WONDERLAND: Gary Robbins' FKT around Mount Rainier | The Ginger Runner

[@jdwoyton]

Forget Hollywood. There are more amazing stories in ultras.

[@lotsahooey]

I love how straight he is. No muss, not mean.. just very disciplined and organized. Honest. Hell of a job, glad you got to be there (and bring us along) to enjoy this unparalleled adventure. Thanks so much!

[@GaryRobbins]

+Champions 5k Thank you, I really appreciate this compliment :)

[@chodebon75]

did the wonderland in 3 days supported. almost killed me. this guy is insane.

[@semjonborzutzki9907]

I absolutely love how he always says "please" after telling his crew members what he wants also after 60 miles and more. That every time again shows his great personality. I have huge respect for this guy and wish him many more accomplishments

[@stevenmhensley]

Great video. If Gary needs another pacer, I'm available. For about 100 meters.

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Steven Hensley He is pretty good at dropping them haha :)

[@bastian6173]

I don't know anything about ultrarunning, but this was so great to watch.

[@Fatmantraining]

When Linda states her utter confidence in Gary's abilities,which outstrip his own thoughts......... that. That right there, that made me cry......... twas a manly cry, however. ;-)

[@Welther47]

it's funny what can make people emitional

[@linusottosson5425]

Got me too! Beautiful love

[@skysi]

look at gary, what a marvelous runner he is. He planed it, raced it, dropped his Pacers, motivated his Crew and was in an awesome mood the hole time. ethan nice cinematics as always

[@JonGrossGringo]

I feel like I could go run around the world after watching this incredible story. Great work running the wonderland trail and great work last weekend in Japan. Keep the stories coming Ginger Runner!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Jon Gross He makes it look so easy!!!

[@GaryRobbins]

+Jon Gross Thanks Jon! :)

[@tobiasthrien1]

Don't give him any ideas!

[@movingwallpaper5391]

For a very long time the 2014 Gorge 50k was my favorite Ginger runner film. But not anymore, it's this one. What a great movie! Great shots, great story, great people. I don't know Gary but based on this film alone I think he's incredible. Going for the FKT is hard as it is but then to have the heart to share the experience with his friends by taking them along (and dropping them) shows he has a great heart. Ethan, Jeff great stuff. Gary you are the best!

[@Dennis_van_Gelderen]

Same here, loved Gorge 50k movie from Ethan. This is my new number one!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Jeroen Hoogstad Thank you thank you!

[@GaryRobbins]

+Jeroen Hoogstad Thank you Jeroen!

[@jamiehamilton9970]

watched this before my run this evening when i couldn't be bothered going out. ...ran further and faster than i wanted to....this is my new motivational film....good job guys

[@KlappeKappe]

Had tears coming at the end. Incredibly inspiring film.

[@aprilbell9112]

PROUD Canadian runner right here! WAY TO GO GARY!!!! True, north, strong and FREE, indeed! Ginger, your film captured the amazing and inspiring humanity behind this run. I am SO HAPPY for Gary and his entire crew! GO OILERS!

[@t-adinfinitum]

When I met Gary for the first time I felt a special kind of energy around him. After watching this documentary, it confirmed one thing: it's not about his aura, it's just the way he is: connected to nature with a real passion to run and experiment life at the fullest. It's always hard to describe how you feel when you run because it is a very intimate, personal moment. Gary + Ginger Runner have done amazing work here. This clip is not about competing, it is a very deep storytelling about a human being in quest of his own journey, an exciting challenge that he set himself and shared to his friends (and the rest of us !). Thank you for sharing this experience with us. If you could receive an award, it would be WELL DESERVED ! Gary: awesome focus and discipline. You can truly see authentic, genuine love of the act of running, his pure connection to nature and people around him. Love it. Thomas who loves getting lost in all your races...

[@GaryRobbins]

+Thomas Reneau hahaha, best comment ever my friend :) If there's a way to miss flagging you'll source it :)

[@johnreddinger]

Absolutely amazing film. Congrats to Gary and thanks to Ethan for bringing this to us.

[@mikederas8530]

killing me. these movies are so inspirational as I'm starting to transition to ultras. Thank you!!!

