KHC 198 - Erin Ton

Erin Ton holds over 200 FKTs (Fastest Known Times). 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)

00:11:25 – Erin’s First FKT

00:16:48 – FKT for MT. Pisgah

00:19:24 – 209 Recorded FKTs & What Her Goal is

00:23:19 – Michelino Sunseri Grand Teton Federal Misdemeanor

00:28:44 – Grand Teton FKT Goal & FKTs in Oregon

00:33:30 – Hiking the Mountains in Heels

00:38:57 – Erin’s Biggest Goal: 7 Summits Project

00:44:38 – Law School to Trailheads: A Love of Traveling for Work

00:53:18 – Inspiring Others Through Running

00:55:20 – Strength of Women Athletes and Trash Talk in the Sport

00:57:49 – Animal Welfare & Hesitations About Cam

01:03:54 – Learning to Shoot a Bow & Climbing South Sister

01:07:31 – Goals for MT Hood

01:10:43 – Colorado Culebra Peak Speed Record

01:15:27 – Erin’s Sponsors (Teva, Now Foods, Nomadix, COROS)

01:18:00 – F**k, Marry, Kill: FKTs, Hiking in Heels, and Traveling

01:20:43 – Thoughts While Pursuing FKTs

01:22:03 – Pursuing a Lifestyle of Fulfillment

01:26:34 – Is a 50K an Ultra?

01:28:10 – Why FKTs or Races? Any Future Plans for Racing?

01:32:42 – Final Thoughts

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