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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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01:30:32

E28: Hiker Hacks / Pierre "Build-a-Bear" Paladin /...

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2024/04/22

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we finish the second half of our interview with Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin about hiker hacks. We dive much deeper into the hacks here, about the best part of any trail you hike, and throw some rapid-fire questions his way where we discover he’s been pink blazed…and a possible marriage proposal on the AT? We then wrap with a pretty solid list of some of our favorite hiker hacks along with a nice handful pulled from the interwebs

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01:04:13

E27: Hiker Hacks / Pierre "Build-a-Bear" Paladin /...

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2024/04/18

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk with Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin about hiker hacks. This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode. We don’t dive DEEP into the hacks here but do discuss the gear that Builda has made, what’s been the most difficult, and discuss sleeping bag science for those of you who need some fixes or suggestions to prevent the infamous sleeping bag condensation problem. Listen in and get to know Builda a bit before we deep dive into the more hacks in

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01:04:02

E26: Crappy Advice / Trail Etiquette

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2024/04/08

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk about all things poop. Wanna know why you’re supposed to poop AND pee (yes, pee) 200’ from water? We talk about it. What about doggo poops? We talk about that too and get a bit into some science. This is only the informative half of our B1: Concerning Trail Poops episode because we thought folks should know. If you want the second and fun half, you’ll have to subscribe! “Are you not entertained?!”Topics: Poop, pee, leave no

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01:06:09

E25: Water is Life / CNOC / Part 2

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2024/04/01

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we take some time with Rebecca “Gandalf” Booroojian from CNOC and discuss the thru-hiking legend, the Vecto, but also something less well-known, the Vessica. We get into some science about plastics, what conventional water bottles may have in them, and what you need to be mindful of. We wrap up the episode with some of the gear we use, and some water filter testimonies from hiker friends we met on the PCT. Oh, and DISCOUNT

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01:44:42

E24: water Is Life / Sawyer / Part 1

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2024/03/24

Episode Summary: In this episode of“Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk about water, because, well…water is life! This is the first of a two-part series speaking on filters, plastics, water bladders, water sources that aren’t so great (and how to handle them), and even bug sprays/treatments. We sit in with Katie “Oats” Houston, the Community Manager for Sawyer Products. You know Sawyer, they make the renowned Sawyer Squeeze that, what, like 85% of hikers use on long trails. And, there may even be a

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02:14:24

E23: Pacific Crest Trail / Week 5

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2024/03/01

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks IntoBasecamp” mushrooms are involved. Shiitake? Portobello? Other? We sit down with Megan Dietrich, a licensed counselor/therapist as we cover our fifth week on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. Megan asks us amazingly insightful questions about the trail, and specifically, post-trail integration as relates to our week 5. We wrap up with a question of the day (QotD) about tent pitching etiquette (and just how close is too close) and some kind words

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00:51:40

E22: Food On a Thru-Hike

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2024/02/20

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we discuss FOOD: the good, the bad, and the ugly. When a hiker is on their feet all day, nothing hits better than a nice meal before bed, so what did we love on the PCT, TMB, and CT? Give the episode a listen and find out about Spam-honeybun burgers.Topics: Food, trail food, dehydrated meals, ramen, best and worst foods // Instagram: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Link: @yetiwalksintobasecamp // Our YouTube: Link:

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01:10:46

E21: Big and Little Dominguez Loop

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2024/02/08

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we discuss our 2-day hike of the “41” mile lollipop/loop trail called The Big and Little Dominguez Loop from Alltrails. We do this before hopping back into telling our PCT overarching story, and to offer two new things! We will be video recording future episodes to get those on our YouTube channel (link below, for those of you who like you watch your podcast- and I know the video quality is bad, but the next episode will be far better),

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00:27:21

E20: How To / Prep for a 14er

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2024/01/27

We originally released this episode just to paid subscribers on our Patreon, but why not let folks know some of the subscriber-only content we are trying to release?! With that being said, enjoy the first of our "How To" series, and know that there are MANY more episodes like this to come for our devoted followers! Episode Summary: In this members-only episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we give a hearty welcome to all of those joining us, give a brief rundown of 14er basics, how you

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02:08:07

E19: Colorado Trail / Gear Loadout

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2024/01/11

Episode Summary: In this episode of "Yeti Walks Into Basecamp" we cover Yeti Legs’ gear loadout from the Colorado Trail and talk about all things gear. We cover each type of gear system you will need as a backpacker and/or thru-hiker, some pros and cons of some of the gear, and briefly discuss our new Patreon account! Each contribution to our Patreon keeps the podcast going! Topics: Gear, shelter system, cook system, water filtration system, backpack, sleep system, clothing, outer layers,

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03:22:01

E18: Colorado Trail / Week 4 Finale

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2023/12/16

Episode Summary: In this EXTENDED episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” (as per Tumbleweed’s request for a 3+ hour episode) we wrap up Yeti’s hike on the Colorado Trail in 2023, covering the final highs and lows that took him to the terminus in Durango, poops in the water source, and there are SO MANY SHEEP! There’s a 15% off code for Hyperlite Mountain Gear to snag a last-minute Christmas gift for a hiker you love! We are also HAPPY to present our new Intro and Outro from a phenomenal artist “The