[@mattcoffee1269]

+Mike Deras i feel ya. just did my first half mara sunday, cant wait to get to ultras! so inspiring

[@eMBeaR]

Done this 3 times now. First time in 6 days, 2nd time in 8, and third in 10 but had to quit half way through. Next time I do it is going to be a 3 day one, but seeing someone do it this fast is soooooo inspiring, especially with the way you film and edit ginger, awesome job.

[@josephjacobs6616]

Hi eMBeaR, just curious when the optimal season for an attempt . Would it be in July -August? Thanks

[@Slowhand871]

Its a great hike to do slow. Wish my hike was in better weather.

[@Slowhand871]

@@josephjacobs6616 prob Sept after school starts. A bit cooler but you run the risk of rain. Plan on 7 days.

[@dustinfanzo8238]

Gary is an absolute ANIMAL and I am here for it! Incredible. As a new trail runner, it's impossible to watch Gary footage and not immediately go out and crush the trails. Excellent production from Ethan and team. Another wonderful piece of cinema.

[@scottsland99]

Amazing run by Gary, but huge kudos on the storytelling and editing here Ethan. 36 minutes of film is no joke and you've really beautifully balanced everything here. Been admiring your work for a while, great to see you continuing to progress. Congrats to all.

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Scott Henderson Thank you Scott! It was a long process, indeed, but Gary deserved it!

[@GaryRobbins]

+TheGingerRunner Ethan's efforts in pulling off this film were HUGE and it shows. He did an absolutely phenomenal job with it!

[@Maxvas7]

The reason why I run, thanks Ethan and Gary!

[@MotherMuse]

Yeah!! Woo hoo! So inspiring to watch. Training for my first marathon @ 39, mom of 4 here, dreaming of doing an ultra myself someday. Loving the trails. Watching this makes me NEED to go run 10 miles in the mountains! Beautiful film. Go Gary!! Go Ethan!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Mother Muse Once you leave the pavement for the mountains, there's no heading back :)

[@SherryOsborne]

+Mother Muse Training for my first marathon at 41 over here! We've GOT this!

[@MotherMuse]

+Sherry Osborne (Busy Zen Life) Yes! Best of luck with your race. :)

[@MotherMuse]

+TheGingerRunner Been alternating trails and roads for awhile and do now prefer trails!

[@AmberNixon]

Incredible! I enjoyed how the story included his wife and parents long with the emotions of capturing his record breaking run. Awesome job, Gary!!!

[@rtlamb]

Your amazing video of an amazing National Park and a guy doing an amazing feat has really touched me. I am passionately in love with Mount Rainier National Park. You guys hit all my sweet spots in the Park! I am now disabled and can't hike anymore. This video made me smile and made me cry! Job well done!

[@billybobb1448]

Perhaps your best film to date. Several desires and a few pressing (as in against my bladder) needs were not enough for me to hit pause; totally riveted. It takes a great runner to create such a community. It takes a such community to help the greatness of a runner be realized. As always, Ethan, thank you for taking us along.

[@penabrand]

beautiful film ethan! really well done brother!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Luis Pena Thanks dude! Means a ton from you! Hope you're well, dude.

[@benjamin.kelley]

I can't even wrap my head around this. I just ran my first marathon, and it was so difficult mentally and physically, but 93 miles is a whole different game.

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Benjamin Kelley over technical mountain terrain in 95+º temps to boot!

[@benjamin.kelley]

+TheGingerRunner this guy is ridiculous...my awesome.

[@Turnschuhheizer]

I cried like a baby. So mich effort and will power. He is a rolemodel , but so you are , great editing. Love these clips

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Turnschuhheizer Thank you!

[@coryscully4757]

This could be your best running film yet, and in my humble opinion that is saying a lot. I love your films. Outstanding, I'm going to watch it again... right now.

[@TheGingerRunner]

Thank you, Cory!

[@ericyoahan]

Inspirational stuff guys. For runner who is going through some downtime, for those who sometimes doubting themselves, questioning why are we doing this.. This film is the remedy.

[@gilbertgonzales4264]

Made my day. I love running but this gets the blood flowing in my body. I will not live until i run the Wonder Trail.

[@merkin22]

Mr. Robbins you've got guts! AND that was some team (community, as you say) you have. This is just great.

[@dombower]

Thumbed up before KZbin even buffered the first second!

[@dombower]

Judging by previous work and how awesome this guy is. There is no need to wait

[@flowstate4414]

Freezies, watermelon and soup is what you need to beat the record! Awesome job Gary!! INCREDIBLE! What a beautiful captured story!

