Yeti Walks Into Basecamp | Talking. Thru. Hiking.

Episode 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-friendly

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Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page

Rebecca “Gandalf” Booroojian and CNOC/Diorite:

Rebecca’s Instagram

CNOC Outdoors Instagram

Diorite Gear Instagram

CNOC Blog: Nanoplastics, microplastics, leaching in backpacking gear: Cnoc's place in it all

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Additional Stuff:

Skyline-to-the-sea Trail: Skyline-to-the-SeaTrail: Saratoga Gap Route, California - 290 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:02:26 – Interview with Rebecca “Gandalf” Booroojian

0:11:48 – Explaining CNOC and Diorite

0:17:39 – What CNOC/Diorite products do you recommend for thru-hikers/backpackers?

0:25:16 – Mind talking a bit about Vessica’s versusSmartwater bottles?

0:26:45 – Plastic health and safety

0:39:08 – What CNOC gear do you use in your backpacking loadout?

0:41:44 – What impacts or contributions (includinghumanitarian programs) is CNOC working on?

0:46:33 – How did you get the trail name “Gandalf”?

0:51:56 – End of interview

0:55:51 – Some of the water gear we use

0:58:02 – Fellow hiker water filter testimonies: Magnet

1:00:33 – Fellow hiker water filter testimonies: Cuppa

1:03:32 – Fellow hiker water filter testimonies: Deuces

1:04:17 – Final thoughts

1:06:09 – End of episode

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs andBasecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “TheFire 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: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Episode 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 with a LOT of sage advice, so give it a go wherever you listen to podcasts.

Topics: Water, water filtration, water bladders, water sources, bug spray, eco-friendly, gear treatment

The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either Spotify, or Patreon. Sorry Apple users, but we don’t have a subscription for you on Apple Podcasts just yet! Also, don’t forget to check out the video version of our episodes on YouTube! They are usually uploaded about a day after the podcast.

Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page

Katie “Oats” and Sawyer:

Oats’ Instagram

Oat’s Website

Sawyer’s Instagram

Sawyer’s Website

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:04:28 – Drink of the choice

0:07:05 – Cotton world updates

0:23:08 – Interview w/ Katie “Oats” Houston

0:40:06 – Which Sawyer products are in your hiking loadout?

0:40:46 – Permethrin, Picaridin, ticks, and mosquitos

0:53:23 – Sawyer water bladders

1:02:15 – How to fill a bladder with low flow

1:04:37 – Filter care, backwashing and freezing temps

1:15:21 – What impacts or humanitarian programs is Sawyer involved with?

1:18:56 – Is there anything else you wanted to mention?

1:25:26 – End if Katie interview

1:25:55 – What do we use for water filtering/treatment ontrail?

1:33:36 – Basecamp’s Game of Thrones rant

1:44:05 – End of episode

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs andBasecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “TheFire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the album, andtheir IG page.

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp

Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks IntoBasecamp” mushrooms are involved. Shiitake? Portobello? Other? We sit down with Megan Dietrich, a licensed counselor/therapist as we cover our fifth week on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022. Megan asks us amazingly insightful questions about the trail, and specifically, post-trail integration as relates to our week 5. We wrap up with a question of the day (QotD) about tent pitchingetiquette (and just how close is too close) and some kind words from a listener.

Topics: Pacific Crest Trail, PCT, camping and pitching etiquette, microdosing, and hope following a breakup.

Megan Dietrich’s Links:

Coaching Website: https://www.megdietrich.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megs.dietrich/

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:00:47 – Guest Introduction – Megan Dietrich

0:04:14 – The drink of the choice- mushrooms and OJ?

0:04:44 – Our intentions for the microdose

0:10:33 – Cotton world “updates”? Downloads

0:21:27 – Meat of the episode, the PCT Week 5

0:24:27 – PCT Week 5 / Day 29

0:30:01 – Q: Your food preference changed a lot on trail. How has that been seen in your post trail life?

0:31:52 – Q: You mentioned Dan living life to the fullest and the trail invites freedom. Has that freedom overflowed into your normal life?

