Yeti Walks Into Basecamp | Talking. Thru. Hiking.

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 through her process of hiking and filling the niche to create “backpacks for people with boobs.” We also discuss tariffs, and how they may have affected some of your favorite outdoor cottage companies. Oh yes, and there was definitely mention of simultaneous couples’ trail poops. Enjoy! !

Links: 

Symbiosis Gear | Website 

15% Discount Code: YETI15 

Symbiosis Gear | Instagram 

Keywords: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, Boobs, Females, Backpacks, Niche, Tariffs, Cottage Companies 

~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: 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 through her process of hiking and filling the niche to create “backpacks for people with boobs.” We also discuss tariffs, and how they may have affected some of your favorite outdoor cottage companies (or bigger names). Oh yes, and there was definitely mention of simultaneous couples’ trail p00ps. Enjoy!

Links:

Symbiosis Gear | Website

15% Discount Code: YETI15

Symbiosis Gear | Instagram

Keywords: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, Boobs, Females,Backpacks, Niche, Tariffs, Cottage Companies

~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: 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 Hyatt Lake Resort from exhaustion, and then Marie was stricken with some unknown illness which knocked her out too.

Links:

Leve Outdoors | Website

10% Discount Code: YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP

Keywords: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, Seiad, chocolate milk, Amber, family, hiking

~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

In 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 filters & bladders well. Rebecca Booroojian, of CNOC, then speaks a bit to our favorite, durable water bladders, what they are made of, and how they are transitioning away from PFAS (those nasty forever chemicals). Rebecca is a font of knowledge, and we think you'll love what she has to say. Also, did you know that CNOC is owned by Minimal Gear, which is also the lovely owner of Diorite? Diorite Gear makes trekking poles. The poles are fantastic! They make plenty of other goodies. Enjoy, and Happy Trails!

Keywords: Water, Sawyer, CNOC, water treatment, purification, water bladders

Links:

Collab Product

Katie “Oats” and Sawyer:

⁠Oats’ Instagram⁠

⁠Oat’s Website⁠

⁠Sawyer’s Instagram⁠

⁠Sawyer’s Website

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

~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 IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yetiwalksintobasecamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegingerandthejoy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trek Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wesley Black

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 Valley. Additionally, if you’ve read his far, lucky you! Sawyer, this episode’s sponsor, is giving away a care package to the 1st person who listens to the episode and reaches out. Listen in to figure out how! Lastly, we cover a brief Environmental Corner segment about litter and trash on trail, and how it becomes other chemicals/compounds later on. Thanks to Nick Fowler for being this segment’s inspiration!

Keywords: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, dickhead Steve, rain, soggy, Etna, South Africans

~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: 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 in Dunsmuir, which we would probably avoid over heading into Shasta! We wrap up in our Environmental Corner segment with my (Yeti) covering the findings from my capstone project (thesis)about trash on trail. I found a lot…..

Keywords: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, cow ponds, Burney Falls, jean shorts, hat rim trail, Jupiter, trash.

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

~Edited by Charlotte Royal (she's amazing)

 ~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: 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 to those you've met/think about often, his stunning wife, living a minimalist lifestyle, and his harrowing friend that saved Glen's life. We'd love to have him back for a part 2 to cover more of his ultralight hacks, but until then, here's enough content to wet your whistle!

Keywords: ultralight, backpacking, minimalism, book, book review

Links:

Glen's Website

Glen's Instagram

Glen's LinkdIn

~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

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.

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

~Edited by Aj 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

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 morning hiking through Lassen Volcanic NP and then barely make it to the Hat Creek RV Park for some cold drinks and snacks before it rains, go figure. Oh, and Yeti went fishing for bears! In our Environmental Corner we discuss gray/grey wolves (Canus lupus) and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 alongside what our current administration is looking to change about it. And on a happier note, we finish with a squeaky clean, hot off the recording studio song from The Fire Once Lost: Someone Else Just For You. Give it a listen!!!

Topics: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, stay current, environment, ESA, wolves

Links:

Earth Justice: ESA/Gray Wolves

~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.

More on his new song release:

Songwriter : Anders Duus
Vocals, guitars, dobro, mandolin, drums : Anders Duus
Upright Bass : Mark Kühn Jørgensen
Mix / Master : Anders Duus
Read More : Www.TheFireOnceLost.com

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

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 blue yonder. We wrap up with our environmental corner where we discuss wolves! Specifically, we talk about why gray wolves are important for healthy ecosystem maintenance and why CO (following Yellowstone in WY) would benefit from their establishment despite strong opposition.

Topics: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, stay current, environment

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