[@ultraliferunning6102]

An absolutely inspiring video. As an ultra runner myself, this video reminded me of why I love trail running and the ultrarunning community in general. After such an amazing accomplishment and athletic feat, it was literally just a handful of people hanging out in the woods! Love it.

[@TheGingerRunner]

+ultra life running After being awake for nearly 24hrs, none of us wanted to go to sleep. it was awesome. We even got in trouble from park rangers :)

[@benjfrank]

An inspiring film about an incredible achievement in the most beautiful place on earth. Congratulations, Gary!

[@SimonTeff]

This is truly an beautiful human adventure. So inspiring.

[@raymoland]

People throw the word inspiring around a lot, but as someone is struggling with injury and running issues at the moment this is truly inspiring me to get the problems fixed and get back on the trail.....

[@alexchittum378]

I could watch these movies all day long! They are so Inspirational

[@Watchitforme]

This has got to be one of the best videos I have ever seen. Ethan, you have managed to capture a piece of history in such an epic way that shows what it takes to do something like this. Garry Robins, you are AMAZING and a huge inspiration to a whole lot of people. You deserve this record and what an amazing one it. Well done Garry and to everyone else involved!!!!

[@lindsayvanwynsberghe7693]

Wow I just wanted to hug him when I saw those little lights coming through the woods

[@BeyTobi]

Stunning film. Left me in tears. Thank you for sharing.

[@fatsat88]

+TheGingerRunner You're greatest video so far along with Sally's WS last year.

[@schlarb-wolfproductions646]

You are upping the game Ethan. Awesome person, story, and production. Going to be a lot of new Gary and Wonderland Trail fans out there now. Congrats!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Schlarb-Wolf Productions Thanks man! Proud of this one. There's that secret part of me that didn't want to expose the world to the epicness of the Wonderland - can't let it get to crowded out there, haha. But Gary deserves all the love :)

[@GaryRobbins]

+Schlarb-Wolf Productions Thanks boys! Means a lot coming from the pros :)

[@tonilawrimore]

just welled up with tears. so awesome. way to go! #unbeardlievable

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Toni Lawrimore Thanks for watching Toni :) #TotallyBeardlievable

[@camvid66]

I've run marathons and hiked the full Wonderland twice, and can't wrap my head around what an incredible achievement this FKT represents. Amazing, inspirational performance. And what a great support team! A story well told.

[@TryggHavet]

What a story !! Gary's performance is insane. Your work is brillant. You are amazing !!

[@Jacob-AdamsTV]

Absolutely incredible. Looks like it's time to book a stay near Rainier and hit up those trails!

[@Thestripper1]

It's rare and it gives hope to see people do something that actually means something to them. Thank you.

[@yoanbapst1530]

it is just so epic ... great support from switzerland for you and gary ... you re amazing !!!

[@AndyPandyFlyTying]

Superb film Buddy...Edited perfectly and you feel like your there running next to him..

[@marksparky00]

Incredible in every way..

[@WyeExplorer]

Just all engulfing. We were fully immersed in that run. Well done and brilliant to watch. Paul and Bro Mark.

[@stopsign38]

Just watched this from Australia. 42, only two years running and aiming for my first 100k. This is inspirational, thank you.

[@stevejones7720]

Well done, Gary Robbins. What a good ambassador for the sport. Nicely filmed, Ginger Runner.

[@janiperne5190]

My 10th time watching this video. Simply amazing, Ethan and the crew! Keep on the good work. Greetings from Slovenia.

[@janiperne5190]

My 15th time. :)

[@tubesockets120v]

jani perne my 1st time

[@tubesockets120v]

Gary's wife knows what he's capable of. Off by 3 mins. on 93 miles. Not bad.

[@jbgleask]

Ethan this film is amazing! You NAILED it! Gary is such a legend of our sport too, super inspiring dude!

[@TheBenjiLewis]

Geez dude, you just keep getting better and better at making these!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Benji Lewis Workin on it! Thanks for supporting!

[@michaelyonkunas5165]

This, this is what you were born to do. Great work, congratulations.

[@TheGingerRunner]

HAPPY CANADA DAY, GARY ROBBINS! #1YearFKTAnniversary

[@ASiqueira1973]

awesome! and you were not kidding last year when you said you wanted to do great movies! regards from Brazil

[@mvicta713]

BEST FILM EVER!!! Thank you for the film and inspiring me and many others. Thank you Gary! Your so f*#&ing awesome.