0:43:23 – PCT Week 5 / Day 30

0:56:35 – PCT Week 5 / Day 31 (Wrightwood)

0:59:12 – PCT Week 5 / Day 32 (Wrightwood)

1:00:24 – Q: Did you ever pay for a cab or anything like that?

1:01:52 – Q: Coming off trail and being overstimulated musthave been overwhelming. What was that transition like? Have you gotten used to it?

1:10:04 – PCT Week 5 / Day 33

1:10:56 – Q: Did you follow bootpacks or create your own?

1:15:47 – Q: How did the trail teach you and strengthen you? What about your trust in yourself?

1:21:20 – PCT Week 5 / Day 34

1:31:06 – Q: Is this a situation of the Trail providing or a trail angel?

1:31:41 – Q: How have you seen trail magic or the trail providing concepts in your daily thinking?

1:39:48 – Q: Question on night hiking- are there people night hiking through the night? More dangers with hiking at night?

1:42:40 – PCT Week 5 / Day 35

1:53:42 – Q: Can I ask about delusion on trail? When you’re delusional, what does it look and feel like?

2:03:54 – QotD: What are the rules for pitching your tent closeto others?

2:08:17 – Kind words from a listener, and feedback!

2:13:02 – A few things coming down the pipeline.

2:13:57 – Shout to The Fire Once Lost and outro.

2:14:24 – End of episode.

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs andBasecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro and Outro track is Appalachian trail by “TheFire 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 Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

TikTok: @theginger_and_thejoy

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: Wesley Black

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

Episode 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 Basecamp

Link: @yetiwalksintobasecamp

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Additional Links:

AllTrails Link: Turquoise Lake Loop, Leadville, CO

YWIB Podcast E8: Fireside Chats / April “ROY G BIV” Stange

Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intromusic by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Start of episode

0:05:46 – Drink of the Choice

0:13:27 – Top 3 favorite meals on trail

0:24:10 – Mention of ROY G BIV and her episode with us

0:32:42 – Favorite ingredient and least favorite meal

0:35:30 – Our favorite town foods

0:40:50 – QotD: When was the first time you felt free on the PCT?

0:51:40 – End of episode

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

In track is called Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the ⁠album⁠, and their ⁠Instagram page⁠ or Facebookpage.

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Instagram: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

TikTok: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

YouTube: ⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠

Facebook: ⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠

Trek Blog: ⁠WesleyBlack⁠

Linktree: ⁠@thegingerandthejoy

Episode 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 guests to listen in and ask questions, just because it adds a bit more spice. On today’s episode, we feature a returning guest, Michelle Nagle, from our E11: Fireside Chats / Unsung Heroes. Give them both a listen and let us know what you think!

Topics: Researching a trail before you go, Granite Gear packs,canyoneering, getting in over your head, Colorado

// Our YouTube:

Link: @wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠

// Our Patreon:

Link: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

Discount Codes:

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Additional Links:

AllTrails Link: The Big Dominguez and Little Dominguez Loop Trail

Website: Granite Gear

CT Gear Loadout Episode:

Apple Podcast: Episode Link

Spotify Podcast: Episode Link

Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro music by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:13 – Start of episode

0:00:45 – Introducing our guest, Michelle Nagle

0:03:33 – Drink of the choice

0:04:51 – Cotton world downloads

0:09:46 – The Big Dominguez and Little Dominguez Loop Trail

0:46:11 – Talking a bit on Granite Gear packs

0:48:35 – Resume Dominguez Loop Trail

0:57:20 – Spam (the food)

0:59:57 – Question of the Day: What isyour next big hike, together?

1:09:13 – Wrap up

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro and Outro track is called Appalachian trail by “TheFire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the ⁠album⁠, and their ⁠Instagram page⁠ or Facebook page.

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Instagram: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

TikTok: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

YouTube: ⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠

Facebook: ⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠

Trek Blog: ⁠WesleyBlack⁠

Linktree: ⁠@thegingerandthejoy

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/equipment you should plan on bring based on the season.

