Episodes

  • E49 | Pre-Arizona Trail Interview | Fireside Chats

    E49 | Pre-Arizona Trail Interview | Fireside Chats
    Feb 5 2025

    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 Marie Black)

    Edited by Basecamp

    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.

    Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

    Podcast IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@yetiwalksintobasecamp⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegingerandthejoy⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Trek Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wesley Black⁠
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    56 mins
  • E48 | Wrightsock | The Wright Solution To Blisters | Russ Coillot

    E48 | Wrightsock | The Wright Solution To Blisters | Russ Coillot
    Jan 29 2025

    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-layered socks all sourced and crafted in the U.S. We sit down with Russ Coillot, the Wrightsock's man with a vision to spread the Wrightenberry (the family behind the socks) name to walkers, runners, and hikers alike. It's a fascinating story that began in 1948 and lead to Wrightsock being one of the major socks distributed at REI today. We sip on whiskey, talk shop, and just have a great time chatting with Russ to see how blisters are removed from the hiking equation. Listen in!
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • E47 | Hikerboxes | Your Trash Is My Treasure

    E47 | Hikerboxes | Your Trash Is My Treasure
    Jan 20 2025

    In this episode of YWIB we dig a bit into what a "hikerbox" actually is. We have some personal accounts from the hiker-Hollywood star Professor Carl, our good friend, Songbird, Cucumber, Bloom, and even cover some interesting findings from Reddit (yup). What's that white unnamed powder you might find? Expiration dates be damned, you won't find any of those! Listen in.

    Created, hosted, produced by Yeti Legs 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.

    Check out the album, and their IG page.

    Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

    Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp

    Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

    Our Patreon: YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon

    Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

    Trek Blog: Wesley Black
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    48 mins
  • E46 | Range Meal Bars | Mule Fuel | Zach Hein

    E46 | Range Meal Bars | Mule Fuel | Zach Hein
    Jan 6 2025

    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 can! Subscribe to the podcast at either ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠.

    ⁠⁠⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page⁠⁠⁠

    Links/Codes

    Range Meal Bar's Website: ⁠⁠Website

    Range Meal Bar's IG: @granitegear

    Range Meal Bar's YouTube: @rangemealbar

    20% DISCOUNT CODE + free shipping!!!!: FEEDTHEYETI

    (discount code cannot be stacked with other discounts or promos)

    Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie 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.

    Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

    Podcast IG: ⁠⁠⁠@yetiwalksintobasecamp⁠⁠⁠

    Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠⁠⁠

    Our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon⁠⁠⁠

    Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠@thegingerandthejoy⁠⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠⁠⁠

    Trek Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Wesley Black⁠
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • E45 | Carl "Professor Carl" Stanfield | Class in Session | Fireside Chats

    E45 | Carl "Professor Carl" Stanfield | Class in Session | Fireside Chats
    Dec 23 2024

    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

    The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Basecamp Subscriber episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠.

    ⁠⁠⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page⁠⁠⁠

    Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie 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.

    Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

    Podcast IG: ⁠⁠⁠@yetiwalksintobasecamp⁠⁠⁠

    Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠⁠⁠

    Our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon⁠⁠⁠

    Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠@thegingerandthejoy⁠⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠⁠⁠

    Trek Blog: ⁠⁠⁠Wesley Black⁠
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • E44 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 11 | Bishop to Silver Pass

    E44 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 11 | Bishop to Silver Pass
    Dec 9 2024

    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


    The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Basecamp Subscriber episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠,
    ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.


    ⁠⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page⁠⁠


    Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie 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.


    Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

    Podcast IG: ⁠⁠@yetiwalksintobasecamp⁠⁠

    Our Instagram: ⁠⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠⁠

    Our Patreon: ⁠⁠YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon⁠⁠

    Linktree: ⁠⁠@thegingerandthejoy⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠⁠

    Trek Blog: ⁠⁠Wesley Black⁠
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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • E43 | Granite Gear | Born In The Boundary Waters | David Eisenberg

    E43 | Granite Gear | Born In The Boundary Waters | David Eisenberg
    Nov 25 2024

    Episode Summary: In this episode of YWIB we dig into gear and rabbit trails with David Eisenberg (not burger) of Granite Gear- this is the guy who creates the masterpieces that are GG's backpacks. Ever heard of a Queztal before? You may see a similar color scheme on a GG pack in the future. We talk gear and have plenty of laughs sitting down with this guy. And if you're interested, look into become a "Grounds Keeper" yourself, to make our planet cleaner, one piece of trash at a time. Looking for a GREAT Christmas gift for yourself or a loved one? Everyone needs a great backpack- so checkout the 20% discount code in our show notes or at the end of the episode.

    Topics: Granite Gear, GG, backpacks

    The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Basecamp Subscriber episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠.

    ⁠⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page⁠⁠

    Links/Codes

    Granite Gear's Website: ⁠Website⁠

    Granite Gear's IG: @granitegear

    David's IG: @davideisenberg5

    20% DISCOUNT CODE!!!!: YETI20

    (discount code cannot be stacked with other discounts or promos)

    Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie 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.

    Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

    Podcast IG: ⁠⁠@yetiwalksintobasecamp⁠⁠

    Our Instagram: ⁠⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠⁠

    Our Patreon: ⁠⁠YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon⁠⁠

    Linktree: ⁠⁠@thegingerandthejoy⁠⁠

    YouTube: ⁠⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠⁠

    Trek Blog: ⁠⁠Wesley Black⁠
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • E42 | Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler | A Nobody Who's Obsessed With The West | Fireside Chats

    E42 | Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler | A Nobody Who's Obsessed With The West | Fireside Chats
    Nov 11 2024
    Episode Summary: Red urine, a dissolving toe, can’t squat to poo, drinking water from a trashcan hiking over 2000 miles in undies that end up buttless, 50+ mile days…persistence, determination, finisher, husband, and father. These are all words and phrases that describe Nick “DJ or Desert Jesus” Fowler, a man who’s a bit less man, and more athletic deity if you ask us. Nick sits down with us to cover just what it takes to FKT trails, push yourself beyond your limits, how to cope with regrets from trail, and impending fatherhood. Honestly, we will probably listen to this episode several times because we just love this guy. Cheers to you, Nick- a true man who's obsessed with the west, but definitely not a nobody. Topics: Nick Fowler, FKT, PCT, father, beast, fastest The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Basecamp Subscriber episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either Spotify, Apple, or Patreon. Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page Links/Codes: Nick’s Book & Website | Itch: A Pacific Northwest Trail Story Nick’s Instagram: @nick.fowler.says.hi Timestamps/Questions (Examples): 0:00:00 – Intro and rundown of Nick Fowler’s PCT FKT 0:07:40 – Intro music 0:09:26 – Do you have a trail name? 0:12:22 – Drink of the choice 0:15:35 – Who exactly are you? 0:17:01 – What’s your backpacking history? 0:19:05 – Cave anniversary 0:23:05 – What is it about caves? 0:24:22 – Do you experience hallucinations? 0:26:21 – Why do you FKT? 0:30:32 – Did you poop yourself? 0:30:55 – Difference between ultra racing and thru-hiking 0:32:04 – Moab 240, push your body 0:33:52 – Respect for ultra runners 0:35:01 – Never felt more alive than outside 0:36:20 – What do you do for work? 0:39:08 – The PNT 0:41:59 – Ever gotten lost on trail? 0:43:20 – Hurricanes 0:45:09 – Walk us through the PCT FKT 0:46:46 – What was your baseweight? 0:50:42 – Highs and lows? 0:61:28 – Therapy 0:62:56 – Moments when things clicked? 0:64:41 – AZT 1:11:32 – Did you have spikes? 1:12:17 – Snowshoes? 1:12:41 – Avg pace on the AZT? 1:21:06 – Whats the title of your book? 1:25:40 – Advice to hiker hopefuls 1:29:15 – Culture shock 1:34:30 – Rapid fire questions 1:43:42 - End Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie 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. Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials: Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy Our Patreon: YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595 Trek Blog: Wesley Black
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    1 hr and 44 mins