Erin Ton holds 91 FKTs (Fastest Known Times), a feat surpassed by only one other woman. In 2023, she returned to the mountains where she first hiked with her family as a child, and summited 57 of Colorado’s Fourteeners in 14 days, smashing the previous record. She stands out on the trails not only for her speed, but also for her attire, often hiking in high heels!
Erin and Cam cover highlights from Erin’s unique experiences like hiking mountains in heels, her transition from law school to trail life, and her drive to inspire other women athletes. It also touches on reflections of fulfillment and future plans.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – For the Love of the Mountains & FKTs (Fastest Known Time)
00:09:05 – Erin’s First FKT
00:14:28 – FKT for MT. Pisgah
00:17:04 – 209 Recorded FKTs & What Her Goal is
00:20:58 – Michelino Sunseri Grand Teton Federal Misdemeanor
00:24:55 – Grand Teton FKT Goal & FKTs in Oregon
00:29:42 – Hiking the Mountains in Heels
00:37:10 – Erin’s Biggest Goal: 7 Summits Project
00:42:50 – Law School to Trailheads: A Love of Traveling for Work
00:49:02 – Inspiring Others Through Running
00:51:03 – Strength of Women Athletes and Trash Talk in the Sport
00:53:33 – Animal Welfare & Hesitations About Cam
00:59:38 – Learning to Shoot a Bow & Climbing South Sister
01:03:15 – Goals for MT Hood
01:06:26 – Colorado Culebra Peak Speed Record
01:11:11 – Erin’s Sponsors (Teva, Now Foods, Nomadix, COROS)
01:13:44 – F**k, Marry, Kill: FKTs, Hiking in Heels, and Traveling
01:16:26 – Thoughts While Pursuing FKTs
01:17:46 – Pursuing a Lifestyle of Fulfillment
01:22:18 – Is a 50K an Ultra?
01:23:53 – Why FKTs or Races? Any Future Plans for Racing?
01:28:25 – Final Thoughts
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