{"podcast":{"title":"Free Outside","slug":"free-outside-6909507","podcast_index_feed_id":6909507,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eaf7016c/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://freeoutside.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39320563/39320563-1714852015826-072db93862556.jpg","author":"Jeff Garmire","episode_count":240,"summary":"Welcome to \"Free Outside,\" the ultimate podcast for outdoor enthusiasts! Join me, Jeff Garmire, as I blur the lines between trail running, Fastest Known Times (FKTs), thru-hiking, backpacking, and all endurance. With 20 FKTs under my belt, a book, a movie, and plenty of unconventional experiences, I'm here to share my adventures and insights. Expect engaging interviews and fun interactions with guests who excel in various ways. Whether we're discussing the art of slowly running through forests, the thrill of a challenging hike, or simply an appreciator of beauty and comedy, here we are.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:18:39.803790+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507"},"episode":{"title":"Last Skier Standing and the Art of Suffering","slug":"last-skier-standing-and-the-art-of-suffering","published_at":"2026-07-03T10:22:17+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507/last-skier-standing-and-the-art-of-suffering","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeoutside/episodes/Last-Skier-Standing-and-the-Art-of-Suffering-e3k7dt1","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/eaf7016c/podcast/play/120878433/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-2%2F425338702-44100-2-aec1981b184d9.mp3","summary":"Most runners think a backyard ultra is crazy. Lukas Janulitis looked at that format and decided it wasn't hard enough. Try a Last Skier Standing, an event where athletes skin uphill 1,200 feet every hour, ski back down, and repeat until only one person remains. That means battling sleep deprivation, sub-zero temperatures, brutal winds, hallucinations, and the mental challenge of not knowing when it will end. In this episode, Lukas shares his experiences at Last Skier Standing, Bubba's Backyard Ultra, Swiss Alps 100, and Cruel Jewel 100. We discuss sleep deprivation, nutrition, heat training, problem-solving during races, New Hampshire mountain culture, and his upcoming attempt at the New Hampshire Appalachian Trail FKT. Topics include: -Last Skier Standing -Backyard ultras and sleep deprivation -Swiss Alps 100 -Cruel Jewel 100 -Nutrition and race strategy -Training for multi-day endurance events -Hallucinations and mental resilience -The New Hampshire AT FKT -Why people keep pushing their limits If you've ever wondered what happens when someone decides to stay awake for days while skiing uphill, this conversation is for you. Support our Sponsors: Sawyer: https://sawyerdirect.net/ Janji (code: Freeoutside): https://snp.link/a0bfb726 CS Coffee: CSinstant.coffee Garage Grown Gear: https://snp.link/db1ba8ab Subscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.com Support this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutside Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.com Watch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outside Website: www.Freeoutside.com Instagram: thefreeoutside facebook: www.facebook.c…","meta_description":"Most runners think a backyard ultra is crazy. Lukas Janulitis looked at that format and decided it wasn't hard enough. Try a Last Skier Standing, an event…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3264,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/free-outside-6909507/episodes/last-skier-standing-and-the-art-of-suffering/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-outside-6909507/last-skier-standing-and-the-art-of-suffering.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}