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Slackpackers
by Pete & Kevin
A truly amateur hiking, running, and adventure podcast.
Episodes
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A Bohemian Alps Race Recap Finale (aka Dumb and Dumber)
Season 2 Episode 24 – A Bohemian Alps Recap Finale (aka Dumb and Dumber) Which one is Dumb, and which is Dumber? Tough call. The guys recap their Bohemian Alps races in this glorious, albeit lackluster, season finale. Enjoy the silence. (Some of you will get this after you listen to the episode....
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Fire Tower 50K Race Recap and a Mystery
Season 2 Episode 23 – Fire Tower 50K Race Recap and a Mystery How did Kevin and Pete do at the Fire Tower 50K? What did they love and maybe not like so much? This episode has it all. Plus, it's a mystery! Will the guys toe the line in Nebraska at the Bohemian Alps 50K? Tune in to see if you can...
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It’s Race Week!
Season 2 Episode 22 – It’s Race Week! Time to gear up for the Fire Tower Trail Races 50K. Kevin is ready(ish). Pete is a bundle of positivity… wait, he’s a complete downer. Will Kevin have a good race? Will Pete even show up? The intrigue is so captivating that you will not want to miss a moment!...
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What Does Success Look Like?
Season 2 Episode 21 – What Does Success Look Like? With 18 days to go (at the time of recording), Kevin and Pete talk about what success looks like for them. What has changed? Where do goals fit in? It’s a real discussion – who knew? But have no fear because there is plenty of ridiculousness.…
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A Month to Go
Season 2 Episode 20 – A Month to Go There is a month to go until the Fire Tower Trail Races 50K. How are the guys doing? Kevin is running. Pete is in PT and cranky. So, about what you would expect. What are the guys listening to? #WTFNYT. And the usual nonsense in the thankfully (relatively)…
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Not Enough Poutine
Season 2 Episode 19 – Not Enough Poutine The boys are back! Kevin recaps a fantastic trip to Montreal. And casually mentions getting in a good 14-miler the week before. Things are looking good in Omaha. Pete is still a wreck. The doubts are real, and he may not reach the start line. Is this more...
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Is it a Murder Mystery?
Season 2 Episode 18 – Is it a Murder Mystery? Kevin is cruising along. Complaining some, of course, but having a good time of it. Pete is a wreck. Cranky and a mess. Will it end soon? For everyone else’s sake, we hope so. All that plus the return of #WTFNYT and what they’re listening to where…
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Just 1K Short
Season 2 Episode 17 – Just 1K Short Pete’s cranky. Kevin better be ready to carry the show. We’re doomed. The guys recap a fairly busy week. They talk about Kevin’s short long run. Pete’s time at the canceled Eastern States 100. And a bit of a cliffhanger about some lingering doubts. Plus the...
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Mercifully Short
Season 2 Episode 16 – Mercifully Short Technical issues give you a reprieve from the endless inanity of Kevin and Pete. Within this short episode are a few gems, so not all is lost. The biggest thing to flesh out in the next episode is the lingering doubts about the upcoming races. Stay tuned! No...
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Cops and Races and Rants
Season 2 Episode 15 – Cops and Races and Rants Pete goes on a rant to start the show. When the guys finally settle in, Kevin recaps his racing and training. Pete talks about pacing his friend, Lloyd, at the Burning River 50-mile race. Not much for #WTFNYT but some fun things they are listening…
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Rough Patch and a Scandal
Season 2 Episode 14 – Rough Patch and a Scandal Who hit a rough patch and who created a scandal by getting caught cutting a course? We all know who the bigger whiner and race cheater are in this gruesome pair. Kevin and Pete in all their inglorious splendor, including a typical #WTFNYT and some...
