Episode 1: Jason Hardrath- From triathlete to chasing Fastest Known Times (FKTs) in the mountains.

Jason Hardrath is a teacher, runner and mountaineer based in southern Oregon. He holds more Fastest Known Times (FKTs) than any other athlete in the world. In 2021, he broke the record for the fastest known time to summit the 100 tallest peaks in Washington State known as the Bulger List— and he did it in only 50 days.  Summary: In this conversation, Bill Goodgion interviews Jason Hardrath, the protagonist of the documentary 'Journey to Infinity.' Jason shares his journey from a life-altering car accident to becoming a record-breaking FKT (Fastest Known Time) crusher. He discusses his transition to hiking and rock climbing after the accident and his passion for technical and mountainous terrain. Jason also talks about his experience completing the Rainier Infinity Loop and his goal to establish the first infinity loop on each of the volcanic seven summits. The conversation delves into the process of submitting evidence for FKTs and the tension and conflict portrayed in the documentary. Takeaways: Jason Hardrath's journey from a car accident to becoming a record-breaking FKT crusher is inspiring and showcases the power of resilience and determination. The Rainier Infinity Loop, a 140-mile route with 47,000 feet of elevation gain, was a significant breakthrough for Jason and fueled his passion for technical terrain. Jason's goal to establish the first infinity loop on each of the volcanic seven summits demonstrates his ambition and love for challenging adventures. The documentary 'Journey to Infinity' explores the human element and the tension between Jason and his friend Nathan Longhurst during their attempt at the Pico de Orizaba infinity loop. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:20) Life-Altering Car Accident (03:49) Transition to Hiking and Rock Climbing (05:18) The Rainier Infinity Loop (06:45) The Volcanic Seven Summits (09:02) Discovering FKTs (11:24) Submitting Evidence for FKTs (16:04) Journey to Infinity Documentary (18:42) Dealing with Altitude Pulmonary Edema (21:57) Tension and Conflict in the Documentary (22:26) Where to Follow Jason Hardrath #welikeittop You can learn more about Jason and follow his latest at: www.jasonhardrath.com To learn more about We Like It On Top, visit our website at www.welikeitontop.com