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Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E79 | Collegiate Loop | Hiking As A Solo Female | Part 2 | Hiking Together, More Moose, & Highs and LowsEpisode Summary: Hello, hello! Welcome to another episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp! In this week’s episode, we close out the last 40 miles and two days of Basecamp’s hike on Colorado’s Collegiate Loop trail through Lake Ann Pass and Hope Pass. We are five-months post-hike for this episode where we reminisce on encounters, campsites, and epic climbs. Stay for the end where Basecamp reflects on her highs, lows, and lessons from being a solo female hiker. Also, be sure to have a listen to our Cottonworld updates to find out some BIG news from...
2026-02-231h 24
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.The Environmental Impacts Of Artificial Intelligence | An Environmental Corner EpisodeArtificial intelligence (AI) has not been kind to our environment. In this environmental corner episode, we break down some of the nuts and bolts of AI and what detrimental impacts it has on our environment through its energy demand, water consumption, and waste production.We learned quite a bit in this episode, and we hope you can as well, so that we can all be more responsible and take the onus when it comes to using AI.Information Links:AI has an environmental problem... | UNEP
2026-02-1736 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E78 | Collegiate Loop | Hiking As A Solo Female | Part 1 | Thunderstorms, Mating Moose, & Freezing RainEpisode Summary: Hiking as a solo female! This is the first episode of a two-part series where we discuss Basecamp’s solo hike on the Colorado Trail from the end of summer of 2025! Have a listen to hear Basecamp’s hurdles and challenges in her first eight days while trying to stay dry on this very wet and stormy hike. Stay tuned for the end to hear about a few environmental corner wins! A massive thanks to Sawyer Products, Aardwolf Gear, and Leve Outdoors for sponsoring this episode! Links: Sawyer Products | Promo Timestamp 14:16
2026-02-091h 43
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E77 | Mount Rainier | Be Smart, Don't DieEpisode Summary: In this week’s episode, we reflect on the trials and tribulations of our Mount Rainier hike! This hike taught us a lot about intuition, listening to our gut, and pushing ourselves to do wild things. Join us for a conversation about prepping, glacial hiking, and love ;) A HUGE thanks to Galena Mountain Projects and Leve Outdoors for sponsoring this episode!Links: Galena Mountain Projects | Promo Timestamp 32:03Galena Discount Code | WB20 Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 52:41Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP ...
2026-01-261h 28
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E76 | Community Mindset | Ditching Thru-Hiking ElitismEpisode Summary: Happy New Year to all you listeners out there! We are excited to kick off the new year with a reflective episode where we talk about what we have in store for the new year and we reflect on the deconstruction and reconstruction of our ideas of thru hiking and backpacking. Have a listen and send us any of your funny, interesting, scary, bizarre, or insert any-other-adjective-here kind of hiking stories that we can share on the podcast! Happy listening!A HUGE thanks to Galena Mountain Projects, Leve Outdoors, and Sawyer Products for sp...
2026-01-1244 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E75 | PCT | Week 26 Finale | As The Trail Burns - Our Final Days On The PCT | The Northern TerminusEpisode Summary: Well, well, well! It’s time for our final days on the PCT. Join us in this exciting, adventurous episode where we recap, reminisce, and reflect on our last week on the PCT. This episode is filled with old friends, crazy happenings in the Lion’s Den, escapades in Canada, and outrunning the massive fires. Have a listen and find out if we made it!A HUGE thanks to Sawyer Products, Leve Outdoors, RecPak, and Wrightsock for sponsoring this episode!And a huge thanks to our listeners! We hope you have enjoye...
2025-12-223h 10
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.A Quick Update | What's Goin' On | When to Expect the Next EpisodeEpisode Summary: A quick update from our editor explaining where the heck we've been! Stay tuned for our final stretch of the PCT coming at the end of the month. Until then, catch up on our PCT hike thus far or check out some of our other episodes. We'll see y'all in a couple of weeks! ~Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) ~Edited by Charlotte Royal ~Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.
2025-11-0401 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E74 | PCT | Week 25 | Bavaria, Valhalla, Hauntings, And The Return Of A Jedi | Steven's Pass To A Haunted CampsiteEpisode Summary: Howdy! This weeks' episode features stories with old friends and new friends, days with high mileage, large inclines, and swimming in freezing lakes! Stick around for some spooky stories from Basecamp's childhood and Yeti's encounters on trail. Thanks for listening! Here's to nearing the end of the trail! A HUGE thanks to Sawyer Products, Leve Outdoors, RecPak, and Wrightsock for sponsoring this episode!Links: Sawyer Products | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 4:53 Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 45:21 Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP RecPak Website...