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The Greatest Gift of All
Season 2 Episode 13 – The Greatest Gift of All A short but fun way to spend some time. The guys recap meeting up in Omaha. Kevin is still taunting Pete because he “dodged” him in a July 4th race. But they did run together. And what gift did Pete give Kevin that he loves? Find out that and much…
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Tour de Independence
Season 2 Episode 12 – Tour de Independence Happy 4th of July from the Slackpackers! The guys to celebrate our nation’s independence in the only way they know how – discussing the Tour de France. And, yes, Pete was totally off on Cav. Kevin can gloat. The usual minimal training talk, stupid...
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Big News and a MammothMarch
Season 2 Episode 11 – Big News and a MammothMarch This special edition of Slackpackers starts with big news from Nebraska. Join us in congratulating Kevin and Hollyanne on the little Slackpacker they are expecting this December! Kevin recaps his cross-country race. Pete recaps the MammothMarch...
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Same as It Ever Was
Season 2 Episode 10 – Same as It Ever Was A typical episode with Kevin and Pete. Some training talk. Some Ridiculousness. Barely entertaining. The End. Did we sell this week’s edition of the show? Listen anyway to this week’s mediocre visit with Slackpackers! Want to join the guys on their big...
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A Long Walk and a Ranch Debate
Season 2 Episode 9 – A Long Walk and a Ranch Debate After a creepier start than normal, Kevin recaps his week. Pete’s recap is quite a bit longer as he set out to do the 12-Hour Walk outlined by Colin O’Brady. What did Pete get out of the walk? Did he make all 12 hours? And what did he think…
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Sugar Badger Half-Marathon Race Recap
Season 2 Episode 8 – Sugar Badger Half-Marathon Race Recap Kevin and Pete are back and talking about… pancakes. This totally tracks. Eventually, they get to the training and racing part. This episode is a lot of Pete with a full recap of his Sugar Badger half-marathon weekend. Plenty of food…
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Wait. We Need to Train?
Season 2 Episode 7 – Wait. We Need to Train? Back to our regular episodes with Kevin and Pete giving updates on where they are with training scheduled around a milk delivery. #blameKevin The guys also share a website pet peeve. Kevin has a #WTFNYT bone to pick with Pete. What Ya’ Listenin’ To?…
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Trekking the Camino de Santiago with Kristine and Thom
Season 2 Episode 6 – Trekking the Camino de Santiago with Kristine and Thom This episode is a bit different as Pete gets to interview Kristine and Thom Cox about their recent trip trekking the Camino de Santiago from Portugal. Before that happens, Kevin and Pete fill you in on their training,...
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Trash Talk
Season 2 Episode 5 – Trash Talk Pete rants. Kevin mows. They talk about long weeks, training, and trash. Maybe they will talk about the 50K races they plan to run someday. Don’t rush them. All that plus #WTFNYT, What Ya Listenin’ To, double entendres, and so much more! Want to join the guys on...
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Is it Cheating?
Season 2 Episode 4 – Is it Cheating? Kevin changes it up to start the show. There are sure to be even more complaints this week. The guys walk you through their weeks. Pete tries to navigate feeling good. Kevin has a lot of questions in a long #WTFNYT segment. Plus What Ya Listenin’ To and so…
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Pete Finds a Soapbox
Season 2 Episode 3 – Pete Finds a Soapbox After the usual creepy, “Hey, Buddy,” Kevin has a great story about his recent trip to Montana. You can imagine how prepared he was to hike in the mountains. Pete’s quality training continues. He recaps a solid 9-mile run and discusses how the run/walk...
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Amateurs
Season 2 Episode 2 – Amateurs Kevin kicks off this episode with a race recap. Do you remember him talking about having an upcoming race? No? Oh, he didn’t bother to mention it. Pete’s recap includes some good workouts and how Regain (not a sponsor) is working as his electrolyte drink. He quickly...
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Is This Dumb Enough?