Topics: 14ers, prep for a 14er, 14er classes 1-5

Patreon:

// Our Patreon:

Link: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

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Additional Links:

Colorado14ers by Class: 14ers.com

Class Ratings 1-5: 14ers.com

Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intromusic by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:13 – Greeting

0:02:44 – Beginning of episode

0:03:49 – What is a fourteener (14er)?

0:05:55 – 14er classes 1-5

0:09:11 – Safety disclaimer

0:09:27 – Adjusting to elevation

0:12:40 – Weather above treeline (alpine)

0:13:32 – Gain and temperature golden rule

0:14:26 – What to take on a 14er in the summer

0:20:14 – What to take on a 14er in the winter

0:26:44 – Outro

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro and Outro track is called Appalachian trail by “TheFire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the ⁠album⁠, and their ⁠Instagrampage⁠ or Facebook page.

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Instagram: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

TikTok: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

YouTube: ⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠

Facebook: ⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠

Trek Blog: ⁠WesleyBlack⁠

Linktree: ⁠@thegingerandthejoy

Episode 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:

Link: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon

// Our blog on The Trek:

Link: Tossing a Trashy Attitude

// Blog for Sawyer:

Link: A Thru-Hiker’s Ode to Water

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~Some Generic Brands Discussed~

Link: Galena Mountain Project

Link: Ultimate Direction

Link: Opinel

Link: Wrightsocks

~Additional Links~

Forest Service: Be Bear Aware

National Parks Service: Be Bear Aware

GearJunkie: How to do a bear hang

Created, hosted,produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro and Outro track is called Appalachian trail by “TheFire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.

Check out the ⁠album⁠, and their ⁠Instagram page⁠ or Facebook page.

Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:

Instagram: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

TikTok: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠

YouTube: ⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠

Facebook: ⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠

Trek Blog: ⁠WesleyBlack⁠

Linktree: ⁠@thegingerandthejoy

Episode 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 below!

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 15% Discount Code and link:

Link: ⁠https://www.hyperlitemountaingear.com/discount/WESLEY69903⁠

Code: WESLEY69903

Topics: Colorado Trail to Durango, a sheep zombiehorde?, mountain bikers, elk and cougar calls, American pika, Yellow-bellied marmot, rain at alpine, CT finish.

Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:25 – Introduction

0:03:57 – Beginning of episode

0:05:03 – Drink of the choice

0:10:54 – Cotton world downloads

0:19:57 – CT Day 18 / Jukebox, Nemo, and Snow Mesa

0:45:59 – CT Day 19 / Lake City, CO and enter the Big 30

0:46:35 – Hyperlite Mountain Gear 15% discount code

0:58:40 – Sheep zombie horde

1:04:24 – CT Day 20 / High Point and rain (lots of it)

1:24:41 – CT Day 21 / Pika, marmots, leaving the Big 30, andMolas Campground

1:55:16 – CT Day 22 / Leaving Molas, a trail totem, and cougar at Celebration Lake

2:25:02 – CT Day 23 / Jerk mountain bikers at Blackhawk, MTB race, and Taylor Lake

2:42:53 – CT Day 24 / Final day!, 3 bears, and a cowbell finish

2:58:49 – Questions of the day

3:19:06 – Outro

Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

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:

Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

TikTok: @theginger_and_thejoy

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: WesleyBlack

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

Episode 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 Gear

Hyperlite Mountain Gear 15% Discount Code and link:

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Code: WESLEY69903

Created and hosted by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley andMarie Black)

Intro track created by Ryan Gee

Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

TikTok: @theginger_and_thejoy

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: WesleyBlack

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy

Episode 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, Bigfoot

Links:

Leave no Trace – United States National Park Service

Leave no Trace - REI

Backpacking 101 –Backpacker.com

Created and hosted by: Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro track created by Ryan Gee

Outro track created by Bradley Black

The Socials:

Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595

TikTok: @theginger_and_thejoy

Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

Trek Blog: WesleyBlack

Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy