Interviews, broadcast, press and published writing.
Interviews
17 Aug 2026 · Misfits and Rejects
Ep. 284: Kite Buggy Across Mongolia
A long conversation about the Mongolia traverse, the buggy, and what stopped it.
Listen →15 Jan 2024 · Uphill Athlete
The Scandinavian Arctic Traverse: Lessons and Learnings
A 77-day, 985-mile solo route across northern Norway, Sweden and Finland on skis, snow kite and kayak.
Listen →21 May 2021 · Adventure Sports Podcast
Ep. 731: Solo Crossing of Yellowstone National Park in Winter
An interview pertaining to a 9-day solo unsupported ski traverse of two national parks.
Listen →24 Dec 2020 · Koopcast, Ep. 59
FKT on Montana’s 50 Highest Peaks
A discussion about the Montana Top 50 expedition, August 2020.
Listen →1 Dec 2020 · Adventure Sports Podcast
Ep. 687: Climbing Montana’s 50 Highest Peaks
A discussion about the Montana Top 50 expedition, August 2020.
Listen →Broadcast
12 Aug 2026 · TUG television, Mongolia
Television interview
A national broadcast interview in Mongolia about the traverse, recorded after coming off the route.
Watch →Aug 2026 · Record Mongolia
Television interview
A second Mongolian broadcast interview about the crossing, recorded in Ulaanbaatar.
Watch →Features
11 Jun 2024 · ExplorersWeb
Arctic Roundup: Spring Season Ends With a Flurry
Ash Routen’s season roundup, carrying the departure for Greenland. Written at the start of the crossing, not the end of it.
Read →Oct 2020 · UltraRunning Magazine
Montana’s 50 Highest Peaks
Print coverage of the Montana Top 50 fastest known time. Not published online.
2020 · Billings Gazette
Branden’s Joy: Climbing Montana’s 50 Highest Peaks in 18 Days
The finish, reported from Billings.
Read →2020 · Billings Gazette
Beartooth Peak Bagging: Helenan Aims for 50 Summits in 30 Days
The attempt, written before the start.
Read →Bylines
2025 · American Alpine Journal
Four First Ascents During Southeast-Northwest Crossing
The climbing record from the Greenland traverse, written with Eric Gilbertson. Four first ascents made on the first crossing ever completed from Isortoq to Qaanaaq.
Read →17 Apr 2023 · Uphill Athlete
Endurance Training in Unconventional Places
On building expedition fitness without a gym, a coach or a training group, written after the Scandinavian traverse.
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