Season 2 Episode 1 – Is This Dumb Enough? Kevin and Pete are back and as terrible as ever! After a quick catch-up of the past six months, the guys introduce a couple of new segments. First up is something they call WTF NYT. This week sets the stage as they go through their New York Times word…
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Season Finale with Hollyanne and Gretchen
Episode 37 – Season Finale with Hollyanne and Gretchen You asked for it, so here you go! Kevin and Pete are joined by their wives, Coach Hollyanne and Gretchen, to get their perspective on the epic Grand Canyon hike. From training to the day of, Hollyanne and Gretchen give you their insights on…
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We Did It: Our Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Recap (Part 2)
Episode 36 – We Did It: Our Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Recap (Part 2) Kevin and Pete continue the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim celebration and recap in this episode. First, they recap their week, including supporting friends as they went out for 100-milers. A huge congrats to our friend Karen Clarke on...
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We Did It: Our Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Recap (Part 1)
Episode 35 – We Did It: Our Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Recap (Part 1) Kevin and Pete did it! They crossed the Grand Canyon – South Kaibab to North Kaibab – on 10/5/2023 in 14:05. This was such an incredible adventure that the guys will need two episodes to get all their thoughts out. There is a…
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One Week Until the Grand Canyon
Episode 34– One Week Until the Grand Canyon Kevin and Pete are only a week away from their epic rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon. Before they go, check out this recap of their final 8-hour training hike and a preview of all that’s involved in the big crossing. They’ll be back in two weeks or…
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Two Weeks to Go
Episode 33– Two Weeks to Go Kevin and Pete are down to just two weeks before the Grand Canyon crossing. What have they been up to? What are their concerns? What questions do you have for them before they head out? And even place your bets on who complains the most. Something must be entertaining…
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Ragbear
Episode 32 – Ragbear Kevin and Pete both had some adventures this past week. Pete kicks it off with his Hallucination/Run Woodstock adventures. A big congrats to Karen for completing the third leg of the Midwest Grand Slam! And Kevin had a ton of fun at Ragnar VT. But, of course, not all went...
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Safety First
Episode 31 – Safety First Kevin and Pete show mercy with this relatively short episode. Catching up on the week, Gomers chat, and a whole lotta safety talk. Face it, these guys are going to need every possible advantage they can get in the Grand Canyon. All that and the usual shenanigans on this...
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Six Hours of Hitchcock
Episode 30 – Six Hours of Hitchcock Kevin and Pete are back with a super-sized episode. Pete complains. Kevin tolerates it. They take a long hike. Still friends? Maybe. Fun? Sure. Did a few drinks help? Definitely. #chooseyouradventure #takeahike #bebettertoday Listen, share, rate, and review!...
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This is Jeopardy!
Episode 29 – This is Jeopardy! Kevin’s real dreams are revealed in this episode. And he and Pete talk about training for a solid three minutes. The rest is pretty much nonsense. Shocking. #chooseyouradventure #takeahike #bebettertoday Listen, share, rate, and review! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
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Lottery Dreams, RAGNAR, and Randomness
Episode 28 – Lottery Dreams, RAGNAR, and Randomness Kevin has lottery dreams. Pete goes full curmudgeon. Kevin previews RAGNAR Vermont. Pete talks a bit about Hallucination 100 with Karen and Lloyd. There is talk of a dry run for the GC. And just a bunch of the regular nonsense along the way....
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Canyon Concerns
Episode 27 – Canyon Concerns Kevin and Pete recap their weeks, including Pete’s trip to Burning River to support our friend Karen Clarke on her quest to complete the Midwest Slam. Then the guys turn to their biggest concerns about tackling the rim-to-rim hike at the Grand Canyon. Plus, all the...
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Vacations and Staying Upright
Episode 26 – Vacations and Staying Upright Kevin and Pete both had vacations this past week and we get to hear all about them. Hiking, running, heat, elevation – they have it all. And a special shoutout to Shae for meeting up with Pete for an awesome five trail miles! They randomly talk about lot...
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Actual Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Prep Talk!
