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Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.

YETI WALKS INTO BASECAMP

Join us, Wesley "Yeti Legs" and Marie "Basecamp" Black on the YETI WALKS INTO BASECAMP: Talking. Thru. Hiking. Podcast, where we discuss all things in the wonderful world of hiking. Each episode will cover various hiking topics, the 181 days we spent on the PCT, interviews with fellow hikers/trail angels, or even chats with gear junkies. We are a married couple who love hiking and ultra running. In 2022, we sold everything to hike the Pacific Crest Trail with a continuous footpath, followed by

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01:54:27

E66 | PCT | Week 22 | Asphalt Desert & Bridge of the...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/07/07

Episode Summary: We were hiking along an asphalt desert, quite literally...it was desert and farmland in Oregon, but we were walking the highway with no shoulder. Our thighs, shins, and feet were riddled with painful red splotches-heat rash. But thank goodness we had angels along the way, people going out of their way to offer us water, air conditioning, and shelter. We circumvented the Lions head closure with a road walk and rewarded ourselves with the famous Timberline Lodge buffer (every hiker’s

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01:20:06

E65 | PCT | Week 21 | 24-Hour Challenge, Angry Lava...

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2025/06/23

Episode Summary: Welcome to Oregon, the magic carpet,and our 24-hour challenge from week 21 on the PCT. In this episode of YWIB, we lasso 3 other hikers into our 24-hours of straight hiking from Shelter Cover Resort to…somewhere. At some point, we lose 2 folks to sleepiness, see a sasquatch/Jesus burn image, just about die from mosquitoes, and then FINALLY make it to 24 hours. Basecamp loses her wedding band, we spend 3 days in Sisters, resting…and then we begin our road walk around the Lionshead

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01:55:17

E64 | The Last Englishman | with Keith "Fozzie"...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/06/16

Episode Summary: Inspiration. Inspiration is the first step towards action. Before we hiked the PCT in 2022, we were inspired to hike it, not only from online sources, but more importantly by hikers who took the time to tell their long-form stories, in books. Keith “Fozzie” Foskett wrote one of two books which gave Basecamp and me the final push we needed to commit to the PCT. Years later, here we are sitting down to chat with the author of The Last Englishman. Fozzie shares some of his highs and

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01:33:15

E63 | PCT | Week 20 | Mozzies, Crater Lake, Devil...

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2025/06/09

Episode Summary: Today’s episode of YWIB is brought to you by…mosquitos…lots and lot of em’. But seriously this week 20 on the PCT was an annoying, nagging stretch filled with the little bloodsuckers. But there’s always a silver lining, and that silver lining was all the resort hopping we were doing, the epic views from the lip of Crater Lake, and the fact that we met both Devil Fish, and who’d become a life friend, Songbird. The week ends with our setup for a 24-hr challenge. Lastly, we wrap up

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01:34:02

E62 | Symbiosis Gear | Backpacks For People With...

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2025/06/02

Episode Summary: Boobs. This episode is for everyone, but especially for folks…who have boobs- that’s female, male, or anyone else who may have a curvy figure. Sarah Berkeley noticed there was a need in the outdoor industry for backpacks that fit the curvy physique, a problem she herself struggled with while hiking the PCT. Embracing her pioneer spirit, she decided to do something about it. Thus, Symbiosis Gear was born. Symbiosis creates backpacks for anyone to use, but packs that most definitely

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01:20:15

E61 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 19 | Ashland,...

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2025/05/26

Episode Summary: In this episode we cover our Week 19 on the PCT where Amber (Basecamp's sister) comes to join us for a few days! Seiad Valley was a tough climb to manage so we should have chugged chocolate milk. But, we had Asland in our near horizon...which meant food. Zeroes in Ashland with Amber & Ryan (her hubby) refilled our cup, and seeing Amber on trail was a true inspiration for us. She killed 20+ miles and even lugged an AeroPress coffee maker with her alongside a 2-3 person tent

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02:11:09

E60 | Sawyer & CNOC | Water Is Life [Reprise] | with...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/05/12

In this week's [Reprise] episode, we cover our 2-part series, "Water Is Life" with 2 representatives from Sawyer and CNOC, those widely popular names in the backpacking/thru-hiking community that have, since the original recordings in 2024, created a collaboration line of products (see that in the cover photo). It was only a matter of time, right? Katie Houston, of Sawyer...and someone who loves Dungeons & Dragons more than we knew, covers all the ins and outs of Sawyer filter use/care,

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01:07:50

E59 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 18 | Encounter With...

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2025/05/05

Episode Summary: In this episode we cover our Week 18 on the PCT where we get an older lady riled up because of our wonky Garmin, meet Dickhead Steve, spend time in Etna with a South African couple, hike through some of the more stunning mountains of the PCT (Trinity Alps), suck it up while hiking in the rain for 3 days (obviously we have not done the AT yet), and set ourselves up for success to have a milkshake breakfast in Seiad Valley. Additionally, if you’ve read his far, lucky you! Sawyer, this

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01:11:39

E58 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 17 | We Meet Jupiter...

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2025/04/28

Episode Summary: In this episode we cover that oh-so-lovely strip of the PCT known as the Hat Rim Trail. A hiker café awaited us before starting, but then the brutal heat was a poor hiking companion for Basecamp. Oh, we met Jupiter and didn’t even know it at first! A magical trail angel, Chris Hyde, treated us like royalty from Gondor, Deuces wore tailor-made custom-fitted cutoff jean shorts, we skipped Burney Falls to eat ice cream and order Jolly Gear matching shirts, two bucks ate our pee,

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01:53:34

E57 | take less. do more. | with Glen Van Peski...

