 Winter Camping Challenges and Lessons
09:41 Fastest Known Time (FKT) Attempts
12:30 Overcoming Turnback Moments
23:34 Food Strategies for High-Intensity Adventures
29:55 Discovering Salt Stick Tablets
30:37 Essential Gear for FKTs
32:17 Creative Problem Solving on the Trail
35:07 Mental and Physical Challenges
37:06 Lessons Learned from FKTs
41:13 Injuries and Training Insights
45:03 Promoting the Book and Final Thoughts

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#144 - Pushing Limits with the Thru Hikers, Tim & Renee

#144 - Pushing Limits with the Thru Hikers, Tim & Renee

Chad Lubinski