Episode 25 – Actual Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Prep Talk! Kevin and Pete start with their usual weekly overviews and typical nonsense before actually discussing their Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim adventure. Who knew these guys could do some research and have a meaningful dialogue? OK, that’s overboard…
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It’s All About Consistency
Episode 24 – It’s All About Consistency Kevin and Pete clearly need more consistency. You’ll hear about that a few times in this episode. Plus the usual shenanigans along the way! #chooseyouradventure #takeahike #bebettertoday Listen, share, rate, and review! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
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Unpacking a DNF at the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge
Episode 23 – Unpacking a DNF at the Rachel Carson Trail Challenge Kevin and Pete are joined by Coach Hollyanne in this special episode. Kevin kicks it off with a brief race recap and a summary of how his last couple of weeks have been. Hollyanne adds a couple of her thoughts, too. Then Pete tries...
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6-Hour Race Recap and Stye Problems
Episode 22 – 6-Hour Race Recap and Stye Problems Kevin recaps his great effort at the 6-hour event this past Saturday. Full pack and all the snacks! Pete has an event this coming Saturday, so you know something weird is going on. This time it is the first stye of his life. That cannot possibly...
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Actual Training Talk
Episode 21 – Actual Training Talk Kevin and Pete get deeper into some training talk. You’ve been warned. All that and the usual shenanigans along the way! #chooseyouradventure #takeahike #bebettertoday Listen, share, rate, and review! Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay
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Kevin Chooses an Event
Episode 20 – Kevin Chooses an Event Another good week for Kevin. He even chose his next event. What is it and what’s his plan? Pete had a decent week of training. He learned a ton during a long hike at Mount Hoy. Is it enough to get him through the next big hike and the Rachel Carson Trail...
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Sugar Badger Race Recap, Power Washing, and More!
Episode 19 – Sugar Badger Race Recap, Power Washing, and More! Kevin had a good week and capped it off by washing his house. You know not everything went smoothly though. Pete gives a recap of his Sugar Badger Half-Marathon. At least we think there is a recap in there between all the food talk.…
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A Fall, Nature, and Moonshine
Episode 18 – A Fall, Nature, and Moonshine Kevin kicks things off with a better week that ends with something not-so-pleasant. Pete has a few adventures in nature. And lots of talk of whiskey and moonshine. And, of course, the usual nonsense happens along the way. #chooseyouradventure #takeahike...
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The Slackpacker Struggle
Episode 17 – The Slackpacker Struggle The title of episode 17 sounds like a hot new dance, but, alas, it is merely a true story. Kevin and Pete both take a ride on the struggle bus. They talk through it, and it seems they are already on a better path. The guys also discuss one of Pete’s favorite...
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Hills, Rain, and a Top 100 Spectator
Episode 16 – Hills, Rain, and a Top 100 Spectator This episode is packed with entertainment. OK, it’s at least packed with something that resembles a moderately acceptable podcast. Kevin and Pete talk about hill repeats, rain gear, and what it takes to be a real spectator. If you need spectating...
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Bringers of Life
Episode 15 – Bringers of Life In a twist, Pete opens the show with a tale about the pet in his house – a Betta fish. They know you’ll miss Tater tales, but this is a good story. The guys thoroughly walk through the last week and a half of training. Kevin got in a lot more workouts. Pete gets into...
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Do You Trust Your Training?
Episode 14 – Do You Trust Your Training? The guys start the episode with the usual weekly training recap. Kevin’s summary of what Tater finds to eat on walks is the real fun. Pete asks Kevin if he has ever felt like there is enough training going into an event. That leads to a long discussion on...
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It’s About Discipline
Episode 13 – It’s About Discipline Kevin’s Tater update has us thinking about the importance of discipline. Hopefully, Tater is listening! The guys give their usual updates. Pete lets the audience know his entire travel itinerary. Plus plenty of laughs along the way! #chooseyouradventure…
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The Comparison Trap
Episode 12 – The Comparison Trap Kevin and Pete are back for another moderately entertaining episode. Kevin gives an update on Tater, including his latest report card. We find out Kev is a little under the weather but did get a couple of good workouts in this last week. Then, really, Pete takes...
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A truly amateur hiking, running, and adventure podcast.
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