From The Backcountry

Thank you Will for an excellent pod especially while going through medical School. I’m primarily a hiker interested in the FKT scene. My only complaint is the way you sometimes pronounce “frucktose” 😂

thanks for doing what you do Will! see ya on trail soon.

I grew up in central New York and have lived all over the Northeast. I’ve hiked and ran in the Adirondacks and the Whites, but like a lot of people, I always used to look west for the “big” mountains and “big” adventures. From the Backcountry totally changed that for me. It’s awesome to hear a podcast that highlights just how rugged the adventures here in the Northeast really are — whether it’s in the Adirondacks, the White Mountains, Maine, or Vermont. It’s refreshing to have something focused on our local trail running and thru-hiking scene. If you love the outdoors and want to be reminded of how wild and inspiring the Northeast can be, this is your podcast. Keep up the good work.

As a diehard river and spring fan, I never thought a store-brand seltzer would become my go-to choice of hydration for backcountry adventures. Then this podcast introduced me to Hannaford Seltzer Water! Wow! This seltzer does things in your mouth that fresh glacial runoff just can’t. Do I need a slightly larger backpack? Sure, but it’s totally worth it. Picture this: You’ve just hiked 10 miles (16.093 kilometers) to a high alpine lake with a couple of friends. They pull out their ultralight water filtration system and you just chuckle to yourself. They don’t realize that you’ve hauled a 12 pack of Hannaford Seltzer Water into the backcountry. While they’re pumping crystal clear alpine water through their filters, you’re sitting back, taking in the view. When they realize you brought sparkling water for the whole group you’re sure to get a legendary trail name. Carrying this much fizzy goodness also does wonders for your climbing legs. If your normal friends are slower than you (since, let’s face it, your whole life is centered around running in the mountains) it’s a sneaky good way to squeeze in a workout while still giving the impression that you’re a friendly, sociable fellow. And, if you chug it when you get to the top, it’s great stomach training as well. Try one of their 9 flavors (if you count lemon-lime, lime, unflavored and lemon as separate flavors) today. I personally like to leave a few in the car to enjoy on the drive home from an epic mountain adventure, all while listening to the From the Backcountry Podcast, Presented by Hannaford Seltzer Water. Disclaimer: (please use care when mixing any seltzer water with sports nutrition mixes, as the extra carbonation can cause flask failure, leading to an uncomfortable eye stinging sugary mess.)