2025-10-201h 29
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E298: Basecamp ClassicE298: Basecamp Classic E298 Introduction Well, with all sorts of things going on including getting over to our new house in central Washington and my beloved Seattle Mariners making the playoffs and scoring tickets,...
2025-10-0743 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E73 | PCT | [The Rest Of] Week 24 | Norovirus Epidemic, Huckleberries, And Turtle Hallucinations | White Pass to Snoqualmie PassEpisode Summary: In this week’s episode, we finish up the last four days of week 24 where we reflect on enjoying one of Washington’s freezing lakes on a stranger’s paddleboard, dealing with shoe malfunctions, bonding with U-Turn, hallucinating turtles and (maybe) people, getting the sug-sug, and narrowly escaping the Snoqualmie norovirus epidemic. Stick around for an update on our AZT documentary, our future hiking plans, and a riveting environmental corner about the southern boarder wall and it’s effects on wildlife and the environment. ALSO! Take our poll and let us know if you...
2025-09-291h 49
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E72 | RecPak | Better Than a Stick Of Butter Rolled In Sugar | w/ Joy Seward [All Around Bad-Ass]Episode Summary: Join us while we sit down with Joy from RecPak and hear about her background in the outdoor world and how RecPak meal replacements came to be! We get to talk about RecPak's origins, the science behind it, and our real world experiences of using the product! Stick around for our environmental corner where the three of us talk about the planet's warming, snow science, and the "roadless rule." A HUGE thanks to Joy & RecPak for being on our podcast!! Links: Roadless Rule | Sierra Club...
2025-09-151h 15
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E293:Basecamp ClassicE293: Basecamp Classic E293 Introduction Well, I had an interview that fell through this past week and I’m travelling a bit. So I thought it would be a perfect time for a Basecamp Classic....
2025-09-0248 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E71 | Christoper “Tumbleweed” Maples [One Deep Mutha] | Hiking the PCT As A Veteran, Taking A Tumble, And The Monumental Impact Thru-Hiking Can Have On Your Life | Fireside ChatsEpisode Summary: Join us for the long awaited interview with our good friend and tramily member: Tumbleweed! We get to rehash stories from our shared time on the PCT, including experiences with the dreaded norovirus. Tumbleweed also shares with us about his experience with the military, we get some solid heart-to-heart conversations, and we wrap up with an environmental corner that focuses on opportunist species that come in after wildfires. A HUGE thanks to Sawyer & Leve Outdoors for sponsoring this episode! Promo Links: Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 01:57:20 Leve O...
2025-09-012h 33
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E70 | PCT | Week 24 [ish] | Goat Rocks, THAT Trail Photographer, A Racist Pass, and Seattle | Goat Rocks Wilderness To White Pass/Kracker BarrelEpisode Summary: Join us this week as we near our final stretch on the PCT! We discuss the end of week 22 and the beginning over week 23 where we ventured from the trail to Seattle for a gear pick up, and we met some interesting people along the way. Also, ever wonder what the different types of trail blazing are? Stay tuned for the end and learn somethin' new!A HUGE thanks to Leve Outdoors for sponsoring this episode! Promo Links: Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 00:36:20Leve Outdo...
2025-08-221h 30
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E69 | PCT | Week 23 | Asylum Hotel, Ditch Pitch, & Biting Fly Massacre | Cascade Locks to Trout LakeEpisode Summary: Bridge of the Gods, asylum hotels, foot tall ice cream cones, tropical Washington, pitching in a ditch, and the bubble. Week 23 of our PCT trek had all of these things and oh so much more. We only cover 6 days this week in anticipation of having a very special guest on the next PCT week’s episode. Tune in, go through our journey with us, and see just haw crazy these last few weeks of the PCT trek really were. Our environmental corner segment covers the massive wildfires in AZ affecting the Arizona Trail and the Nor...
