Yeti Walks Into Basecamp | Talking. Thru. Hiking.

Episode Summary: In this special “Fireside Chats” episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we literally sit down with Sam “Cuppa” Sindall and Felix “Jedi” Schlichdaz in our recording studio to discuss their hike on the CDT this year (yup, we scooped them in for an interview mid-hike), their roots in backpacking from Europe all the way to the great wilderness of North America, what it’s like to carry MULTIPLE pairs of jeans, cotton shirts, and a non-waterproof tent along a hike in the UK, get a temporary Visa, loss on trail, and simply how the serendipity of life and a long dirt path can forge unbreakable friendships for a lifetime. From clinicaltrials to the tale of the “stick lady” this episode will keep you engaged the entire time. And guess what?! It’s only the first half.

Topics: PCT, Kennedy Meadows South,loss on trail, forever-forged friendships, friendships, stick lady, meetings, continuous footpath.

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:15 – Beginning and Guest Intro

0:03:47 – Kennedy Meadows South Drama

0:10:59 – The drink of the choice

0:14:17 – How we met Cuppa and Jedi

0:18:57 – Would you mind describing where you’re from and what you do for work?

0:43:06 – How did you become friends?

0:44:47 – The story of the Stick Lady

0:55:00 – The Lionshead fire closure of 2022, and what NOT to do

0:57:42 – Jedi, do you plan to finish the section of the AT you couldn’t hike, or planning to re-hike the entire thing?

1:00:19 – The grandeur of hiking in NA versus Europe

1:04:11 – What do you define as a backpacker and a day hiker?

1:08:04 – Cuppa, how many miles have you hiked in Crocs and what is that like?

1:11:16 – What were your highest and lowest moments from the PCT?

1:16:17 – Where Cuppa and Jedi split on the PCT

1:20:47 – Jedi’s loss on the PCT and the dissonance of the real world versus hiking

1:28:38 – End of Part 1

1:30:45 – End of episode

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

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

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we cover our Week 8 on the PCT from Lander’s Meadow to Kennedy Meadows South (the gateway to the Sierra Nevadas). We somehowmanage some of the BEST trail magic we’d ever get along the PCT, and have a possible nighttime encounter with a puma (or was it Steely Dan?). Listen in and follow along on the journey with us!

Topics: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, hiking, backpacking, thru-hiking, Kennedy Meadows South

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:15 – Opening

0:05:18 – The drink of the choice

0:07:35 – Cotton world updates

0:23:57 – PCT Week 8 start with Day 50

0:42:03 – Day 51

0:58:48 – Day 52 ( I say Day 53 by mistake)

1:11:35 – Day 53-56

1:33:09 – 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.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we round up our Week 6 from the previous episode and cover our Week 7 on the PCT which may have very well been the most difficult week for Basecamp from wind blasting ridges to a pack she can barely carry. The week takes us from Hikertown, along the L.A. Aqueduct, into Tehachapi, and finishing at Landers Spring Meadow Campground. Listen in!

Topics: PCT, Week 7, wind, Tehachapi

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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.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we cover our Week 6 on the PCT. Listen in!

Topics: PCT, Week 6

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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

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Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we wrap up our episode with Jesse & Elena. We cover the last 5 LNT principles, discuss normalizing the ancient rule that everyone poops, and how to approach educating other folks on LNT without comingoff as a pretentious, elitist jerk. Lastly, we cover what their future looks like and where you can follow them including their own personal blog.

Topics: LNT, leave no trace, poop, wildlife, respecting others

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:02:50 – Resuming the interview

0:07:26 – #3: Dispose of waster properly

0:16:50 – The record for pooping in a wag bag

0:17:25 – Why dog poo isn’t fertilizer

0:26:17 – #4: Leave what you find

0:33:44 – #5: Minimize campfire impact

0:46:00 – #6: Respect wildlife

0:50:56 – #7: Be considerate of others

1:02:28 – What courses do you offer?

1:13:07 – Where can everyone find you?

1:20:46 – Wrap up

1:23:37 – 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.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we speak with the Subaru/LNT team, Jesse & Elena. They spend some 11 months traveling the U.S. to teach and preach the message of leave no trace (LNT) while camping along the way. Think that’s a lot of gas use? Well, there may be a change in store there too! In this first half of a 2-part episode, we cover some of the first 2 LNT principles (there are 7 in total) and discuss a lesser known, visibly stunning trail in Hawaii- the Kalalau Trail (a ~22 mi. out and back). Sit in for this first half and become a semiprofessional in LNT.