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01:07:21

E17: Colorado Trail / Week 3

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2023/11/29

Episode Summary: In this episode of "Yeti Walks Into Basecamp" we are recording from our tent in the middle of the CO frozen backcountry ON the Colorado Trail. We recount Yeti's 3rd week hiking the CT during the summer, moose encounters, deadfalls, and discuss some gear. Get a special Hyperlite Mountain Gear PROMO code by listening or by clicking the link below. Topics: Colorado Trail, moose, deadfalls, Hyperlite Mountain Gear Hyperlite Mountain Gear 15% Discount Code and link: Links:

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01:55:48

E16: Colorado Trail / Week 2

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2023/11/11

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp”, we give an update on what the heck is going on with Basecamp’s arm, cover Yeti’s 2nd week of the Colorado Trail (so much rain), review some LNT principles, discuss suffering versus enduring, and go into a deep discussion on trauma, coping, and setting goals for yourself. Topics: Colorado Trail, trauma, injury, coping, setting goals, suffering versus enduring, LNT, Leave no Trace, Bigfoot Links: Leave no Trace – United States National

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01:48:02

E15: Colorado Trail / Week 1

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2023/09/29

Episode Summary: Big climbs and lady problems (in my 30's???!!!). Listen along as we recount my (Yeti Legs') first week on the Colorado Trail with sound bites included throughout for a little extra "something". It's a bit of a fun ride and we'd love to know what you think about those inserted trail sound bites. // For photos and more, check out our Instagram @theginger_and_thejoy⁠ // Topics: Colorado Trail 2023, human connections, hardest climb on trail, and lady

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01:33:13

E14: Pacific Crest Trail / Week 4 / Colorado Trail...

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2023/07/22

Episode Summary: We are finally getting back on the grind after being sick and catching up on work. Wesley (Yeti) is starting the Colorado Trail 7/22, which we will of course have episodes on, but still continuing the long journey of our 2022 PCT hike as well. Listen on and enjoy the randomness that is this episode. Chapter 6: Week 4: “Decades and A Big Bear” / Days 22-28: 3/27-4/2/22 / Total Trail Miles: 91.50 / Total GPS Recorded Miles: 92.79 / Cumulative Trail Miles: 323.60 / From: San Gorgonio

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01:01:17

E13: Pacific Crest Trail / Week 3 / Part 2

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2023/06/26

Episode Summary: We've BOTH been sick for several weeks on and off, so behind on our recordings. In this episode we cover the rest of our Week 3 on the PCT in 2022 from Cabazon to somewhere in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. We introduce Achilles and Anna, Decades, cover our stay at the Whitewater Preserve, and Basecamp goes into some detail on my trail poops and habits. Week 3: / Days 15-21: 3/20-3/26/22 / Total Trail Miles: 80.30 / Total GPS Recorded Miles: 85.53 / Cumulative Trail Miles:

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00:54:42

E12: Pacific Crest Trail / Week 3 / Part 1

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2023/06/09

Episode Summary: In this episode Basecamp is sick! We cover our third week on the PCT from Idyllwild, CA, through the San Jacintos to somewhere in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. We introduce yet another new category, "What are you drinking?", discuss the weather conditions in San Jac while we were hiking through, the importance of safety equipment in the snow, what water filter and bladder we used the entire trail, and an oasis left behind just at the underpass by Mama Bear. Week 3: / Days

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02:26:03

E11: Fireside Chats / Unsung Heroes

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2023/05/19

Episode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp we cover a lengthy question of the day that involves a lot of personal unpacking for us as we detail our experiences with life off trail. We then interview two of the unsung heroes from our PCT 2022 hike, Michelle Nagle and Amber Gee. Michelle and Amber ran our social media accounts and assisted with shipments of resupply boxes/gear, respectively. They were a vital part of our journey, and we felt they needed some good old

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01:20:10

E10: Pacific Crest Trail / Week 2

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2023/05/05

Episode Summary: In this episode we cover our second week on the PCT from Julian, CA to Idyllwild, CA. We introduce our new "Question of the Day" category, extreme heat in the desert near Mike's Place, go over how we both got our trail names, and discuss a special hitch (and our first) into Idyllwild. Week 2: / Days 8-14: 3/13-3/19/22 / Total Trail Miles: 74.70 / Total GPS Recorded Miles: 76.60 / Cumulative Trail Miles: 151.80 / From: Julian, CA to Idyllwild, CA Topics: Week 2,

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01:06:56

E9: Pacific Crest Trail / Week 1

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2023/04/25

Episode Summary: In this episode, join us as we do a deep dive into our first full week on the PCT in 2022, starting with day 2. We detail the unique events that riddled our first week on trail, introduce several hikers that play an impactful role for our hike, and explain a few of the trail names given in that first week (including Marie's trail name, "Basecamp"). We'd also love your feedback in the comments below, especially on the fire-crackle sound in our most recent Fireside

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