2025-08-221h 40
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E68 | "The Sauce" | SkyGOAT | Ram Mikulas [Founder] & Billy The GoatEpisode Summary: Is that a goat up in the sky? That sucker has wings. While maybe not up in the clouds, Ram keeps the conversation real and down to Earth with us as we chat about this lightweight clothing cottage company-SkyGOAT. Using his GOATgrid fleece, Ram has created a one-of-a-kind material ready for your next hike, run, or 14er summit. We love hearing how smaller, local companies start and then just hit it big, so listen in with Ram and hear some of the crazy winter sports he gets himself into!A HUGE thanks...
2025-07-211h 41
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E67 | Tricks of the Trade | Things We've Learned and Wish We'd Known [Backpacking Edition]Episode Summary: Howdy! We wanted to shake up the cadence a bit and share some ofthe things we’ve learned in our years of backpacking and thru-hiking. That’s to saw, we wish we’d known some of these things before we were forced to learn them, but experience is the best teacher, right?! A HUGE thanks to Sawyer for sponsoring this episode!Links:Sawyer Website | Giveaway & Promo Timestamp 21:42Keywords: PCT, hiking, hiking advice, tricks of the trade, what we know now ...
2025-07-1447 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E66 | PCT | Week 22 | Asphalt Desert & Bridge of the Gods | Sisters to Cascade Locks, OREpisode 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 dream). Our week 22 of the PCT was jam-packed, and concludes with a pretty stunning hiking sp...
2025-07-071h 54
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E65 | PCT | Week 21 | 24-Hour Challenge, Angry Lava Rock, & Lionshead | Shelter Cove to Sisters, OREpisode 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 closure. A HUGE thanks to Leve Outdoors for sponsoring this episo...
2025-06-231h 20
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E64 | The Last Englishman | with Keith "Fozzie" Foskett [Dromomaniac & Author] | A Book(s) Reflection | On Thru-Hiking, Depression, & GhostsEpisode 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 lows from an impressive thru-hiking career, covers topics from his favo...
2025-06-161h 55
The BaseCamp Community PodcastBaseCamp: Summer Training – Building Fitness, Managing Intensity, and Racing Your BestIn this special BaseCamp Explore team LIVE episode of the BaseCamp Podcast, we dive into the art and science of summer training. As the racing season heats up, so do the challenges of balancing intensity, recovery, and performance. Head Coaches Tim Cusick and Namrita Brooke break down the key components of an effective summer strategy—from dialing in intensity and leveraging variety in your training, to managing fatigue and arriving fresh and focused for your key events.You'll learn how to shift from base to peak performance, why rest is as powerful as effort, and how to ma...
2025-06-101h 00
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E63 | PCT | Week 20 | Mozzies, Crater Lake, Devil Fish & a Songbird | Lake of the Woods to Shelter CoverEpisode 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 with an environmental corner focusing on some weir...
2025-06-091h 33
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E62 | Symbiosis Gear | Backpacks For People With Boobs | Sarah Berkeley [Founder]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 accommodate a bit of extra curve. In this episode of YWIB, we talk with Sarah thro...
2025-06-021h 34
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E62 | Symbiosis Gear | Backpacks For People With Boobs | with Sarah Berkeley [Founder]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 accommodate a bit of extra curve. In this episode of YWIB, we talk with Sarah thro...
2025-06-021h 33
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E279: Basecamp ClassicE279: Basecamp Classic E279 Introduction Well with Memorial Day weekend upon us, I had to set aside my pen, paper (and microphone) for a few days and it created a bit of a space...
2025-05-2731 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E61 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 19 | Ashland, AeroPress Coffee, and Tabletop Naps with Amber | Seiad Valley to Hyatt Lake ResortEpisode 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 (by herself). She passed out on a table of the...
2025-05-261h 20
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E60 | Sawyer & CNOC | Water Is Life [Reprise] | with Katie "Oats" Houston & Rebecca "Gandalf" BooroojianIn 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, healthy-alternative bug sprays, and tells us a bit about why we, as hikers, sometimes suck at treating our water...
2025-05-122h 11
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E59 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 18 | Encounter With D******d Steve | Dunsmuir to Seiad ValleyEpisode 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 episode’s sponsor, is giving away a ca...
2025-05-051h 07
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E58 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 17 | We Meet Jupiter & Deer Eat Our Pee | Hat Rim to Castle Crags & DunsmuirEpisode 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, Basecamp’s friends hosted us, and we took a poorly planned zero...
