Backpacker Radio

Scott Jurek was arguably the most talked about person on the Appalachian Trail in 2015 as he was a very popular ultra runner who took his abilities to the trail. Scott ran his first 50 miler in his home state of Minnesota and has not stopped ever since, winning some of the biggest ultramarathon races. In 2015 Jurek set the fastest known time (FKT) for completing the Appalachian Trail.

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