Episode 221: Ivey Smith: Unsupported and Unafraid on the Benton MacKaye Trail

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Join host Heather Anderson on the latest FKT Podcast as she sits down with Ivey Smith. Despite battling injuries, Smith tackled the rugged 300 mile Benton MacKaye Trail, setting an unsupported Fastest Known Time. Along the way, she encountered unexpected wildlife and resisted the allure of trail angels, relying solely on her own determination.

Gum Springs Horse Trail

Submitted by Brian W Stewart on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:36am
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Nice recreational trail in Winn Parish. This trail is part of Kisatchie National Forest. Pine plantations and hardwood bottoms with water sources and a few water crossings in the wet season. There are a few access points along this route with one being right about the half way point where the trail crosses Gum Springs Road.

Breisgauer Weinweg

Submitted by Daniel Hernes on Thu, 02/29/2024 - 02:38am
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Der Breisgauer Weinweg verbindet das Markgräfler Wiiwegli (Weil am Rhein nach Freiburg-St.Georgen) mit dem Ortenauer Weinpfad (Diersburg nach Gernsbach). Sein Erkennungszeichen ist die grüne Traube in roter Raute auf weißem Grund. Dieser leicht gängige Weg ist ca. 99 km lang und kann über 6 Etappen erwandert werden. Weinkenner genießen neben der wundervollen Aussicht auf Weinberge, Vogesen und Schwarzwald auch die tollen Weine. In den Dörfern finden sich gemütliche Gasthäuser und Einkehrmöglichkeiten, die zum Verweilen einladen.

Anello Del Rinascimento (Italy)

Submitted by Federico Corbinelli on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 01:49pm
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The Renaissance Ring is a fascinating 250km route surrounding Florence. The shortest route I have without detours is 130 km. You pass through historic centres, castles, parish churches and various landscapes from the river bank to the mountains. the route is of medium difficulty and crosses dirt roads, easy paths and asphalt.

 

 

https://www.visittuscany.com/it/itinerari/anello-rinascimento/

Tour of Annecy Lake (Voie Verte) (France)

Submitted by mirkoforgetta9… on Wed, 02/28/2024 - 05:52am
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I suggest this FKT Route because:

1. It's geographically and landscape-wise relevant

It starts and finishes in Annecy, nicknamed the "Pearl of the French Alps". The path is around the blue water of Annecy's lake and it is sorrounded by the highest and most spectacular mountains in Europe.

The path itself is one of the most famous and ancient cycle route ("voie verte") in France. Being a cycling route, the route is pleasent and the car traffic is not a problem