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They say it takes a village, but what’s a village without the folks who live there? Being a villager means showing up for your neighbors, contributing where you can, and protecting your home (in this case, the village). Erin Sprague, CEO of Protect Our Winters (or POW) thinks this way when it comes to POW’s main goal - combating climate change.
As temperatures rise (and they are, without a doubt), our winters are taking a hit; something that may affect your next hike, including water availability, wildfires, or even increased avalanche risk. In today’s chat, Erin shares an empowering message on renewable energy by explaining what we can do (as a village) to fight the real culprit behind climate change. Is it AI? Extracting materials for renewable energy? Burning fossil fuels? Tune in to find out more, and to learn how being a good “villager” starts with simply knowing your neighbor’s name.
Links/Sources:
POW Instagram | @ProtectOurWinters
POW Website | protectourwinters.org
Dr. Len Necefer | AI Is Not Draining the Colorado River. I Measured It.
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Alaska may be one of the few [truly] wild places left in the United States, and while there aren’t any massive thru-hikes there (yet), the place is chock-full of wildlife, rugged terrain, hiking trails, and the highest mountains in the United States. Located in and near the Arctic Circle, it’s meant to be cold- so what’s happening up there that might be changing some of that raw, cold ruggedness?
Tune in to our chat with Alex Lee, Director of Science and Education at Protect Our Winters (POW) where we cover drunken trees, permafrost, caribou, polar bears, oil extraction, the roadless rule, the Forest Service shifts, grizzlies, and even the most rugged critter (in my opinion) out there, a wolverine.
Thanks to Alex and POW for being on the show.
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What's an Aardwolf you ask?
This weeks’ episode was a chat with Nate Katz, owner of Aardwolf Gear, where we learned about his origins in the outdoor world, how he started his business, and all of the great things Aardwolf Gear is doing and stands for. But where'd he get that name?
Aardwolf gear utilizes dyneema fabric to create ultralight, durable gear, including ditty bags, shovel sheaths, spoon covers, and more. We also talk about our shared experiences on the Arizona and Colorado trails, including experiences with wildfires.
A round of applause and thank you to Nate for joining us in this episode! Check out Aardwolf Gear’s website and their Instagram @aardwolfgearco to learn more about their company and products!
Thank you to Jolly Gear, Sawyer Products, Aardwolf Gear, Leve Outdoors, and Bowl & Kettle for sponsoring this episode!
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Episode Summary:
The bad really makes you appreciate the good. That's why we wanted to wrap up with the "bad" in our Nation's fight against climate change using a healthy dose of good. We discuss a few things our Country is doing to try and roll back progress against fighting climate change, but then what fellow hikers and a few hiking brands are doing to keep on bringing the fight. You don't have to take a monumental step to make some solid change. Even picking up a single piece of trash can do a world of good, whether you know it or not.
We wrap with a bit of Q&A about climate change from our lead editor Charlotte.
A huge thanks to Megaman, RecPak, Sawyer, Ken Posner, and our anonymous hiker for taking the time to share what they are doing to make the world and hiking community a better place!!
Links/Sources:
Understanding the Arctic polar vortex | NOAA Climate.gov
Remote town of Stehekin left staggering by floodwaters | The Seattle Times
Melting Ocean Ice Affects Sea Level – Unlike Ice Cubes in a Glass – NASA Sea Level Change Portal
climate - Why don't green house gases escape into space? - Earth Science Stack Exchange
Desalination technologies and their environmental impacts: A review - ScienceDirect
Hasn't Earth warmed and cooled naturally throughout history? | NOAA Climate.gov
The US Has Officially Left the Paris Agreement | Earth.Org
Temperatures Rising: NASA Confirms 2024 Warmest Year on Record - NASA
IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
WMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
One Year of Trump: How the US Reversed Climate Progress
Federal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESA" | SEJ
Federal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESA
Federal Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Attacks Against Endangered Species Act, Restores Bedrock Environmental Law to Pre-Trump Status - Earthjustice
Largest wildfire in Nebraska history now nearly 100% contained | Nebraska Public Media
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Keywords:
#climatechange #globalwarming #hikers #change #good
Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)
Edited by Wesley 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.
