E20 | Preparing to Hike & Climb A 14er [Big Mountains]

We originally released this episode just to paid subscribers on our Patreon, but why not let folks know some of the subscriber-only content we are trying to release?! With that being said, enjoy the first of our "How To" series, and know that there are MANY more episodes like this to come for our devoted followers!Episode Summary: In this members-only episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we give a hearty welcome to all of those joining us, give a brief rundown of 14er basics, how you can tackle your first 14er, and what gear/equipment you should plan on bring based on the season. Topics: 14ers, prep for a 14er, 14er classes 1-5 Patreon:// Our Patreon:Link: Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Patreon Discount Codes:// Ultimate Direction 25% Discount Code:Code: YETIPODCAST25 Additional Links:Colorado14ers by Class: 14ers.comClass Ratings 1-5: 14ers.com Timestamps and Questions:0:00:00 – Intromusic by The Fire Once Lost0:00:13 – Greeting0:02:44 – Beginning of episode0:03:49 – What is a fourteener (14er)?0:05:55 – 14er classes 1-50:09:11 – Safety disclaimer0:09:27 – Adjusting to elevation0:12:40 – Weather above treeline (alpine)0:13:32 – Gain and temperature golden rule0:14:26 – What to take on a 14er in the summer0:20:14 – What to take on a 14er in the winter0:26:44 – Outro  Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) Intro and Outro track is called Appalachian trail by “TheFire Once Lost”, an American/Bluegrass artist from Denmark. Check out the ⁠album⁠, and their ⁠Instagrampage⁠ or Facebook page. Yeti Legs’ and Basecamp’s Socials:Instagram: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠TikTok: ⁠@theginger_and_thejoy⁠YouTube: ⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠Facebook: ⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠Trek Blog: ⁠WesleyBlack⁠Linktree: ⁠@thegingerandthejoy