Yeti Walks Into Basecamp: Talking. Thru. Hiking.

Episode 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 ...

Episode 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 crea...

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 gratitu...

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.

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In 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 m...

In 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...

In 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 environ...

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, emotional

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Episode 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, water

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, Hi...

In today's episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp we discuss feet...but more specifically what you put on them. A good pair of socks is no less important than a good pair of shoes for any hiker, backpacker, or thru-hiker. Hikers will wear two pair of socks to reduce friction and therefore blisters on the tootsies that take them a few miles or even thousands of miles. [Insert] Wrightsock - an American owned name that creates double-lay...

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.

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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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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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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 ma...

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 trail...

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 h...