Episode Summary:
Hello, hello, friends! In this week’s episode, we got to sit down with Lou from Farm to Summit and talk about her experience as a hiker and backpacker (especially as a solo-hiker) and how she started her dehydrated food company. We also go into talk about the sustainability, or rather, lack thereof, in prepackaged food, and how Farm to Summit changes the game when it comes to supporting local farmers, using real food, and using sustainable packaging. Come, have a listen!
A big thank you to Lou for taking the time to sit and talk with us. Be sure to check out Farm to Summit’s Facebook: FarmtoSummit. And check out their Instagram @farmtosummit.
Lastly, thank you to Aardwolf Gear, Leve Outdoors, Jolly Gear, Farm to Summit, and Symbiosis for sponsoring this episode!!
Links:
Aardwolf Gear Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 10:12
Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15
Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 25:24
Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP
Jolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 49:21
Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI
Farm to Summit | Promo Timestamp 50:23
Farm to Summit 20% Discount Code | FEEDTHEYETI
Symbiosis Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 56:11
Symbiosis Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15
*************Be sure to email us at [email protected] for your care packages
Keywords:
#PCT #Backpacking #weekendwarrior #dayhiking #thru hiking #outdoors #podcasting #hiking #coloradohiking #collegiateloop #backpackinggear #hikingstories #smallbusiness #freezedriedfood #dehydratedfood #sustainability #sustainablebusiness #womanownedbusiness #giveaway
~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: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon
Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy
Trek Blog: Wesley Black
Climate change is a buzz word, but how does and could it affect a hiker's trek? Truth be told, there are a lot of ways. In this episode Yeti sits down with Charlotte Royal (lead editor for the podcast) and covers a recap of global warming, who says things are heating up, and how this can all affect the trails and hikes that we love so much. We cover a LOT of ground in this one, so buckle up and put on your thinking caps.
Links/Sources:
Understanding the Arctic polar vortex | NOAA Climate.gov
Remote town of Stehekin left staggering by floodwaters | The Seattle Times
Melting Ocean Ice Affects Sea Level – Unlike Ice Cubes in a Glass – NASA Sea Level Change Portal
climate - Why don't green house gases escape into space? - Earth Science Stack Exchange
Desalination technologies and their environmental impacts: A review - ScienceDirect
Hasn't Earth warmed and cooled naturally throughout history? | NOAA Climate.gov
The US Has Officially Left the Paris Agreement | Earth.Org
Temperatures Rising: NASA Confirms 2024 Warmest Year on Record - NASA
IPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
WMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial level
One Year of Trump: How the US Reversed Climate Progress
Federal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESA" | SEJ
Federal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESA
Federal Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Attacks Against Endangered Species Act, Restores Bedrock Environmental Law to Pre-Trump Status - Earthjustice
Largest wildfire in Nebraska history now nearly 100% contained | Nebraska Public Media
Only 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting them
Keywords: #climatechange #globalwarming #hikers #redlining
~Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)
~Edited by Wesley 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:
Podcast IG: @yetiwalksintobasecamp
Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy
Our Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon
Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy Trek Blog: Wesley Black
Episode Summary:
Howdy tramily! This week's episode follows a new style. We sit down and tell hiking and camping stories from fellow listeners and friends of ours. Our stories include an adventurous group who forged on through a South American mudslide, the heroic efforts of an expired epi pen battling a bee sting, and a few chilly stories about some of our friend’s coldest experiences while hiking. Pull up a chair, tie up your boots, or start that car and listen along to today’s stories!
Thanks to Aardwolf Gear, Sawyer Products, Leve Outdoors, Jolly Gear, and Bowl & Kettle for sponsoring this episode!
Also, thank you to all of those who have submitted stories to us! We loved reading them and look forward to more!
Links:
Aardwolf Gear Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 21:18
Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15
Sawyer Products Website | Promo Timestamp 32:44
Sawyer Products 20% Discount Code | YETIBASECAMP
Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 39:09
Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP
Jolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 43:53
Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI
Bowl & Kettle Website | Promo Timestamp 50:17
Bowl & Kettle 10% Discount Code | YETICHOW
*************Be sure to email us at [email protected] for your care packages
Keywords:
#PCT #Backpacking #weekendwarrior #dayhiking #thru hiking #outdoors #podcasting #hiking #coloradohiking #collegiateloop #backpackinggear #hikingstories #giveaway
~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.
