
In This Episode: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 | @ProtectOurWintersPOW Website | protectourwinters.orgDr. Len Necefer | AI Is Not Draining the Colorado River. I Measured It. Episode Specs:Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Wesley BlackIntro 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.
May 18
42 min

In This Episode - 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. Links/Sources - POW Instagram | @ProtectOurWintersAlex Lee Instagram | @mountaindinosaurPOW Website | protectourwinters.orgEpisode Specs - Hosted and produced by Wesley Black Edited by Wesley BlackIntro 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.
May 11
40 min

In This Episode - 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!Discounts - Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETISawyer Products 20% Discount Code | YETIBASECAMPAardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMPBowl & Kettle 10% Discount Code | YETICHOW Episode Specs - Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) Edited by Charlotte Royal Intro track is Appalachian trail by “The Fire Once Lost,” an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark.Check out the album, and their IG page.
May 4
1 hr 16 min

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.govRemote town of Stehekin left staggering by floodwaters | The Seattle TimesMelting Ocean Ice Affects Sea Level – Unlike Ice Cubes in a Glass – NASA Sea Level Change Portalclimate - Why don't green house gases escape into space? - Earth Science Stack ExchangeDesalination technologies and their environmental impacts: A review - ScienceDirectHasn't Earth warmed and cooled naturally throughout history? | NOAA Climate.govThe US Has Officially Left the Paris Agreement | Earth.OrgTemperatures Rising: NASA Confirms 2024 Warmest Year on Record - NASAIPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeWMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial levelOne Year of Trump: How the US Reversed Climate ProgressFederal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESA" | SEJFederal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESAFederal Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Attacks Against Endangered Species Act, Restores Bedrock Environmental Law to Pre-Trump Status - EarthjusticeLargest wildfire in Nebraska history now nearly 100% contained | Nebraska Public MediaOnly 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting themKeywords: #climatechange #globalwarming #hikers #change #goodCreated, 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.
Apr 27
25 min

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 10:12Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 25:24Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP Jolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 49:21Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETIFarm to Summit | Promo Timestamp 50:23Farm to Summit 20% Discount Code | FEEDTHEYETISymbiosis Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 56:11Symbiosis 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
Apr 20
1 hr 15 min

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.govRemote town of Stehekin left staggering by floodwaters | The Seattle TimesMelting Ocean Ice Affects Sea Level – Unlike Ice Cubes in a Glass – NASA Sea Level Change Portalclimate - Why don't green house gases escape into space? - Earth Science Stack ExchangeDesalination technologies and their environmental impacts: A review - ScienceDirectHasn't Earth warmed and cooled naturally throughout history? | NOAA Climate.govThe US Has Officially Left the Paris Agreement | Earth.OrgTemperatures Rising: NASA Confirms 2024 Warmest Year on Record - NASAIPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeWMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial levelOne Year of Trump: How the US Reversed Climate ProgressFederal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESA" | SEJFederal Court Reverses Trump Administration’s Past Cuts To ESAFederal Court Strikes Down President Trump’s Attacks Against Endangered Species Act, Restores Bedrock Environmental Law to Pre-Trump Status - EarthjusticeLargest wildfire in Nebraska history now nearly 100% contained | Nebraska Public MediaOnly 50 of these whales are left in existence. Trump’s ‘God Squad’ just chose oil drilling over protecting themKeywords: #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
Apr 13
26 min
![E86 | A South American Mudslide, The [Almost] Bee Grim Reaper, And Cold AF | A Trail Tells Episode](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzM2NDEyOTQ0LzM2NDEyOTQ0LTE3NzczODA0NTEyNTItNmZjMDlmZjQxZjJhYy5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXMzLXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMTMvdjQvNDEvYTMvNjgvNDFhMzY4NzktY2FjZi03MjNlLTQ0Y2QtZTM5ZTEyNDZhOGYxL216YV8xNjE2MjM3Mjk3MjI1MDk5NjI3Ni5qcGcvNjAweDYwMGJiLmpwZyJ9.MpfQefHSDddzyazvJ0VyWgpdtG43ojUFppJxWMyVROU.jpg?width=200&height=200)
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 21:18Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15Sawyer Products Website | Promo Timestamp 32:44Sawyer Products 20% Discount Code | YETIBASECAMPLeve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 39:09Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP Jolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 43:53Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETIBowl & Kettle Website | Promo Timestamp 50:17Bowl & 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
Apr 6
1 hr 1 min

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 22:20Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15Bowl & Kettle Website | Promo Timestamp 30:20Bowl & Kettle 10% Discount Code | Sawyer Products Website | Promo Timestamp 43:21Sawyer Products 20% Discount Code | YETIBASECAMPJolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 50:10Jolly Gear 15% Discount Code | YETIKen Posner's Website | Book Giveaway Timestamp 1:00:21Leve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 1:13:08Leve 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
Mar 23
1 hr 32 min

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:U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement: Process and Potential Effects | Congress.gov | Library of CongressThe US Has Officially Left the Paris Agreement | Earth.OrgTemperatures Rising: NASA Confirms 2024 Warmest Year on Record - NASAIPCC - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeWMO confirms 2024 as warmest year on record at about 1.55°C above pre-industrial levelOne Year of Trump: How the US Reversed Climate ProgressKeywords: #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.
Mar 19
16 min
![E83 | From Texas, With Love | Sarah “Micky D” & Brett “Fizz” [Bowl & Kettle Founders] | Trail Food Perfection & Couples That Hike Together](https://cdn-images.podbay.fm/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2QzdDNvemZ0bWRtaDNpLmNsb3VkZnJvbnQubmV0L3N0YWdpbmcvcG9kY2FzdF91cGxvYWRlZF9lcGlzb2RlLzM2NDEyOTQ0LzM2NDEyOTQ0LTE3NzczODA1NzYxODQtNWIyOTNmOWQyZmFlMS5qcGciLCJmYWxsYmFjayI6Imh0dHBzOi8vaXMzLXNzbC5tenN0YXRpYy5jb20vaW1hZ2UvdGh1bWIvUG9kY2FzdHMxMTMvdjQvNDEvYTMvNjgvNDFhMzY4NzktY2FjZi03MjNlLTQ0Y2QtZTM5ZTEyNDZhOGYxL216YV8xNjE2MjM3Mjk3MjI1MDk5NjI3Ni5qcGcvNjAweDYwMGJiLmpwZyJ9.2qZ5dX5kOzjdfpL6jBOSSt4DmED21yEXsih8RHY5FYQ.jpg?width=200&height=200)
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 0:01Instagram: www.instagram.com/bowlandkettle TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bowlandkettle Bowl and Kettle 10% Discount Code | YETICHOWLeve Outdoors Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 7:45Leve Outdoors 10% Discount Code | YETIWALKSINTOBASECAMP Aardwolf Gear Website | Promo & Giveaway Timestamp 29:33Aardwolf Gear 15% Discount Code | YETI15Jolly Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 45:49Symbiosis Gear Website | Promo Timestamp 1:00:24Symbiosis 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
Mar 11
1 hr 12 min
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