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Singletrack With Mathias Eichler

Electric Cable Car / Mathias Eichler

The companion podcast for Electric Cable Car. Conversations with the people who shape the world of trail, ultra, and mountain running.

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202: 'Inspired to Adventure', with Abram Dickerson

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/10/01

Aspire Adventure Running's Abram Dickerson joins the show to share a glimpse into his jam-packed summer. Gathering trail runners in stunning scenery, feeding them delicious food and showing them unique places all over the West Coast is what Aspire does best and Abram is the mastermind behind it all. Links: Aspire Adventure Running Aspire Adventure Running Instagram Tailwind Nutrition Tailwind Nutrition Instagram Check out the new website at singletrack.fm

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01:12:25

201: 'Washington Bulgers', With Jason Hardrath

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/09/22

Mountain Goat and otherworldly human being Jason Hardrath joins the show to share his little summer project. No stranger to crazy mountain adventures, for his 100th FKT attempt Jason picked the insane idea of climbing all 100 peaks of the Washington Bulgers list. We bushwhack, asleep on trails and traverse crevasse-filled glaciers. Let's go climb some mountains. Bring your ice axe and a snickers bar. Links: Jason’s website Jason’s Instagram Fastest Known Time – Washington’s Bulgers FKT Country

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01:19:57

200: 'The Race Director Appreciated That', with...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/09/14

After an incredible year of running Michael Linscott joins a very special episode of Singletrack to talk about his fabulous fifth finish at Cascade Crest. We also of course dissect my UTMR 100K DNF and talk about what makes racing in the Alps so special. Links: Michael Linscott on Instagram Seattle Mountain Running Group on Facebook Ultra Tour Monte Rosa Orange Mud Transition Wrap

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01:18:13

198: 'Overnight On Copper', with Tabatha Collins and...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/08/06

Friend of the show Tabatha Collins is back and she brought her trail running partner and fellow mountain slayer Mary Flinders with her. They were the first folks who attempted my epic Cushman Six route in the Staircase region of Olympic National Forest/Park. And yes, I said attempted. When Tabatha contacted me a few days prior I felt comfortable sending them out into these mountains. These ladies are strong, experienced and know what they were doing. But these mountains aren't easy, and there's a

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197: 'Five Times is Enough', with Mike Ehredt

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/07/28

Fresh off his 5th Hardrock100 finish Mike Ehredt is back on the show to share his latest adventures in the San Juans. The veteran Hardrocker reflects on this beautiful route and what it takes to successfully complete this extreme race as a back of the pack runner. We dive into what makes this community special and what the future holds for him in Silverton. Mike's also a race director, and so of course we talk about the challenges and joys of organizing a trail race. Links: Mike Runs Idaho Mike on

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01:26:57

196: 'Getting Loopy in the Olympics', with Steph Decker

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/07/22

Mountain goat Steph Decker joins the show to talk about the latest adventure project she's been working on. Inspired by ultra uber runner Christof Teuscher she's working on a variation of his "Olympic Loops" in Olympic National Park. The project is a beast and while rendering somewhat speechless is inspiring me hugely to dream of new adventures. And of course, no conversation about massive adventures would be complete without a good conversation around shoes and gear. Links: Christof Teuscher - The

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01:24:45

195: 'Orienteering along the Loowit Trail', With Alex...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/07/15

Alex Bond returns to the show to share his experience with orienteering races, how it helps him on big mountain adventures and why he won't run the Barkley Marathons. We talk about the romance and despair of circumnavigating volcanoes in the Cascades and what's on the adventure docket for the remainder of the summer before the smoke rolls in, or are we already too late for that? Links: Alex on Strava Alex on Instagram Cascada Orienteering Club Seattle Running Club Fastest Known Time Athletic

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01:25:20

194: 'Shooting Myself Into the Sunset'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/07/09

Lots is going on this week: An update on our hosting server changes, summer break announcements and talks about challenges in gateway communities. Orientation runs for LBA are happening and mountains are climbed. We're continuing our training for summer races and UTMR announces a big change to the route which will have a bigger effect on Mathias' summer plans. But, we're excited. Let's get after it. Links: Nathan Sports - Pinnacle 12L Hydration Race Vest Rumpl - NanoLoft® Puffy Blanket - Teton

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01:27:18

193: 'Hot is the New Summer'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/07/01

(Sorry, had some issues with the audio file... you know.. that new podcasting server and stuff... anyway, this episode should be 1:27 long. If your podcast player shows only a 59min show, please re-download the file.) This week's episode takes us from the inevitable weather talk to the impact heat waves have on our training plans. There are lots of thoughts on Western States, especially in comparison to UTMB, because of course. We're NOT talking about the abysmal performance by the German National

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01:11:10

192: 'Night Running Deserves a Quiet Night'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/06/26