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
Trek Blog: Wesley Black
Episode Summary:
Hey there, everybody! We had the opportunity to sit down with author, hiker, and barefoot-walker, Ken Posner! Our conversation with Ken revolves around his experience as a barefoot hiker, why he started doing it, the learning curve of walking barefoot, and the benefits he gets from detaching from societal norms and embracing the freedom of the natural world. We hope you enjoy!
Thanks to Aardwolf Gear, Bowl & Kettle, Sawyer Products, Jolly Gear, and Leve Outdoors for sponsoring this episode!
Also, a big, big thank you to Ken Posner for joining us on the podcast! Go, check out Ken’s book: Chasing the Grid.
Links:
Aardwolf Gear Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 22:20
Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15
Bowl & Kettle Website | Promo Timestamp 30:20
Bowl & Kettle 10% Discount Code |
Sawyer Products Website | Promo Timestamp 43:21
Sawyer Products 20% Discount Code | YETIBASECAMP
Jolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 50:10
Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI
Ken Posner's Website | Book Giveaway Timestamp 1:00:21
Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 1:13:08
Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP
*************Be sure to email us at [email protected] for your care packages
Keywords:
#PCT #Backpacking #weekendwarrior #dayhiking #thru hiking #outdoors #podcasting #hiking #coloradohiking #collegiateloop #backpackinggear #barefoothiking #shoelesshiking #chasingthegrid #kenposner #connecttonature #giveaway
~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.
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
Trek Blog: Wesley Black
If you love it, you'll give a sh*t.
Climate change? Global warming? Same terms? Different? In 15 minutes, I do my best to break down what all these words mean in the common tongue; in a way that most anyone is able to understand because at the heart of it, it's a difficult topic to wrap your head around. And what's causing these phenomena? Greenhouse gasses.
It's important for anyone to understand global warming and the changes it elicits, but especially for folks who love to be outside- like hikers. Global warming is not a human caused phenomena. It happens naturally, but it's increasing at an exponentially unnatural rate due to humankind.
Hikers and tree huggers unite so that we can all better understand what's happening in and to our world. Knowledge is power, so let's level up and gain more power, together.
*The majority of information for this episode was quote and pulled from both these NASA and National Geographic articles. All other sources can be found below:
Keywords:
#conservation #nature #walking #hiking #loveofnature #climatechange #globalwarming
~Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)
~Edited by Yeti legs
~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 Instagram: @yetiwalksintobasecamp
Podcast [FREE] Patreon: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon
Our Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy
Our Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy
**No AI used here, ever.
Episode Summary:
Howdy there, friends! In this week’s episode, we got to sit down with our friends at Bowl & Kettle, a small-batch freeze dried food company that was founded in Texas and is now based in Colorado. Our conversation with Sarah and Brett trails from hiking as a couple, including stories from their 151-day hike on the PCT in 2022, to discussing their company, how they got started, their process for freeze drying food, and advice for hopeful business owners. Happy listening!
A massive thanks to Sarah and Brett for joining us for this episode! And another huge thank you to Bowl & Kettle, Leve Outdoors, Aardwolf Gear, Symbiosis Gear, and Jolly Gear for sponsoring this episode!
Links:
Bowl & Kettle Website | Promo Timestamp 0:01
Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 7:45
Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP
Aardwolf Gear Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 29:33
Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15
Jolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 45:49
Symbiosis Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 1:00:24
Symbiosis Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15
*************Be sure to email us at [email protected] for your care packages
Keywords:
#PCT #Backpacking #weekendwarrior #dayhiking #thru hiking #outdoors #podcasting #hiking #coloradohiking #collegiateloop #pct #pacificcresttrail #backpackinggear #freezedriedfood #dehydratedfood #smallbusiness #giveaway
~Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) ~Edited by Stephen Bosworth & 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: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon
Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy
Trek Blog: Wesley Black
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