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Wesley "Yeti Legs" and Marie "Basecamp" Black
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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!

  1. E97 | The ‘ Steve Irwin ’ Of Today | Part 2 | w/ Erik Molvar of Western Watersheds Project

    4 days ago

    E97 | The ‘ Steve Irwin ’ Of Today | Part 2 | w/ Erik Molvar of Western Watersheds Project

    In This Episode- Hey there, hikertrash! In this episode we wrap up our conversation with Erik Molvar, hiker extraordinaire and champion of outdoor conservation. We continue our conversation about conservation, the American Prairie Project, we talk about grazing lands, ranches, and livestock, including the issue of the on-going cycle of disease transmission between wild and domestic sheep, and we talk about the fundamental desire of hikers to immerse ourselves into nature and why it’s important for hikers to care.  Thanks again, Erik, for taking the time to chat, share your stories, and enlighten us on conservation efforts! Links- Jolly Gear⁠⁠ Website | 15% Discount Code | YETI Western Watersheds Website Western Watersheds Facebook Western Watersheds Instagram Episode Specs- Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Charlotte Royal Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    24 min
  2. E96 | The ‘Steve Irwin’ Of Today | Part 1 | w/ Erik Molvar of Western Watersheds Project

    15 Jun

    E96 | The ‘Steve Irwin’ Of Today | Part 1 | w/ Erik Molvar of Western Watersheds Project

    In This Episode- Fighting for conservation policies that you believe in (or don't believe in) is a part of your right/duty as hikers in the U.S. and abroad. I'm talking about our wild spaces, those beautiful and rugged places that we seek out for joy, solace, or even food to feed our families. This is the first part of our chat with Erik Molvar (Executive Director) of the Western Watersheds Project (WWP). We cover a lot of ground including an introduction to who Erik is, all that he has accomplished in the 10,000 miles that he’s hiked (including the books he’s written about his hikes), and his work with the WWP.  We also delve into the challenges we are facing in the fight to protect our public lands, the crossroads of traditional ecological knowledge, dominionism, and kin-centrism, and wrap on the topic of wolf conservation. Thanks, Erik, for taking the time to discuss how we are standing up for what we/you believe in, and protecting our wild spaces. Discounts/Links- SkyGOAT | 20% Discount Code | YETIWALKS20Leve Outdoors Website⁠⁠ | 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMPWestern Watersheds WebsiteWestern Watersheds FacebookWestern Watersheds Instagram Episode Specs- Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Charlotte Royal Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    45 min
  3. E95 | A Journey North | Part 2 | w/ Barney “Scout” and Sandy “Frodo” Mann

    8 Jun

    E95 | A Journey North | Part 2 | w/ Barney “Scout” and Sandy “Frodo” Mann

    In This Episode- Howdy, you filthy hikertrash, you! Today’s episode (Part 2) wraps up our conversation with Barney “Scout” and Sandy “Frodo” Mann. We talk more about their favorite moments on the PCT, Scout tells us how his book (Journeys North) came to be, and Frodo discusses her co-existence with Parkinson’s Disease alongside how it’s affected her life in general and as a hiker (in case you’d couldn’t guess, she’s tough as nails and keeps on living her life).A big ol’ thank you to Scout and Frodo for taking the time to chat with us. Links- Bowl & Kettle Website | 10% Discount Code | YETICHOW ⁠Symbiosis Gear Website⁠ | 15% Discount Code | YETI15 PASS to PASS website - HIKING the PACIFIC CREST TRAIL and MORE for PARKINSON'S Episode Specs- Hosted and produced by Wesley & Marie BlackEdited by Charlotte RoyalIntro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    42 min
  4. E94 | A Journey North | Part 1 | w/ Barney "Scout" & Sandy "Frodo" Mann

    31 May

    E94 | A Journey North | Part 1 | w/ Barney "Scout" & Sandy "Frodo" Mann

    In This Episode- Today we chat with Barney “Scout” and Sandy “Frodo” Mann. We dive into identity and what a lifetime (or two) of holding different identities looks like from two folks who have had their fair share of life experiences. From students to spouses to parents to hikers and beyond, Scout and Frodo impart some of their wisdom to us, as well as share their stories from the trail.  Have a listen to part one of our conversation with this inspiring duo and to see what their journey north looks like. Links- ⁠Jolly Gear⁠⁠ Website⁠ | 15% Discount Code | YETI ⁠Sawyer Products⁠⁠ Website | 20% Discount Code | YETIBASECAMP Leve Outdoors Website⁠⁠ | 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP Episode Specs- Hosted and produced by Wesley and Marie BlackEdited by Charlotte RoyalIntro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    53 min
  5. E93 | The Trek Begins - A Walk For The Wild | w/ Wesley "Megaman" Tils | 0 Miles Completed

    25 May

    E93 | The Trek Begins - A Walk For The Wild | w/ Wesley "Megaman" Tils | 0 Miles Completed