2025-04-281h 11
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E274: Basecamp ClassicE274: Basecamp Classic w Paul Dunion E274 Introduction Today’s episode is a Basecamp Classic, meaning a replay of a top shelf episode from seasons past. I try to keep these to only 4 or...
2025-04-2229 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E57 | take less. do more. | with Glen Van Peski [Gossamer Gear Founder] | A Book ReviewEpisode 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...
2025-04-211h 53
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E56 | Hiking With Loba [The Husky] & Going Over A WaterfallWe 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
2025-04-1442 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E55 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 16 | Somewhere Near Mt. Etna to the Midpoint & Hat Creek Resort & RV ParkIn 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 the Hat Creek RV Park for some cold drinks and snacks before...
2025-04-071h 38
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E54 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 15 | Desolation Wilderness to Somewhere Near Mt. EtnaIn this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking. we cover week 15 on the Pacific Crest Trail which takes us from the 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 wolves! Specifically, we talk about why gray wolves are important for healthy...
2025-03-311h 16
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E53 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 14 | Kennedy Meadows North to Desolation WildernessIn 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 it's pretty impossible right now) covering recently proposed EPA deregulations, what that could be mean for our environments, and...
2025-03-241h 16
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E52 | Pacific Crest Trail | Mental and Emotional Challenges of a Thru Hiker [Part 1 & 2 Reprise]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 - Intro 0:04:58 - Physical 0:20:00 - Environmental 0:22:10...
2025-03-171h 39
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E50 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 12 | Silver Pass to Yosemite ValleyEpisode 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 code0:07:21-Drink...
2025-03-031h 35
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E50 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 12 | Silver Pass to Yosemite ValleyEpisode 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, water0:00:29-Intro0:03:38-Aqua tabs0:06:38-discount code0:07:21...
2025-03-031h 35
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E49 | Pre-Arizona Trail Interview | Fireside Chats [AZT Story Postponed for Now]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 produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Ma...
2025-02-0556 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E47 | Hikerboxes | Your Trash Is My TreasureIn 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.
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Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)
Edited by Charlotte Royal
Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “The
Fire Once Lost”, an Ameri...
2025-01-2047 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E46 | Range Meal Bars | Mule Fuel | Zach Hein [Founder]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 The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Basecamp Subscriber episodes (B1, B2…)? You...
2025-01-061h 24
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E45 | Carl "Professor Carl" Stanfield | Class in Session | Fireside ChatsEpisode 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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2024-12-231h 17
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E44 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 11 | Bishop to Silver PassEpisode 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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2024-12-092h 25
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E258: Basecamp ClassicE258: Basecamp Classic w Special Guest Keri Smith E258 Introduction I had a good bodywork session last week, something I used to do for work. She’s a Kennedy liberal and we got to talking...
2024-12-0341 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E43 | Granite Gear | Born In The Boundary Waters | David Eisenberg [Product Designer]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...
2024-11-251h 50
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E42 | Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler | A Nobody Who's Obsessed With The West | Fireside ChatsEpisode 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 episo...
2024-11-111h 43
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.BONUS | Rene "Azul" Aldrich | | Hiking Injured & Marriage | A Brief Fireside ChatEpisode 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...
2024-10-3130 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E41 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 10 | Kearsarge to Mather Pass & Our Last Cuppa TeaEpisode 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!
Topics: Therm-A-Rest, Pacific Crest Trail, PCT, Kearsarge, Glen, Pinchot, Mather, snow, ice
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2024-10-281h 42
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E40 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 9 | The High Sierra: Kennedy Meadows South to Kearsarge PassEpisode Summary: And enter...the High Sierras of California. I'm not ashamed to say that this is a captivating episode with thrilling and hilarious moments from our first week enraptured by tall peaks and snow. We discuss surrounding yourself with positive people and energy on the trail, some of the funnier moments we have with Optimist Prime, meeting some of our favorite new hikers in the story, Mt. Whitney, lava poops, Forester Pass,
Basecamp chipping a tooth, and, well, what actually happened to Optimist on Forester?
Topics: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, Mt. Whitney, Forester Pass, p...