It's good to be a fan right now. RedBull Alps is happening, Euro 2020, Lavaredo just kicked off and it's Western States weekend. So much going on. Perfect time to flee the heat and follow along some incredible events online. Doug and Mathias als talk about their shenanigans of the last week which included night running, and setting up an aid station in the middle of Capitol Forest at 2am, hosting the first orientation run for the upcoming Little Backyard Adventure race and so so so much more

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01:18:02

191: 'The Lumber was Jacked'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/06/18

It's getting hot in the west. Temperatures are rising, visitors are flocking to our public lands and masks are being dropped. Oh, and speaking of hot, Mathias ran a race last weekend and actually had a good time. Lumberjack 100 was happening in Port Gamble, Washington and he actually had fun. So we talk about that, like we do. We also announce some podcast changes. Your feed might see some disruptions over the coming days. Stay tuned! Links at: http://outdoor-society.com

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01:34:37

190: 'You can be my Battle Cat'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/06/11

This week, we talk He-Man and nostalgia reboots before diving into Doug’s latest trail encounter with a bear and cubs. Mathias has a 100k over the weekend in the PNW, which is a great systems check before the Ultra Tour Monte Rosa race later in the summer. After the appetizer conversation, the problem of trail running’s struggles to be inclusive in the United States. How can the sport grow with people who don’t necessarily want to share the trails? How does the Ironman-UTMB relationship impact the

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01:11:58

189: 'A Return to Coughing on Trails'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/06/04

It is hot and we are watching the snow melt, a little too fast. Mathias shares why his “bro crew” didn’t go up Mount St. Helens during nasty weather, and listens as Doug rants about China’s decision to ban all ultramarathons and “off road running races.” The guys then get back to talking about things they really know- their own running. Mathias is running and organizing a race, while Doug is debating whether he will race again after he completes his Rut madness. Get vaccinated, smile at people on

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01:07:56

188: 'How To FKT', With Special Guest Alex Bond

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/06/01

Alex Bond, the regional editor of the popular website Fastest Known Time joins us on Singletrack to discuss the excitement and challenges and of chasing and FKT route. We dive into the technicalities of setting up a new route and what it takes to complete and compete on existing routes. We also remind folks about the dangers of running in the mountains and make plans for the summer. Will we see some competition on the Cushman Six? More at: http://outdoor-society.com More at:

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187: 'Hope's a ...' - Ted Lasso S1 - E9-10

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/05/27

This is a doubleheader, which doesn't exist in football, I mean soccer. We're finishing up season 1 of Ted Lasso and enjoying the rollercoaster of hope, defeat and the promise of at least two more seasons of kindness, locker room talk and loud but adorable English cursing. Bollocks, can't wait for the new season to hit Apple TV+. More Lasso at http://outdoor-society.com

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01:18:21

186: 'Travel Off The Beaten Path', with Special Guest...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/05/20

Another German joins the show and Doug is back in the saddle. Florian Herrmann from Munich, Bavaria and now living in Lander, Wyoming shares the mission of his company Herrmann Global. How do we redefine travel in the 21st century and rediscover the hidden places after a year stuck home. Links to everything and all the gear at: https://outdoor-society.com

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01:06:37

185: 'More Than a Race' with Maggie Guterl and Staci...

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/05/14

Maggie Guterl and Staci Revel join Mathias on this week's special episode. Both ran the inaugural Cocodona 250 down in Arizona, the newest, most badass race in North America. Sleepless nights, brutal heat, endless rocky trails, and the obligatory wildlife sighting all create life-altering memories and give reasons of why we do what we do. And yes, we talk about feet again. Links, and more at http://outdoor-society.com

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01:11:38

183: 'Holding Buoys in Your Hands'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/05/07

Big news is announced in this episode. Mathias is heading to Europe soon, while UTMB is partnering with Ironman. Doug summits a mountain and encounters snow. After a nearly full episode of running talk, your intrepid hosts announce a slight shift of gears for the podcast. Will anyone notice? Only time will tell! Gear reviewed by Nathan Sports and Sea to Summit - check it out at http://outdoor-society.com

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180: 'Do they know it’s Christmas?' - Ted Lasso S1 S6

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/04/26

Do people in Britain know about the Red Sox? How do you write jokes for a global audience? What ‘sport curses’ do we know from other cultures? Also: Tart is gone, and the curse is lifted, but not because of his departure. Drink up! More Lasso here: http://outdoor-society.com

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179: 'Lemon Disease is a Joke'

Singletrack With Mathias Eichler ·

2021/04/23

Weather talk is interrupted by geography talk, so you know it must be important. This week, Doug talks about his latest sprained ankle and how it happened. Mathis is healing up and looking ahead to soothing his feet and possibly his ego. We then take a deep dive into how our focus changes when we are doing task oriented activities on the trail versus our focus while only running. Fill out those post-race surveys, watch for ticks and be mindful of the snow still in the mountains. Links and more here:

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