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Yither & Yonder

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Two besties, one long hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail.Yither and Yonder is a podcast hosted by Em and Nikki, best friends who set off on a transformative long-distance hike on the John Muir Trail nearly a decade ago. Join us as we share the laughter, challenges, and magic we experienced on the trail.We strive to create a supportive space that celebrates exploration, embraces quirks, and reclaims the whimsy of storytelling. Through humor and heartfelt narratives, we aim to inspire listeners to connect with nature and pursue their own adventures, big or small.Whether you're headed yither or yonder, join us in reminiscing on the highs and lows of our storied mountain wanderings.John Muir Trail. Long-distance hiking. Backpacking. Wilderness. Friendship. Stories from the trail.

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Episodes

  1. 12: Crossroads (JMT Day 8 and 9)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 8 and 9- Lake Virginia to Bear Ridge and over Bear Ridge.…

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  2. Minisode 9: Linspiration

    Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes, off on side trails and make the massive digression. In this minisode we talk about our dear mentor Lindy, or Linspriation, and her impact to us on the trail. Another character in our grand adventure, inspiring us…

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  3. 11: Sitting on the Job (JMT Day 7)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 7- Purple Lake to just below Silver Pass. We finally get to...

  4. Yither & Yonder Midseason Trailer

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Still to come this season on Yither & Yonder, more crashouts, internal spiraling,...

  5. Minisode 8: Shelley Redux

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes…

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  6. 10: GIRLLLSSS (JMT Day 6)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 6- Reds Meadow to Purple Lake (ish). We meet Shelley at…

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  7. Minisode 7: BAR-ing it All: Trail Food

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes…

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  8. 9: Delulu (Day 5- Zero Day)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Day 5- It's a zero day! After a traumatic escape for Yosemite, Em and Nikki are…

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  9. Minisode 6: 75% Failure

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes…

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  10. 8: The Great Escape (JMT Day 4 Part 2)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 4 Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley- Part 2 of Nikki's…

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  11. Minisode 5: Giardia- The Poop Episode

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes…

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  12. 7: Five Minutes and Fries (JMT Day 4 Part 1)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Day 4 Sunrise Camp to Tuolumne Meadows- Part 1 of Nikki's grand crash out, we…

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  13. Minisode 4: What the Hell is a Trail Bro?

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes…

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  14. 6: Slow Fat Kid with Big Feelings (JMT Day 3)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 3, Little Yosemite to Sunrise Camp. Back to the trail after a...

  15. Minisode 3: Winnemucca, NVer Again

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to our latest minisode, where we take the time to go down rabbitholes…

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  16. 5: Never Again (Half Dome/JMT Day 2)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. JMT Day 2, Little Yosemite Camp to Half Dome. Half Dome- it's iconic, known for...

  17. Minisode 2: The Meet Cute

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Before the JMT, the story of our meeting, including old school punks, a witch…

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  18. 4: Proper Disgusting (JMT Day 1)

    Two besties, one long hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. John Muir Trail Day 1. The hike begins and we get a real taste of our new reality. We meet...

  19. Minisode 1: What's in a Name?

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Minisode 1: What the hell is a yither you ask? Great question we'd love to tell...

  20. 1: Origins

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Welcome to Yither and Yonder, before we dive into the varied stories of our...

  21. 2: We Had a Permit, We Had a Plan (and Umbrellas)- Planning for the JMT

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. In this episode we cover the days before Day 0. The planning, the prep, the…

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  22. 3: And So It Begins... (JMT Day Zero Yosemite Valley Backpackers Camp)

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. It's JMT day zero. We're packed (backpacks hovering at 75 pounds), permits and…

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  23. Yither & Yonder Official Teaser

    Two besties, one long distance hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail. Yither and Yonder is a podcast hosted by Em and Nikki, best friends who set off…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two besties, one long hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail.Yither and Yonder is a podcast hosted by Em and Nikki, best friends who set off on a transformative long-distance hike on the John Muir Trail nearly a decade ago. Join us as we share the laughter, challenges, and magic we experienced on the trail.We strive to create a supportive space that celebrates exploration, embraces quirks, and reclaims the whimsy of storytelling. Through humor and heartfelt narratives, we aim to inspire listeners to connect with nature and pursue their own adventures, big or small.Whether you're headed yither or yonder, join us in reminiscing on the highs and lows of our storied mountain wanderings.John Muir Trail. Long-distance hiking. Backpacking. Wilderness. Friendship. Stories from the trail.

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Two besties, one long hike, hundreds of miles, zero idea of what we'd gotten ourselves into, and countless stories. Ah-ha moments, crashouts, and near death experiences from our time on the John Muir Trail.Yither and Yonder is a podcast hosted by Em and Nikki, best friends who set off on a...

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