    In This Episode- Today is the day that Wesley "Megaman" Tils sets off on his Walk for the Wild, a 1.5 year journey where he will walk approximately 8,000 miles from the easternmost to westernmost points of the contiguous United States! Have a listen to hear about Megaman’s prep for the trail, including community involvement, his expectations for his first month of hiking, and how he got into hiking and calling the outdoors home, including a story about how he once gave himself arsenic poisoning after escaping from the Mormon church.  We are cheering you on, Megaman! To find Megaman- ⁠Megaman's Facebook⁠⁠Megaman's TikTok⁠⁠Megaman's Instagram⁠⁠Megaman's YouTube⁠⁠Megaman's GoFundMe⁠ Links: Leve Outdoors Website⁠⁠ | 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP Jolly Gear⁠⁠ Website | 15% Discount Code | YETISymbiosis Gear Website | 15% Discount Code | YETI15 Episode Specs: Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Haleigh DunkIntro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    29 min
  6. E92 | Be A Villager | w/ Erin Sprague of POW | A Love Of Hiking, Renewable Energy, The Power Of Science, And Community

    18 May

    E92 | Be A Villager | w/ Erin Sprague of POW | A Love Of Hiking, Renewable Energy, The Power Of Science, And Community

    In This Episode: They say it takes a village, but what’s a village without the folks who live there? Being a villager means showing up for your neighbors, contributing where you can, and protecting your home (in this case, the village). Erin Sprague, CEO of Protect Our Winters (or POW) thinks this way when it comes to POW’s main goal - combating climate change. As temperatures rise (and they are, without a doubt), our winters are taking a hit; something that may affect your next hike, including water availability, wildfires, or even increased avalanche risk. In today’s chat, Erin shares an empowering message on renewable energy by explaining what we can do (as a village) to fight the real culprit behind climate change. Is it AI? Extracting materials for renewable energy? Burning fossil fuels? Tune in to find out more, and to learn how being a good “villager” starts with simply knowing your neighbor’s name.   Links/Sources: POW Instagram | @ProtectOurWinters POW Website | protectourwinters.org Dr. Len Necefer | AI Is Not Draining the Colorado River. I Measured It.   Episode Specs: Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Wesley BlackIntro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    42 min
  7. E91 | What’s Happening In The Arctic? | w/ Alex Lee of POW | Drunken Trees, Permafrost, Caribou, Oil, Wolverines & More

    11 May

    E91 | What’s Happening In The Arctic? | w/ Alex Lee of POW | Drunken Trees, Permafrost, Caribou, Oil, Wolverines & More

    In This Episode - Alaska may be one of the few [truly] wild places left in the United States, and while there aren’t any massive thru-hikes there (yet), the place is chock-full of wildlife, rugged terrain, hiking trails, and the highest mountains in the United States. Located in and near the Arctic Circle, it’s meant to be cold- so what’s happening up there that might be changing some of that raw, cold ruggedness? Tune in to our chat with Alex Lee, Director of Science and Education at Protect Our Winters (POW) where we cover drunken trees, permafrost, caribou, polar bears, oil extraction, the roadless rule, the Forest Service shifts, grizzlies, and even the most rugged critter (in my opinion) out there, a wolverine. Thanks to Alex and POW for being on the show.   Links/Sources - POW Instagram | ⁠@ProtectOurWinters⁠Alex Lee Instagram | ⁠@mountaindinosaur⁠POW Website | ⁠protectourwinters.org⁠ Episode Specs - Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Wesley BlackIntro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    40 min
  8. E90 | An Aardwolf! (Gear) | w/ Nate "Good Cat" Katz | Finding Your Niche In The Hiking World & Doing Good

    4 May

    E90 | An Aardwolf! (Gear) | w/ Nate "Good Cat" Katz | Finding Your Niche In The Hiking World & Doing Good

    In This Episode - What's an Aardwolf you ask? This weeks’ episode was a chat with Nate Katz, owner of Aardwolf Gear, where we learned about his origins in the outdoor world, how he started his business, and all of the great things Aardwolf Gear is doing and stands for. But where'd he get that name? Aardwolf gear utilizes dyneema fabric to create ultralight, durable gear, including ditty bags, shovel sheaths, spoon covers, and more. We also talk about our shared experiences on the Arizona and Colorado trails, including experiences with wildfires.  A round of applause and thank you to Nate for joining us in this episode! Check out Aardwolf Gear’s website and their Instagram @aardwolfgearco to learn more about their company and products! Thank you to Jolly Gear, Sawyer Products, Aardwolf Gear, Leve Outdoors, and Bowl & Kettle for sponsoring this episode! Discounts - ⁠⁠ Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETISawyer Products 20% Discount Code | YETIBASECAMPAardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMPBowl & Kettle 10% Discount Code | YETICHOW  Episode Specs - Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) Edited by Charlotte Royal Intro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost,” an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠album⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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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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