[@trackandfield54]

What an adventure! Amazing, movie. I'm in awe for sure. What an inspiration!

[@pasadenaphil8804]

Just watched this for the ?th time. Nothing beats GingerRunner videos for inspiration. GR lets the story tell itself rather than cheating with voice overs (Robert McKee lecture from "Adaptation" GR?). Great editing. After the near pissing scene, I cringed at the "Gary dropped his Pacers" message but thank God Ethan wisely edited it out. Better left to our imagination. I also appreciate the underlying sense of humor in everything GR does. Humanizes the work and makes the stories flow. Gary shows the same good humor. Strong character. His reaction to discovering the book "Six Seconds" in the Barkley 100 after missing the cut-off in the prior year by 6 seconds was fantastic. (different video though). Six seconds that elevated Gary to immortality. Anyway, I just turned 65 and after giving up on BQing 30 years ago, I thought I'd give it a belated shot for 2019. Looks doubtful for 2019 but pretty good for 2020. You never know.... So I keep coming back to this video. Great kick in the ass. Shames me into keepin' on when I get frustrated. Classic.

[@SsnowflakeE1]

Hi Gary....big congratulation for your big achievement ! I am really happy for you and its very nice to see, that your wife is so amazing supportive. You are really lucky and strong guy ;) You are my big motivation and ispiration :) Have a lovely day !

[@martyjoe]

Everything about this movie is Great! Well Done by everyone involved.

[@whatahustler]

kudos from Denmark. Congrats on great filming, great editing, and of cause great running Gary. Fantastic motivation to reach for the personal goals in life. THANKS!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+whatahustler Thank you, Denmark :)

[@scotttoll7877]

Chapeau to you Ethan, the crew, the supporters of the film, and especially Gary! Incredible run, awesome film, great editing and sound track. I loved seeing Rainier constantly in the background as if watching the event unfold - perhaps even encouraging the feat. It takes the support of a strong team to accomplish something like this - and you all proved invincible. Go Oilers!

[@LeslieAttwell]

Wow, Gary, Ethan and the whole team....very inspirational.....Thank and WELL DONE Booitjies!!! :) From South Africa...Loved to see the SA sticker on the gear!

[@GaryRobbins]

+Leslie Attwell Good catch! That's from my trip to S.A. for the Skyrun last year :)

[@lourensvdcolf4033]

+Gary Robbins Inspiration means nothing without action. I am recovering from last weekends 90km run in the Drakensberg, and watched Wonderland again this morning. I was laced up before the end credits were done........Thank you for the inspiration!

[@GaryRobbins]

+Lourens vd Colf Thank you Lourens and congrats on your 90k!

[@TriviumDS]

Such an amazing film about this awesome run! Thanks for sharing with the whole world!

[@mbtyysker]

Thanks +thegingerrunner for putting up this beautiful movie and making me know a fellow Canadian when you ran The Squamish 50/50. Thank you Ethan and +Gary Robbins for inspiring us. See you on the trail.

[@debbiejett6867]

I love when the soul is elevated to a higher level by the love and support of other souls!! Amazing story you captured for all of us to witness!! Gary thank you for inspiring so many with the love of the sport..but more importantly to inspire great life. Ginger Runner .. You have a great gift of capturing LIFE. Thank you.

[@RunJVHRun]

How composed, focused, and well spirited Gary is through this video is freaking inspiring. I hope to have half of that composure during my first ultra in Dec...

[@ShotShapeFitness]

Epic-ly inspring! Gary is a true beast! Great edit! Cant wait for your CC100 video!

[@aggierunner1332]

Had tears as well, amazing film!

[@drakecloin9969]

Wow, incredible film! Good job...and Congrats to Gary!

[@billkhan3789]

I loved how polite and respectful he was of everyone who came to help him while he was in the air stations. It could be easy to get wrapped up in yourself and forget others. Also loved that he was excited about the Oilers’ signing while doing that.

[@TheMrStavros]

Thank you guys for inspiring us, you are truly awesome. All of you!....

[@Tyler_Wilson]

As a hockey player my whole life, I just picked up running again after a two year haitus. But I'm back and I feel stronger than ever. Tomorrow I'm running the furthest I've ever had to run (7 miles) for my upcoming half marathon training. Wish me luck! Gary is an inspiration to me to push through these miles like they're nothing!