2024-10-141h 31
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E39 | Trail Magic Along The CDT/CT with Galena & FriendsEpisode Summary: Taking a step back from our traditional episode style, we did rapid interviews with CDT and (mainly) CT hikers along their treks here in Colorado while showing them some love…via trail magic! With free clothing and swag from Galena Mountain Projects (interviewed in episode 38), out-of-this-world dehydrated meals donated by Farm to Summit (a Durango, CO company), some good-hearted Samaritans from the Howe household (CO angels), and flapjacks from Cucumber and Bloom (PCT hikers), we all combined our efforts and pulled off a top-notch trail magic event for them. Listen in to see how these hikers’ treks were...
2024-09-3059 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E37 | Sam "Cuppa" Sindall & Felix "Jedi" Schlichdaz | True Hikertrash | Fireside Chats | Part 2Episode Summary: In this special Part 2 of our “Fireside Chats” on Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we talk about Cuppa’s absolute obsession (possibly a fetish?) for Peak Refuel meals, throwing up out of both ends, who’s feet smell most foul, cuddling with a gorilla, the sky rolling black with midges, why Jedi’s stomach is quite possibly bottomless, and why hiking with Cuppa is only for the privileged. We love these guys and hope you will too. Tune in to E35 Part 1 if you haven’t already. Topics: PCT, Kennedy Meadows South, loss on trail, foreve...
2024-09-161h 38
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.BONUS | Hiking with a Husky | Holy Mother of Learning CurvesEpisode Summary: In this (RELEASED) subscriber episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we do a bit of verbal processing with you. Hiking with a dog can be difficult. Hiking with a 1-year-old, relatively untrained (but we are working on it and she's doing so good!) husky is a bit more so. We discuss some of the highs and lows of our experience so far, hiking over the last 3.5 months with our new girl, Loba. She’s a light to our day but adds a whole new level of difficulty and planning that we need to consider. Additionally, we cover some o...
2024-08-2835 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E244: Basecamp ClassicsE244: Basecamp Classics with Gracie West E244 Introduction Well, I got in a bit of a pinch and had to reach back into the catalogue to find you something good. We call these Basecamp...
2024-08-2753 minThe BaseCamp Community PodcastTread Talk: Selecting the right tires for your gravel eventIn today’s episode, we’re diving into a crucial topic that can make or break your race day—selecting the right tires for gravel racing. Whether you’re a seasoned gravel grinder or just getting started, choosing the right tire can significantly impact your performance, comfort, and overall race experience.
BaseCamp Head Coach, Tim Cusick, with his deep expertise in data-driven performance cycling coaching, will break down the technical aspects of tire selection and the key concepts that should impact your decision. He’ll explain factors such as vibration, flotation and aerodynamics and how you sh...
2024-08-271h 10The BaseCamp Community PodcastFrom Good to Great: Mastering Your Cycling Training Regime (Part 2)Welcome to "From Good to Great: Mastering Your Cycling Training Regimen," where we explore the essential strategies and insights to elevate your cycling performance to new heights. Whether you're aiming to crush your personal best or tackle your first century ride, this podcast is your ultimate guide to optimizing every aspect of your training regimen. Join us as we dive deep into the science-backed techniques, expert advice, and more.
Today, in part 2 of this 2 part series, we will discuss how to take good workout execution and optimize your workout to further improve your performance.
2024-08-1556 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E238: Basecamp ClassicsE238: Basecamp Classics E238 Introduction It seems we have crossed a rubicon with the Trump assassination attempt. As in things are about to get REAL INTERESTING for everyone regardless of political affiliation. Personally I...
2024-07-1620 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E35 | Sam "Cuppa" Sindall & Felix "Jedi" Schlichdaz | True Hikertrash | Fireside Chats | Part 1Episode Summary: In this special “Fireside Chats” episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we literally sit down with Sam “Cuppa” Sindall and Felix “Jedi” Schlichdaz in our recording studio to discuss their hike on the CDT this year (yup, we scooped them in for an interview mid-hike), their roots in backpacking from Europe all the way to the great wilderness of North America, what it’s like to carry MULTIPLE pairs of jeans, cotton shirts, and a non-waterproof tent along a hike in the UK, get a temporary Visa, loss on trail, and simply how the serendipity of life and a long dir...
2024-07-161h 30
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E34 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 8 | Lander's Meadow CG to Kennedy Meadows South & The Sierra NevadaEpisode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we cover our Week 8 on the PCT from Lander’s Meadow to Kennedy Meadows South (the gateway to the Sierra Nevadas). We somehowmanage some of the BEST trail magic we’d ever get along the PCT, and have a possible nighttime encounter with a puma (or was it Steely Dan?). Listen in and follow along on the journey with us! Topics: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, Kennedy Meadows South The Scoop: Want to hear all of ourepisodes, including the Bonus...
