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Yeti Walks Into Basecamp | Talking. Thru. Hiking.

Wesley "Yeti Legs" and Marie "Basecamp" Black
Pacific Crest Trail
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Arizona Trail
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Join us, Wesley "Yeti Legs" and Marie "Basecamp" Black on the YETI WALKS INTO BASECAMP: Talking. Thru. Hiking. Podcast, where we discuss all things in the wonderful world of hiking. Each episode will cover various hiking topics, the 181 days we spent on the PCT, interviews with fellow hikers/trail angels, or even chats with gear junkies. We are a married couple who love hiking and ultra running. I... more

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Nic Darwin Rakestraw
Thru-hiker, founder of a gear company; educator and storyteller in the hiking community
Evolve Supply Co
Episode: E102 | Nic "Darwin" Rakestraw | Imposter Syndrome & Hiking Elitism | Part 1
Taylor Phillips
Founder and owner of Wildlife for Tomorrow and EcoTour Adventures
Wildlife for Tomorrow; EcoTour Adventures
Episode: E101 | Thru-hiker Gone Conservationist | w/ Taylor "Librarian" Phillips
Erik Molvar
Executive Director of Western Watersheds Project
Western Watersheds Project
Episode: E97 | The ‘ Steve Irwin ’ Of Today | Part 2 | w/ Erik Molvar of Western Watersheds Project
Barney Mann
Author of Journeys North, thru-hiker
Author, Journeys North; PCT community member
Episode: E94 | A Journey North | Part 1 | w/ Barney "Scout" & Sandy "Frodo" Mann
Sandy Mann
Thru-hiker known as Frodo
Hiker, partner of Scout
Episode: E94 | A Journey North | Part 1 | w/ Barney "Scout" & Sandy "Frodo" Mann
Wesley Megaman Tils
Guest discussing his 8,000-mile trek and conservation goals
Independent expedition leader
Episode: E93 | The Trek Begins - A Walk For The Wild | w/ Wesley "Megaman" Tils | 0 Miles Completed
Erin Sprague
CEO of Protect Our Winters (POW)
Protect Our Winters (POW)
Episode: E92 | Be A Villager | w/ Erin Sprague of POW | A Love Of Hiking, Renewable Energy, The Power Of Science, And Community
Alex Lee
Director of Science and Education at Protect Our Winters (POW)
Protect Our Winters (POW)
Episode: E91 | What’s Happening In The Arctic? | w/ Alex Lee of POW | Drunken Trees, Permafrost, Caribou, Oil, Wolverines & More
Nate Katz
Founder of Aardwolf Gear, thru-hiker
Aardwolf Gear
Episode: E90 | An Aardwolf! (Gear) | w/ Nate "Good Cat" Katz | Finding Your Niche In The Hiking World & Doing Good

Hosts

Wesley 'Yeti Legs'
Host of the show; ecologist/biologist by training; long-time hiker and interviewer; merges environmental topics with trekking.
Marie 'Basecamp' Black
Co-host; film producer and hiker; provides scientific context and educational framing.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Great find! Good stuff!

    Happy that I found this one! Great information along with entertaining!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dobe777
    United States5 months ago
  • Amazing dynamic; my favorite backpacking podcast

    These two are my favorites to listen to about all things backpacking. They make me laugh, I really enjoy the dynamic between them, and their takes on backpacking are healthy and refreshing. Plus I think they do a great job with the guests they bring on for conversations.I like getting to hear stories from the trail, especially them recapping their PCT thru, which took place the same year as mine, and I think they kind of fill a hole in terms of format and content in the backpacking podcast space... more

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    Micky D- 2022 PCT
    United States6 months ago
  • Genuine and Fun

    These two are some of the most real and genuine humans that bring me joy to listen to. They are true thru hikers and have a deep passion to share their journey as well as so many others and share their love for nature with us all. This is a deep resource for any hiker and you will for sure along the way as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missionarymoz
    United States6 months ago
  • Super Fun Podcast on Hiking

    This is a great show with lots of smiles and laughs. Yeti Legs and Basecamp have serious thru-hiking credentials (and professional creds too), and they invite awesome guests with serious stories to share. They keep it chill and fun, trying to inspire all of us to just get out there and experience nature, and none of the elitism about my trail is longer than yours or whatever. Strongly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Booty
    United States7 months ago
  • So good… so right 🤩🥾⛰️

    I had the absolute joy and privilege of sharing the PCT adventure with this incredible couple. And when I say “sharing,” it’s an understatement, as these two walk, laugh, and talk as one, always in sync and endlessly generous in the way they connect with others.

    Listening to this podcast takes me right back into that one-of-a-kind adventure—one that is as human as it is athletic and contemplative. It makes some people want to do it for the first time and others want to do it all over again.

    We ... more

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    Vintage1801
    France7 months ago

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Guests consistently praised for authentic storytelling and practical hiking insights.
Show is seen as genuine and entertaining with valuable trail-specific content and quality guests.
Hosts' dynamic is a strong selling point, combining humor with expert hiking knowledge.
Listeners appreciate accessible climate and conservation conversations tied to real-world hiking experiences.

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E101 | Thru-hiker Gone Conservationist | w/ Taylor "Librarian" Phillips
Q: How did your experiences influence Wildlife for Tomorrow and EcoTour Adventures?
Those experiences underscored the value of wildlife interpretation and the role of travel businesses in funding conservation work, leading to the creation of nonprofits and guided programs that support wildlife research and habitat improvement.
E101 | Thru-hiker Gone Conservationist | w/ Taylor "Librarian" Phillips
Q: What did you learn from the AT that shaped your later work in ecotourism and conservation?
Carrying field guides helped him stay present, scientifically observe flora and fauna, and inspired him to build a career guiding people through natural history in the Greater Yellowstone area.
E101 | Thru-hiker Gone Conservationist | w/ Taylor "Librarian" Phillips
Q: I want to know how you got the trail name Librarian on the AT.
He earned it after bringing field guides to a shelter at the Nantahala Center, which led friends to nickname him the librarian for guiding others and sharing wildlife knowledge during the hike.
E94 | A Journey North | Part 1 | w/ Barney "Scout" & Sandy "Frodo" Mann
Q: What sparked the shift away from calling yourselves trail angels?
A deliberate redefinition to emphasize broader accessibility and to reduce elitism within the hiking community.
E94 | A Journey North | Part 1 | w/ Barney "Scout" & Sandy "Frodo" Mann
Q: How did Journeys North influence your approach to sharing thru-hiking stories?
It framed long-distance hiking as a shared journey with a strong community, showing how stories can inspire others to start or continue trekking with partners.

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A long-running outdoors and hiking-focused show hosted by a married couple who trekked major routes like the Pacific Crest Trail and continue to explore long-distance hiking, gear, conservation, and trail culture. Episodes commonly blend personal trek stories with interviews from fellow hikers, trail angels, and gear makers, often weaving in environmental advocacy, practical trail tips, and brand sponsorship shoutouts. The format balances accessible science and policy context with hands-on hiking anecdotes, making it appealing to serious hikers, gear enthusiasts, and sustainability-minded listeners who enjoy a personable, partner-led conversational style. A notable strength is its diverse guest mix—from long-distance hikers and conservation... more

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3. Erik Molvar
4. Barney Mann
5. Sandy Mann
6. Wesley Megaman Tils
7. Erin Sprague
8. Alex Lee

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