[@Peekingduck]

outstanding movie about an absolutely outstanding achievement ⁄ Thanks soo much !

[@daltonmcmillen995]

netflix hulu etc are missing out on real films... This is better than 99% of the content on major platforms. Fantastic production, and an amazing effort.

[@mrnothingbettertodo]

You all came together and created a masterpiece! I really appreciate the effort and commitment from all of you. Congratulations to you Mr. Robbins'.

[@shawnjenkins5477]

THIS. IS. INCREDIBLE!!! What an amazing accomplishment, not just by Gary Robbins, but the entire crew. Gary did the running, and I have huge respect for him, but this was a team event. Something about people coming together, working toward a common goal and achieving it is a beautiful thing. Mt. Rainier is beautiful too. Definitely gotta spend some more time there.

[@snazzycracker2]

Absolutely loved this, great work Gary Robbins and crew and great work Ethan for covering it and recording it in true style as ever.The whole film and achievement is such an inspiration.

[@JamesBond-nu2ci]

Awesome movie and what an achievement by Gary! I almost feel bad for watching it for free on KZbin, you should bring it to the big screen!! Great job!!! :-)

[@TheGingerRunner]

+James Bond Thank you for watching!

[@shawnjenkins5477]

Happy Canada Day and Happy Anniversary of the Wonderland Trail FKT! This still inspires me.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

What a stand up guy....gotta love Gary Robbins. 💥❤️💥

[@davisrnr3131]

Another fantastic GR film, one of your best. Awesome new FKT Gary, you didn't even seem tired at the end! I really liked how every time you were around the crew you kept saying "please" and "thank you". Congrats!

[@matthewdavis7869]

These films are inspiring me to get into longer distance running. Planning on doing my first half marathon with my little bro this summer, want to run a marathon before getting my undergrad, and want to run my first ultra under my belt before I’m out of grad school. Inspirational stuff

[@ChrisXMetal]

This video was so awesome! Gary absolutely CRUSHED IT! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Chris Williams Thanks Chris :)

[@ChrisXMetal]

You're welcome!

[@cheyenon]

Great film Ethan and huge congrats to Gary and crew!!!!

[@MiniForklift]

Another absolutely amazing, passionate and honest film. Better than a lot of the stuff I pay to watch !! Congrats Gary, unbelievable job out there. Kia kaha

[@ccwaggoner]

Spectacular job as always, Ethan. You never fail to pull me into the awesome stuff you do and inspire me to go out and continue to be active. Great work.

[@Acollins33]

Must be my 10th time watching this! So sick dude. I have my first ultra in 4 weeks and I can’t wait. This video is helping me get dialed in, appreciate everything you do 👊🏻👊🏻

[@jeremyritcey8067]

I am speechless. Excellent coverage and an even more amazing run by Gary! Thanks so much for making this.

[@henksod]

Awesome running, awesome filming, awesome environment and awesome people! Thanks for sharing a amazing adventure!

[@6tmj79]

Congratulations to Gary and all the team! it also looks like a great trekking to do in the future :).Regards from Lisbon, Portugal

[@danhewitt1731]

Great film, Ethan and crew! What a great story about a great runner! A huge congrats to Gary for CRUSHING the FKT! There is only one question that remains, what is next for Gary??

[@GaryRobbins]

+Dan Hewitt I 'raced' UTMF in Japan last weekend, but had some fatigue issues. Gonna spend quality family time now and then focus on HURT 100 in January and put in for the Hard Rock 100 lottery once again :)

[@danhewitt1731]

Gary Robbins I would have to say that 14th place in UTMF is defiantly an awesome race result, congrats! See you in SQ next Aug for my 3rd SQ50 weekend! (and maybe my first 50/50 attempt?!)

[@GaryRobbins]

Yeah 50/50!

[@erikkemper]

Wow respect. Nice to watch this run. Some views remind me of my hikes along Garibaldi lake. If it exist and i will be reborn, then it must be in British Columbia :) Greeting from a Dutchy

[@Scratchy877]

What a beautifully done documentation of Gary Robbins great accomplishment! Thanks for sharing this with us Ethan.

[@TheGingerRunner]

+Scratchy877 Thanks! He kicked so much ass!