2024-07-011h 33
The BaseCamp Community PodcastThe Foundation of All Good TrainingJoin BaseCamp Head Coaches Namrita Brooke and Tim Cusick for this "Summer RPI BaseCamp Group Training" kick off podcast with a dive into complexity bias and the real secret foundation of achieving your cycling goals.
2024-06-1338 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E33 | Therm-a-Rest | Your Sleeping Pads & Repair Explained | Brandon Bowers [Product Manager]Episode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we spend some time with Brandon Bowers of the PNW, Product Manager for Therm-a-Rest. Curious what sleeping mat/mattress/pad is right for you? Ever wonder what exactly that arbitrary looking “R” value is? Think your pad sounds like a spent potato chip bag every time you turn over on it? Can you slap a piece of tape on a leaking mattress and think it’s good as new? We discuss ALL these things, and more, and just how much effort goes into making those kingpins of the hiking/backpacking sleep...
2024-06-131h 29
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E32 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 7 | LA Aqueduct to Landers Meadow CGEpisode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we round up our Week 6 from the previous episode and cover our Week 7 on the PCT which may have very well been the most difficult week for Basecamp from wind blasting ridges to a pack she can barely carry. The week takes us from Hikertown, along the L.A. Aqueduct, into Tehachapi, and finishing at Landers Spring Meadow Campground. Listen in! Topics: PCT, Week 7, wind, Tehachapi The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You...
2024-06-051h 05Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E31 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 6 | Acton KOA to Hikertown & PasadenaEpisode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we cover our Week 6 on the PCT. Listen in! Topics: PCT, Week 6 The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to thepodcast at either Spotify, Apple, or Patreon. Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page Discount Links:LMNT (link gets you a free sample pack w/purchase!):http://elementallabs.refr.cc/wesleyblack Link: AquatabsCode: Y...
2024-05-291h 30
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E230: Basecamp ClassicsE230: Basecamp Classics with Special Guest Lisa Rezac E230 Introduction Today we have a Basecamp Classic. One from all the way back to Season Two with none other than my beautiful wife Lisa. The...
2024-05-2234 minYeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E30 | Leave No Trace | Normalizing Poop & Respecting Nature | Jesse & Elena [Subaru LNT Team] | Part 2Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we wrap up our episode with Jesse & Elena. We cover the last 5 LNT principles, discuss normalizing the ancient rule that everyone poops, and how to approach educating other folks on LNT without comingoff as a pretentious, elitist jerk. Lastly, we cover what their future looks like and where you can follow them including their own personal blog. Topics: LNT, leave no trace, poop, wildlife, respecting others The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2...
2024-05-131h 23Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E29| Leave No Trace | The Why | Jesse & Elena [Subaru LNT Team] | Part 1Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we speak with the Subaru/LNT team, Jesse & Elena. They spend some 11 months traveling the U.S. to teach and preach the message of leave no trace (LNT) while camping along the way. Think that’s a lot of gas use? Well, there may be a change in store there too! In this first half of a 2-part episode, we cover some of the first 2 LNT principles (there are 7 in total) and discuss a lesser known, visibly stunning trail in Hawaii- the Kalalau Trail (a ~22 mi. out an...
2024-05-031h 15Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E27 | Fireside Chats | Pierre "Build-a-Bear" Paladin | Hiker Hacks & Making Your Own Gear | Part 2Episode 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 theAT? We then wrap with a pretty solid list of some of our favorite hiker hacks along with a nice handful pulled from the interwebs. Buckle up, sit down, putyour job on hold, and listen in.
2024-04-221h 30Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E27 | Fireside Chats | Pierre "Build-a-Bear" Paladin | Hiker Hacks & Making Your Own Gear | Part 1Episode 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 Part 2. Topics: Hiking hacks, hacks, sleepi...
2024-04-181h 04
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E224: Basecamp ClassicE224: Basecamp Classic E224 Introduction Well, I was feeling a bit pinched for time this week. I have been working on 2 or 3 episodes, including the Secret Space Program episode (I didn‘t forget...
