Yeti Walks Into Basecamp | Talking. Thru. Hiking.

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. 5d ago

    E107 | Walk For The Wild | ME To NY - 1300 Miles Hiked | Part 1 | w/ Wesley "Megaman" Tils

    In This Episode: Tramily, today is dedicated to some pretty ripe hikertrash...his name is Wesley "Megaman" Tils. He's been on the show a few times before talking about his "Walk For The Wild" trek, but today we are talking TRAIL UPDATES; that's because he's now 1300 miles into his journey, and still going strong, despite a few setbacks. We recorded this chat while he was on trail, in the thick of it (technically in a hotel room, but still). Having hiked from Main (ME) to New York (NY) at the time of our recording, the chat threads through his experiences in each state, folks who seem interested at first but then glaze over when he details his hiking saga for conservation, balancing emotions (especially anger) when concerning the dismantling of our natural spaces including Bears Ears and the Grand Staircase, a battle with mosquitoes that left his lips swollen, and some really uplifting interviews/chats he's had with folks along his walk for conservation (chestnut trees and petroglyphs, oh my). Today is part 1 of our 2 part check in with Megaman. Links: Megaman's Venmo - @Wesley-Tils | SHOW YOUR SUPPORT ⁠SkyGOAT⁠⁠ | 20% Discount Code | YETIWALKS20 ⁠Bowl & Kettle Website⁠⁠ | 10% Discount Code | YETICHOW Galena Mountain Projects | 20% Discount Code | WB20 Episode Specs: Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Haleigh Dunk 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.

    E107 | Walk For The Wild | ME To NY - 1300 Miles Hiked | Part 1 | w/ Wesley "Megaman" Tils

  2. Aug 24

    E106 | Spirit Of The Trail | Part 2 | w/ Jon "Pa'at" Anderson

    In This Episode: Hikertrash, welcome! This week’s Yeti Legs & Basecamp⁠ covers the last half of our conversation with Jon “Pa’at” Anderson ( Pa’at and Wonder⁠ ). We continue to hike through the PCT with Pa’at...including his trail work for the Lionshead closure of the PCT that earned him a $300 fine and having his hiking permit pulled. His PCT song (which you can hear at the end of the episode) went viral and led to an Outdoor Magazine interview even though it focused on snow-blindness rather than his deep love for the land and respect for the Koya Tribes. We wrap up with what it means to be/walk outside alongside his PCT song. Special cohost for today’s episode is Christopher “Tumbleweed” Maples ( ⁠Christopher Maples⁠ ). Links: Leve Outdoors Website⁠⁠ | 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP  Jolly Gear⁠⁠ Website | 15% Discount Code | YETI 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.

    E106 | Spirit Of The Trail | Part 2 | w/ Jon "Pa'at" Anderson

  3. Aug 17

    E105 | Spirit Of The Trail | Part 1 | w/ Jon "Pa'at" Anderson

    In This Episode: Hikertrash, stand up! This week on Yeti Legs & Basecamp we are talking to Jon “Pa’at” Anderson ( Pa’at and Wonder ), our modern-day version of John Muir, but this guy is all about respecting the Indigenous Peoples that once lived along our trails and protected places. Pa’at’s childhood kept him out in the wilderness, exploring all that grows and weathers. That experience translated into who he has been throughout adulthood; his time spent as a ranger, his hike along the PCT (including meeting Tumbleweed, Basecamp, and me), and so much more. In this part 1, we wrap with a conversation about what it means to hike on native lands and respecting those who came before. Special cohost for today’s episode is Christopher “Tumbleweed” Maples ( Christopher Maples ). Links: Leve Outdoors Website⁠⁠ | 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP  ⁠Symbiosis Gear Website⁠ | 15% Discount Code | YETI15 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.

    E105 | Spirit Of The Trail | Part 1 | w/ Jon "Pa'at" Anderson

  4. Aug 10

    E104 | Wildfire & Hiking | Nuance Of Fire Ecology | w/ Dr. Emily Schultz

    In This Episode: Howdy ho, trail family! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Emily Schultz to talk about all things fire! Wildfires can certainly be bad, but they also have a lot of benefits for the natural world. In today’s episode, Emily and I dig into the nitty gritty about the science and ecology behind wildfires, and how life can still evolve and find a way after a fire.  Enjoy listening, and we hope you learn something new!  Links: SkyGOAT | Promo & Giveaway | SkyGOAT 20% Discount Code | YETIWALKS20 Jolly Gear⁠⁠ Website | Promo | Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI Episode Specs: Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Haleigh Dunk 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.

