Jeff Garmire is a legend in the world of fastest known times with more than 20 FKTs on routes including the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and John Muir Trail. On September 21, 2025, he reached Mount Springer after setting a self supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail, completing the route in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes.

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Breaking the Self Supported Appalachian Trail FKT with Jeff Garmire

MAR 17, 202629 MIN
Wild Ideas Worth Living

Breaking the Self Supported Appalachian Trail FKT with Jeff Garmire

MAR 17, 202629 MIN

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Jeff Garmire is a legend in the world of fastest known times with more than 20 FKTs on routes including the Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and John Muir Trail. On September 21, 2025, he reached Mount Springer after setting a self supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail, completing the route in 45 days, 8 hours, and 37 minutes.  Connect with Jeff:  Website Instagram Listen to the Free Outside podcast YouTube Substack Outside Days Early Bird Pricing Explore the REI and Intrepid Travel collections Thank you to our sponsors:  Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Teva Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.