2024-04-1042 minYeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E26 | Crappy Advice | Poops & Trail EtiquetteEpisode 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 trace, cat holes, trowels, farm to summit...
2024-04-091h 04Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E25 | Water is Life | CNOC | Becky "Gandalf" Booroojian | Part 2Episode 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 CODES! Topics: Water, water filtration, water bladders, water sources, plastics, eco-frien...
2024-04-011h 06Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E24 | Water Is Life | Sawyer | Katie "Oats" Houston | Part 1Episode 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 SawyerSqueeze that, what, like 85% of hikers use on long trails. And, there may even be a D&D D20 involved. If you know, you know. It’s a great conversation w...
2024-03-241h 44Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E22 | Food on a Thru-Hike | Advice from Insatiably Hungry HikersEpisode 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 worstfoods// Instagram: Yeti Walks Into BasecampLink: @yetiwalksintobasecamp// Our YouTube:Link: @wesleyandmarieblack6595// Our Patreon:Link...
2024-02-2051 minYeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E21 | Our Struggle on the Big and Little Dominguez Loop | ColoradoEpisode 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), and we will also be including more gue...
2024-02-081h 10Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E20 | Preparing to Hike & Climb A 14er [Big Mountains]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 can tackle your first 14er, and what gear...
2024-01-2727 minYeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E19 | Colorado Trail | My Gear Loadout | Loves & DislikesEpisode Summary: In this episode of "Yeti Walks Into Basecamp" we coverYeti 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/orthru-hiker, some pros and cons of some of the gear, and briefly discuss our newPatreon 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, electronics, and more.~Patreon and Blog Articles~// Our Patreon:Li...
2024-01-112h 08Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E18 | Colorado Trail | Week 4 | FinaleEpisode Summary: In this EXTENDED episode of “YetiWalks 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 Fire Once Lost”. You can find their album and socials be...
2023-12-163h 22Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E17 | Colorado Trail | Week 3Episode 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 GearHyperlite Mountain Gear 15% Discount Code and link:Links: https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/discount/WESLEY69903Code: WESLEY69903...
2023-11-291h 07Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E16 | Colorado Trail | Week 2Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks IntoBasecamp”, 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, settinggoals, suffering versus enduring, LNT, Leave no Trace, BigfootLinks:Leave no Trace – United States National Park ServiceLeave no Trace - REI
2023-11-111h 55
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E204: Basecamp ClassicsE204: Basecamp Classics E204 Introduction Man, did I get knocked for a loop this past week. I ended up getting Shingles. I still have it really bad actually and it put a stop to...
2023-10-1739 minBasecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E200: A Basecamp RetrospectiveE200: A Basecamp Retrospective E200 Introduction Today’s show is E200 and a bit of a landmark episode for me. When I was originally chosen to host a show for men way back in early...
2023-09-1918 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E197: Basecamp ClassicsE197: Basecamp Classics with Special Guest Dr. Wendy Maltz E197 Introduction Today we have a check in and then a Basecamp Classic from all the way back in in Season One. One of my...
2023-08-2933 minYeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E13 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 3 | Idyllwild to San Jax & Whitewater Preserve | Part 2Episode 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: 232.10/ From: Idyllwild, CA to somewhere in the San Gorgonio WildernessQuestion of the...
2023-06-261h 01Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E12 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 3 | Idyllwild to San Jax & Whitewater Preserve | Part 1Episode 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 15-21: 3/20-3/26/22/ Total Trail Miles: 80.30/ Total GPS Recorded Miles: 85.53/ Cumulative...
2023-06-0954 minYeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E11 | Amber Gee & Meesh Nagle | Our Unsung Heroes [Until Now]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 recognition. Timestamps // Questions00:00:00 – Opening dialogue00:01:58 – Intro...
2023-05-192h 26The BaseCamp Community PodcastWelcome to the BaseCamp Community podcastWelcome to the BaseCamp Community Endurance Coaching podcast hosted by head coach Tim Cusick and me, coach and nutritionist Namrita Brooke. We discuss timely topics related to training and nutrition strategies that you can apply to get the most out of your season. Check out BaseCamp’s coaching, community training programs and cycling camps over at joinbasecamp.com. If you like what you hear, follow the Basecamp Community podcast wherever you listen, leave a 5 star review, and subscribe.
2023-05-0300 minYeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E9 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 1 | Hauser Creek to JulianEpisode 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 Chat (Episode 8), with ROY G BIV. To catch our first day on trail, listen...