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2025/04/21

Episode Summary: In this episode we talk through our first hiking-related book review of Glen Van Peski's work, take less. do more. SURPRISING LIFE LESSONS IN GENEROSITY, GRATITUDE, AND CURIOSITY FROM AN ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKER.For almost 2 hours, we were lucky enough to have Glen on our show to cover a few of his anecdotes from the ultralight backpacking universe, but also some more introspective insights on life, having gratitude and giving to others, while also prioritizing the needs of our

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00:42:51

E56 | All Things Loba [The Husky]

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/04/14

We wanted to take a short break from our PCT saga and feel like the title and cover say it all for this week's episode! This episode covers all things Loba, our husky. We discuss our relationship and how it has become oh so much better with her, some recent hiking shenanigans including a tumble over a waterfall, how she helps us sleep at night, and so much more. Thanks for listening.~Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)~Edited by Aj Charlotte

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01:38:00

E55 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 16 | Somewhere Near...

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2025/04/07

In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. we cover week 16 on the Pacific Crest Trail where we FINALLY hit the midpoint of the PCT, that's 2653/2 = 1326.5. Most of the hiking felt like it was in burn zones, but there was still greenery out there, somewhere, over yonder. Yeti picks up a baby squirrel and skips lunch before a massive climb and just about crashes, then chugs teriyaki sauce. We do some early morning hiking through Lassen Volcanic NP and then barely make it to

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01:16:07

E54 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 15 | Desolation...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. we cover week 15 on the Pacific Crest Trail which takes us from Desolation Wilderness to somewhere near Mt. Etna alongside Audible and Frenchy. Yeti almost went hypothermic AFTER becoming sick from bad cheese, the rains pour for an entire day, we spend a zero in Reno at a casino (not gambling) with Basecamp's aunt/uncle, and hop back on trail into the great blue yonder. We wrap up with our environmental corner where we discuss

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01:15:19

E53 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 14 | Kennedy Meadows...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/03/24

In this episode we cover week 14 on the Pacific Crest Trail which takes us from Kennedy Meadows North, through Carson and Ebbett's Pass, into the adorable and strange Markleeville, and finally into the Desolation Wilderness where we met one of our BIGGEST listeners, Tahoe Dynamite! We discuss some of our fondest memories with our dear friend, Bigfoot, and his unorthodox use of Ziploc baggies. Lastly, we wrap up with our environmental corner (trying to be slightly non-political as possible, but

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01:39:51

E52 | Pacific Crest Trail | Mental and Emotional...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/03/17

Episode Summary: An oldie but a goodie! This is a condensed version of our original 2-part episode covering our mental and emotional challenges we faced on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). If you've been listening to our weekly trail updates, you get the gist, but this episode breaks it all down. Enjoy the listen!Topics: Physical, environmental, PCT, trekking, thru-hiking, mental, emotionalLinks: Wesley's Trek Blog | Uphill BattlesTimestamps:0:00:25 - Intro excerpt from Trek blog 0:02:18 -

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01:59:56

E51 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 13 | Yosemite Valley...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/03/10

Our next installment of our PCT adventure....

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01:35:28

E50 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 12 | Silver Pass to...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/03/03

Episode Summary: We are back on track with the WHOLE REASON that we created this podcast...to tell our story from the Pacific Crest Trail. We have done plenty of exciting and trying hikes since then, but this is the story that started it all, and it deserves to be told. We will keep on telling the tale until it's been told, and then there's plenty to look forward to afterwards.Topics: Pacific Crest Trail, Aquatabs, waterTimestamps:0:00:29-Intro0:03:38-Aqua tabs0:06:38-Discount

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00:56:29

E49 | Pre-Arizona Trail Interview | Fireside Chats

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/02/05

Episode Summary: In this episode of YWIB we don't sit down, but rather stand, fireside, with our documentary Director, Riley Hanlon. They ask us about some of our motivations to do this Arizona Trail project (which started on 12/6), what drives us in this crazy hiking universe, and some of our greatest joys and fears. It's a great cozy listen. Too bad the embers left me with two holes in my jacket :( Topics: AZT, Arizona Trail, Hiking, Motivations, Fears, Joys Created, hosted, and

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01:27:10

E48 | Wrightsock | The Wright Solution To Blisters |...

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/01/29

In today's episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp we discuss feet...but more specifically what you put on them. A good pair of socks is no less important than a good pair of shoes for any hiker, backpacker, or thru-hiker. Hikers will wear two pair of socks to reduce friction and therefore blisters on the tootsies that take them a few miles or even thousands of miles. [Insert] Wrightsock - an American owned name that creates double-layered socks all sourced and crafted in the U.S. We sit down with

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00:47:44

E47 | Hikerboxes | Your Trash Is My Treasure

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. ·

2025/01/20

In this episode of YWIB we dig a bit into what a "hikerbox" actually is. We have some personal accounts from the hiker-Hollywood star Professor Carl, our good friend, Songbird, Cucumber, Bloom, and even cover some interesting findings from Reddit (yup). What's that white unnamed powder you might find? Expiration dates be damned, you won't find any of those! Listen in.Created, hosted, produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) Edited by Charlotte Royal Intro

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