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 completing the TMB. Since then, we've hiked even more long trails. Welcome!
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E58 | take less. do more. | with Glen Van Peski [Gossamer Gear Founder] | A Book Review
Monday, April 21, 2025 • Duration 01:53:34
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 loved ones and ourselves. Glen has quite the tale to tell, including how to better stay connected to those you've met/think about often, his stunning wife, living a minimalist lifestyle, and his harrowing friend that saved Glen's life. We'd love to have him back for a part 2 to cover more of his ultralight hacks, but until then, here's enough content to wet your whistle!
Keywords: ultralight, backpacking, minimalism, book, book review
E57 | Hiking With Loba [The Husky] & Going Over A Waterfall
Monday, April 14, 2025 • Duration 42:51
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 Royal
Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.
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 andBasecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)
Edited by Charlotte Royal
Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “TheFire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.
Episode Summary: In this episode of YWIB, we sit down with Zach Hein, founder of Range Meal Bars to discuss how he got the idea to make the bars, ingredients, packaging, what it's like to start a company, and nutrition on and off the trail. Want to taste these tasty bars yourself? Checkout the 20% discount code (+ free shipping) in our show notes or at the end of the episode.
Topics: Range Meal Bars, nutrition, entrepreneurship
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E47 | Carl "Professor Carl" Stanfield | Class in Session | Fireside Chats
Monday, December 23, 2024 • Duration 01:17:51
Episode Summary: In this episode of YWIB, we pick Professor Carl's brain about how he funds his consecutive backpacking trips and how he manages mental and emotional challenges that are associated with through hiking. Come listen to how Prof Carl got into backpacking and how he keeps his dreams alive!
Topics: Triple Crown, how to fund hiking, mental and emotional challenges
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Episode Summary: In this hilarious episode of YWIB, we have Deuces as our guest, where we rehash our treacherous stories about navigating the trail through the snow! Thanks for listening!
Topics: Bishop Pass, Muir Pass, post holing, navigating the trail in the snow
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E45 | Granite Gear | Born In The Boundary Waters | David Eisenberg [Product Designer]
Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 01:50:14
Episode Summary: In this episode of YWIB we dig intogear and rabbit trails with David Eisenberg (not burger) of Granite Gear- this is the guy who creates the masterpieces that are GG's backpacks. Ever heard of a Queztal before? You may see a similar color scheme on a GG pack in the future. We talk gear and have plenty of laughs sitting down with this guy. And if you're interested, look into become a "Grounds Keeper" yourself, to make our planet cleaner, one piece of trash at a time. Looking for a GREAT Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one? Everyone needs a great backpack- so checkout the 20% discount code in our show notes or at the end of the episode.
Topics: Granite Gear, GG, backpacks
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E44 | Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler | A Nobody Who's Obsessed With The West | Fireside Chats
Monday, November 11, 2024 • Duration 01:43:42
Episode Summary: Red urine, a dissolving toe, can’t squat to poo, drinking water from a trashcan hiking over 2000 miles in undies that end up buttless, 50+ mile days…persistence, determination, finisher, husband, and father. These are all words and phrases that describe Nick “DJ or Desert Jesus” Fowler, a man who’s a bit less man, and more athletic deity if you ask us. Nick sits down with us to cover just what it takes to FKT trails, push yourself beyond your limits, how to cope with regrets from trail, and impending fatherhood. Honestly, we will probably listen to this episode several times because we just love this guy. Cheers to you, Nick- a true man who's obsessed with the west, but definitely not a nobody.
Topics: Nick Fowler, FKT, PCT, father, beast, fastest
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E43 | Rene "Azul" Aldrich | | Hiking Injured & Marriage | A Brief Fireside Chat
Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Duration 30:15
Episode Summary: Halloween Bonus Episode release, because it's scary to hike with an injury, the thought of it taking you off trail is terrifying. Listen in.
In this subscriber episode of YWIB we sit down with Renee “Azul” Aldrich to cover hiking while married (and your spouse is NOT with you), but also hiking with a potentially hike-ending injury. How’s intimacy when you haven’t seen you spouse for weeks or months? What emotional hurdles do you have to overcome to keep waking up to hike each day when it may be your last? We only had Azul for a short episode because she had to hop back on trail (the CDT) but expect a full-length interview with her in the near future.
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E42 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 10 | Kearsarge to Mather Pass & Our Last Cuppa Tea
Monday, October 28, 2024 • Duration 01:42:57
Episode Summary: Week 10 along the PCT…oh what a time that was. We record this episode from a campfire and our tent, in true hikertrash fashion. Week 10 of the PCT covers what’s going on with Optimist, breaking trail down Glen Pass after a snowstorm, Yeti’s slog up Pinchot Pass, a extraordinarily early morning to climb up Mather Pass, and hiking with Cuppa for the last time on trail. It’s an episode of epic adventures and laughs. Tune in!
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