2023-04-251h 06
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E177: Basecamp Classics- The GrailE177 Basecamp Classics: The Grail E177 Introduction Hello Basecampers, I hope you all had a Happy and restorative Easter. We are taking a breather here in the Rezac household with my son on Easter...
2023-04-1226 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E4 | Q&A Session | Tahoe DynamiteQ&A Session #1We received several questions from one of our Instagram followers, tahoe_dynamite. Thanks for your questions, tahoe! This shorter episode answers those questions and gives our best advice for hikers to come and hikers already out there.Topics: PCT books, supplements, protein powder, and resupply locations on trail.Questions asked:1 // Books to read…did you read all the hiking PCT books or just Yogi?Answer: A few, but all on Audible.A / Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance by Jeff Garmire...
2023-03-1521 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E169: Basecamp ClassicsE169: Basecamp Classics E169 Introduction Hello Basecampers, I hope you are all doing well. Today’s episode has a few memes and then a Basecamp Classic. I have a few good interviews coming up after...
2023-02-1533 min
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.E1 | Get To Know Us | Pacific Crest Trail PrepSummary: Howdy! Take a walk with us as we give you a brief run-down of who we are and how we met in this revised first episode (we had to revise this one and change the music out). We then discuss what our prep was like before starting the Pacific Crest Trail. We talk about our budget, permits, resupply, and how we got to the start. We hope you enjoy!!!Topics: Gear prep and shakedown, Us, Permits, Resupply, and Starting.Created and hosted by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)...
2023-01-2640 minBasecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E162: Basecamp ClassicsE162: Basecamp Classics E162 Introduction Hello Basecampers. Today is a Basecamp Classics day. We are nearing the end of season number four with next weeks interview, a good one to finish with, coming next...
2022-11-1534 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E154: Basecamp ClassicsE154: Basecamp Classics E154 Introduction Hello Basecampers. Well, I was going to skip this week as I had two partial episodes that didn’t feel very compatible as one episode. In other words, they are...
2022-09-2035 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E127: Up the MountainE127: Up the Mountain with Special Guest Chris Pallis E127 Introduction One of our topics on Basecamp is Consciousness, spiritual awakening and inner knowing. These are really the same topic and it is near...
2022-02-2233 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E106: Shaping Our NarrativeE106 Shaping Our Narrative with Special Guest Roy Holman E106 Introduction I love to interview people who can see patterns and speak with depth. It has always been my aim that Basecamp for Men...
2021-09-0737 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E79: Meditation as a PortalE79: Meditation as a Portal with Special Guest Richard Haight E79 Introduction- Meditation is a topic that we have covered here on Basecamp for Men a number...
2021-03-0330 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E67: The Intelligence of the HeartE67: The Intelligence of the Heart with Special Guest Howard Martin E67 Introduction- Since it inception, Basecamp for Men has zeroed in on a number of themes. Men’s work and myth to keep us...
2020-12-0830 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E56: Radio Q & A with author Tony RezacE56: Radio Q & A with author Tony Rezac E56 Introduction Welcome to Basecamp for Men and episode 56. I can’t believe my excellent sound editor Chris Rodd and I have already done 56...
2020-09-2229 minBasecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E40: Optimizing Your HealthE40: Optimizing Your Health with Mary Purdy E40 Introduction One of our sub-topics here on Basecamp is health and wellness for men. Many men I know are rethinking health, self-care, and diet. It used...
2020-06-0235 minBasecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E36: The Genius of ChildrenOne of the sub-topics on Basecamp is the raising of boys, who will one day be our men. Our public school system is problematic in the development of our boys. This is not a knock on all the good people who teach and administer in the public schools. It’s just that having boys sit at a desk and do assigned, menial work without much collaboration or creative problem solving is essentially preparing them to sit and obey an authority figure. It’s social engineering. It‘s good preparation for the military or a life of following orders but is it max...
2019-12-3127 min
Basecamp For MenBasecamp for Men E34: The Gifts of SolitudeHello listeners, I hope you are all having a great festive Holiday season. Before we get to our interview, I wanted to give you some updates on Basecamp. We are finishing up Season 1 in the coming weeks. I anticipate doing the final season One episode in January. After that, we will take a short hiatus (likely two months) to recharge and re-set things before season two.
2019-12-1726 min