    E104 | Wildfire & Hiking | Nuance Of Fire Ecology | w/ Dr. Emily Schultz

  5. Aug 3

    E103 | Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw | Imposter Syndrome & Hiking Elitism | Part 2

    In This Episode: Howdy hikertrashy folks! In this week's episode we wrap up our interview with Nic “Darwin” Rakestraw. Darwin touches on the business structure for Evolved Supply Co. (his outdoor gear baby) and his inspiration for creating a small cottage name...and here's a hint, it sure as hell is not for the money. Remember how last episode we dove into imposter syndrome; well, you're not an imposter if you're doing the best you can, even as a business owner, even though none of us really have a clue what we are doing on this giant planet of ours. Being called an elitist because you like the most expensive hiking gear? Some might call you a smart consumer instead. The chat wraps talking about...bikes? Darwin has had quite the journey through cycling, bike racing, and bike-packing. He recently raced the Tour Divide - a 2,700 mile tour/race from Banff to New Mexico, and this interview covers his thoughts and plans before he started. Stay tuned for a follow up interview with him after the race to see how it went. Links/Socials: ⁠Symbiosis Gear Website⁠ | 15% Discount Code | YETI15 Leve Outdoors Website⁠⁠ | 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP  ⁠Darwin's Instagram⁠ ⁠Darwin's Website⁠ ⁠Darwin's YouTube⁠ ⁠Evolved Supply Co (Darwin's shop) Episode Specs: Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Aj Jones 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.

    E103 | Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw | Imposter Syndrome & Hiking Elitism | Part 2

  6. Jul 27

    E102 | Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw | Imposter Syndrome & Hiking Elitism | Part 1

    In This Episode: Howdy, hikertrash! Thru-hiking is a selfish activity, no way around it. But, admitting that and still embracing trail community really dispels the illusion and lets you make the most of the experience.Today’s podcast episode is part 1 of 2 from an interview with legendary hiker, Nic “Darwin” Rakestraw. The conversation focuses on his hiking resume and how his relationship with thru-hiking has evolved (pun intended) over the years. He’s built a “career” (as he would put it, in air quotes) as a filmmaker on YouTube and combined his love for storytelling with hiking and outdoor adventure. Our conversation wraps with a heavy discussion on elitism and imposter syndrome in the hiking world, and how to navigate through it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to check out Darwin’s hiking gear shop, Evolved Supply Co. to prep for your next outdoor adventure while supporting small cottage brands looking to set you up for lightweight success. Links: Jolly Gear⁠⁠ Website | 15% Discount Code | YETI SkyGOAT | 20% Discount Code | YETIWALKS20 ⁠Symbiosis Gear Website⁠ | 15% Discount Code | YETI15 Darwin's Instagram Darwin's Website Darwin's YouTube Evolved Supply Co (Darwin's shop) Episode Specs: Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Aj Jones 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.

    E102 | Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw | Imposter Syndrome & Hiking Elitism | Part 1

  7. Jul 20

    E101 | Thru-hiker Gone Conservationist | w/ Taylor "Librarian" Phillips

    In This Episode: Well hello there, Tramily! In today’s episode, I got to sit down with Taylor Phillips, founder and owner of Wildlife for Tomorrow and EcoTour Adventures, to talk about his experience backpacking and enjoying the great outdoors. We dive into topics centered around conservation and ecotourism, the effects he’s seeing of the public lands rule being rescinded, and how hunting, climate change, and other factors are affecting the elk populations in Wyoming.  Happy listening!!! Links: Leve Outdoors Website⁠⁠ | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 25:24 Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP  Bowl & Kettle Website | Promo Timestamp 30:49 Bowl & Kettle 10% Discount Code | YETICHOW Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures Instagram Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures Facebook Episode Specs: Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Haleigh Dunk 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.

    E101 | Thru-hiker Gone Conservationist | w/ Taylor "Librarian" Phillips

  8. Jul 13

    E100 | Tour du Mont Blanc | Part 3 | Italy & Switzerland

    In This Episode: Well hello there, Tramily! In today’s episode, we wrap up our journey along the Tour Du Mont Blanc! As we reflect on the last half-ish of the trail, we also want to share a few pieces of advice and our favorite moments from the trail. So pull up a seat, turn up that volume, and happy listening! Also find out where our next stop was after the TMB! Links: Jolly Gear⁠⁠ Website | Promo Timestamp 21:25 Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI SkyGOAT | Promo Timestamp 45:14 SkyGOAT 20& Discount Code | YETIWALKS20 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.

    E100 | Tour du Mont Blanc | Part 3 | Italy & Switzerland
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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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