Topics: LNT, leave no trace, Kalalau Trail, plan ahead, prepare, camp on durable surfaces, stewards, stewardship, wicked problems

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Jesse & Elena’s Socials

Insta: @leavenotraceorg

Youtube: LeaveNoTraceCenter

Tiktok: @leavenotraceorg

Facebook: LeaveNoTraceCenter

X: @leavenotrace

Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:01:00 – Introducing Jesse & Elena

0:07:26 – Elena, you hiked over 300 miles of the AT. Wanna hike more?

0:09:17 – You both hiked the Kalalau Trail in HI. Tell me more

0:24:29 – Drink of the choice

0:26:26 – Jesse, you’re a doctor, talk about it

0:29:33 – A bit on wicked problems

0:37:23 – Elena, you have a degree(s) in what?

0:39:36 – How many days a year are you two on the road?

0:40:39 – Do you set your own schedules?

0:51:47 – The 7 LNT Principles

0:53:06 – #1: Plan Ahead & Prepare

1:08:29 – #2: Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces

1:13:25 – End of interview

1:15:59 – 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.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we finish the second half of our interview with Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin about hiker hacks. We dive much deeper into the hacks here, about the best part of any trail you hike, and throw some rapid-fire questions his way where we discover he’s been pink blazed…and a possible marriage proposal on theAT? We then wrap with a pretty solid list of some of our favorite hiker hacks along with a nice handful pulled from the interwebs. Buckle up, sit down, putyour job on hold, and listen in.

Topics: Hiking hacks, hacks, mountain goats, moose, pink blazing

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

0:04:53 – Resume interview with Builda- Did you or are you creating any small helpful trinkets?

0:09:55 – What creative hacks do you have for hikers?

0:13:04 – Have you removed or shaved pieces of your gear?

0:21:15 – Do you carry a sewing kit and Duck/duct tape?

0:23:12 – You stated “Hiking is overrated” on the PCT. Stilltrue?

0:28:51 – Ever since you hiked the PCT in ’22, how has your life changed?

0:40:57 –  Do you have any advice for new hikers?

0:44:30 – Rapid-fire questions

1:06:57 – End of interview with Build / start of more hacks

1:22:03 – Final thoughts and closing

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.

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Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk with Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin about hiker hacks. This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode. We don’t dive DEEP into the hacks here but do discuss the gear that Builda has made, what’s been the most difficult, and discuss sleeping bag science for those of you who need some fixes or suggestions to prevent the infamous sleeping bag condensation problem. Listen in and get to know Builda a bit before we deep dive into the more hacks in Part 2.

Topics: Hiking hacks, hacks, sleeping bags, running, making your own gear

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:22 – Beginning of episode

0:02:14 – The drink of the choice

0:03:57 – Pierre “Build-a-Bear” Paladin introduction

0:11:31 – Cotton World Updates

0:20:17 – So, other than the PCT, AT, and TA, what othertrails have you hiked?

0:41:00 – What’s the most difficult piece of gear you’vemade?

0:57:37 – End of first part of interview

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

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Episode Summary: In this episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we talk about all things poop. Wanna know why you’re supposed to poop AND pee (yes, pee) 200’ from water? We talk about it. What about doggo poops? We talk about that too and get a bit into some science. This is only the informative half of our B1: Concerning Trail Poops episode because we thought folks should know. If you want the second and fun half, you’ll have to subscribe! “Are you not entertained?!”

Topics: Poop, pee, leave no trace, cat holes, trowels, farm to summit, nick’s sticks

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Timestamps and Questions:

0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

0:00:27 – Beginning of episode

0:09:05 – Pee/Poop information

0:15:17 – Peeing

0:23:50 – Pooping

0:28:06 – Farm to Summit Plug and code

0:30:20 – Back to episode

0:39:42 – Dog poop

0:44:07 – Nick’s Stick Plug and code

0:46:28 – Back to episode

0:55:35 – Closing thoughts

0:58:01 – Upcoming content

1:04:02 – 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

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