E44 | Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler | A Nobody Who's Obsessed With The West | Fireside Chats

Episode Summary: Red urine, a dissolving toe, can’t squat to poo, drinking water from a trashcan hiking over 2000 miles in undies that end up buttless, 50+ mile days…persistence, determination, finisher, husband, and father. These are all words and phrases that describe Nick “DJ or Desert Jesus” Fowler, a man who’s a bit less man, and more athletic deity if you ask us. Nick sits down with us to cover just what it takes to FKT trails, push yourself beyond your limits, how to cope with regrets from trail, and impending fatherhood. Honestly, we will probably listen to this episode several times because we just love this guy. Cheers to you, Nick- a true man who's obsessed with the west, but definitely not a nobody. Topics: Nick Fowler, FKT, PCT, father, beast, fastest  The Scoop: Want to hear all of ourepisodes, including the Basecamp Subscriber episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either Spotify, Apple, or Patreon. Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page Links/Codes:Nick’s Book & Website | Itch: A Pacific Northwest TrailStoryNick’s Instagram: @nick.fowler.says.hi Timestamps/Questions (Examples):0:00:00 – Intro and rundown of Nick Fowler’s PCT FKT0:07:40 – Intro music0:09:26 – Do you have a trail name?0:12:22 – Drink of the choice0:15:35 – Who exactly are you?0:17:01 – What’s your backpacking history?0:19:05 – Cave anniversary0:23:05 – What is it about caves?0:24:22 – Do you experience hallucinations?0:26:21 – Why do you FKT?0:30:32 – Did you poop yourself?0:30:55 – Difference between ultra racing and thru-hiking0:32:04 – Moab 240, push your body0:33:52 – Respect for ultra runners0:35:01 – Never felt more alive than outside0:36:20 – What do you do for work?0:39:08 – The PNT0:41:59 – Ever gotten lost on trail?0:43:20 – Hurricanes0:45:09 – Walk us through the PCT FKT0:46:46 – What was your baseweight?0:50:42 – Highs and lows?0:61:28 – Therapy0:62:56 – Moments when things clicked?0:64:41 – AZT1:11:32 – Did you have spikes?1:12:17 – Snowshoes?1:12:41 – Avg pace on the AZT?1:21:06 – Whats the title of your book?1:25:40 – Advice to hiker hopefuls1:29:15 – Culture shock1:34:30 – Rapid fire questions 1:43:42 - End 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 “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: @yetiwalksintobasecampOur Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoyOur Patreon: YetiWalks Into Basecamp PatreonLinktree: @thegingerandthejoyYouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595Trek Blog: Wesley Black