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Post Archive of Tom Bartlett

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About the Author:

Tom Bartlett

Co-founder of The Adventure Gene, Tom is an experienced ultralight hiker and backcountry skier. He has over 20,000km of experience, including a winter ski traverse of the Australian Alps Walking Track. He has also set hiking speed records on the Bibbulmun Track, Te Araroa and AAWT.

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Josh Perry and the Realities of Ultra-Long FKTs

Fastest Known Times (FKTs) are the current activity du jour for endurance athletes. The premise is simple and tantalising: can you finish a route faster than all those who have come before you?

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FKT Long Term Recovery

Insights from my 2022 AAWT FKT recovery, balancing intense effort with injury risk and protecting long-term health.

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AAWT FKT Tactics

Our approach to the AAWT FKT: how we planned, optimised, and combined skills from thru-hiking and adventure racing.

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AAWT FKT Gear List (2.7kg)

Gear used for our 2022 self-supported AAWT FKT (~680 km, 10 d 23 h), with insights on choices, performance, and lessons for next time.

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Australian Alps Walking Track FKT Trip Report

Our 2022 AAWT FKT trip report details the journey, challenges, and lessons from tackling Australia’s toughest alpine trail at record pace.

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AAWT Ultralight Solo Gear List (4.6kg): Updated 2025

What we would take if we walked the AAWT solo assuming an early summer walk. This gear list could also be a good starting point for your own trip.

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FKT Interview

In this FKT interview, we share our strategy, mindset, and lessons learned from chasing and setting Fastest Known Times.

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Bibbulmun Track FKT Report

Raced the Bibbulmun Track in under 12 days, battling blisters, sleep loss, and unexpected route changes.