One of Alaska's biggest traditions is the running of the annual Mount Marathon race every July 4th and today's episode discusses the history, description and overall brutality of the 2nd longest annual mountain race in the world dubbed the world's toughest 5k. We invite Denali mountaineering guide Jack Delaney on the episode to discuss his personal experience guiding the tallest mountain in North America and how it compares to his trek up Marathon as one of the racers. What are the onion shaped buildings in Russia called? Why do mountaineers like to take their clothes off? And what would it take for you to intentionally shred your muscles? It's the episode that will have you craving onion rings!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Smoked Russian Imperial Stout by: Kassik's Brewery [https://kassiksbrewery.com]

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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