Episodes

  • E42 | Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler | A Nobody Who's Obsessed With The West | Fireside Chats

    E42 | Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler | A Nobody Who's Obsessed With The West | Fireside Chats
    Nov 11 2024
    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 our episodes, 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 Trail Story Nick’s Instagram: @nick.fowler.says.hi Timestamps/Questions (Examples): 0:00:00 – Intro and rundown of Nick Fowler’s PCT FKT 0:07:40 – Intro music 0:09:26 – Do you have a trail name? 0:12:22 – Drink of the choice 0:15:35 – Who exactly are you? 0:17:01 – What’s your backpacking history? 0:19:05 – Cave anniversary 0:23:05 – 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-hiking 0:32:04 – Moab 240, push your body 0:33:52 – Respect for ultra runners 0:35:01 – Never felt more alive than outside 0:36:20 – What do you do for work? 0:39:08 – The PNT 0:41:59 – Ever gotten lost on trail? 0:43:20 – Hurricanes 0:45:09 – Walk us through the PCT FKT 0:46:46 – What was your baseweight? 0:50:42 – Highs and lows? 0:61:28 – Therapy 0:62:56 – Moments when things clicked? 0:64:41 – AZT 1:11:32 – 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 hopefuls 1:29:15 – Culture shock 1:34:30 – 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 “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: YetiWalks Into Basecamp Patreon Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595 Trek Blog: Wesley Black
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • BONUS | Hiking Injured & Marriage | Rene "Azul" Aldrich

    BONUS | Hiking Injured & Marriage | Rene "Azul" Aldrich
    Oct 31 2024
    Episode Summary: Halloween Bonus Episode release, because it's scary to hike with an injury, the thought of it taking you off trail is terrifying. Listen in. In this subscriber episode of YWIB we sit down with Renee “Azul” Aldrich to cover hiking while married (and your spouse is NOT with you), but also hiking with a potentially hike-ending injury. How’s intimacy when you haven’t seen you spouse for weeks or months? What emotional hurdles do you have to overcome to keep waking up to hike each day when it may be your last? We only had Azul for a short episode because she had to hop back on trail (the CDT) but expect a full-length interview with her in the near future. Topics: Marriage, Injury, CDT, Intimacy, Emotions, Mental The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Basecamp episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page⁠⁠ Link: ⁠⁠Azul’s Instagram⁠⁠ Timestamps and Questions: 0:00:00– Intro by The Fire Once Lost 0:00:24– Opening 0:02:03– Hiking without your partner/significant other 0:04:57– Maintaining intimacy 0:06:41– Handling difficult conversations when apart/insecurities/bonding with others 0:09:48– Cookie dough croissants 0:10:20– Advice to couples 0:11:29– Injuries 0:12:12– Azul’s injury while hiking 0:14:22– Azul’s age + dominating on the trails! 0:16:10– Injuries and making modifications 0:17:25– Perspective on completing trails 0:20:22– Breakdown of Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail 0:21:35– Advice for people hiking with injuries 0:23:30– Two burning questions 0:23:38– Best poop memory 0:24:27– Favorite piece of gear on CDT 0:26:42– Outro Created, hosted, and produced by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black) Edited by Charlotte Royal (yes!) 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 YouTube: ⁠⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠ Trek Blog: ⁠⁠Wesley Black
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    30 mins
  • E41 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 10 | Kearsarge to Mather Pass & Our Last Cuppa Tea

    E41 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 10 | Kearsarge to Mather Pass & Our Last Cuppa Tea
    Oct 28 2024
    Episode Summary: Week 10 along the PCT…oh what a time that was. We record this episode from a campfire and our tent, in true hikertrash fashion. Week 10 of the PCT covers what’s going on with Optimist, breaking trail down Glen Pass after a snowstorm, Yeti’s slog up Pinchot Pass, a extraordinarily early morning to climb up Mather Pass, and hiking with Cuppa for the last time on trail. It’s an episode of epic adventures and laughs. Tune in! Topics: Therm-A-Rest, Pacific Crest Trail, PCT, Kearsarge, Glen, Pinchot, Mather, snow, ice The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, 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 Discount Links/Codes: Up to 50% off Sleeping Bags/Quilts at Therm-a-Rest Timestamps/Questions (Examples): 00:00 Start of episode 00:19 Intro 01:37 Welcome to our podcast 02:52 Drink of the choice 04:56 Sharing an email 11:07 The fire once lost 11:34 In the tent 12:32 What sleeping bags do we have ? 14:33 Camping off the CDT 15:15 Getting into pct week 10 16:33 Message from Optimus 18:05 Optimus Infection 19:49 Optimus Descends 23:10 Mtn Goat stuck in the snow 24:43 Bubble Butt Optimus 26:25 Meeting up with Optimus 28:38 Darn tough socks 30:40 Leaving with Deuces and Azul 33:25 Snow Storm 36:36 Back over Kearsarge Pass 38:45 Cucumber and Blue 41:00 Super lost 43:20 Glen Pass 45:43 Three hours to go 1 mile 55:20 Camping before the suspension bridge 58:25 Camping by the river 58:52 Pinchot pass 1:07:54 Lets switch out our gear 1:13:13 Setting up for Mather pass 1:25:44 No poop before Mather approach 1:31:42 Last day of the week 1:33:33 Polls 1:39:50 Outro 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 YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595 Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3 Trek Blog: Wesley Black
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • E40 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 9 | The High Sierra: Kennedy Meadows South to Kearsarge Pass

    E40 | Pacific Crest Trail | Week 9 | The High Sierra: Kennedy Meadows South to Kearsarge Pass
    Oct 14 2024

    Episode Summary: And enter...the High Sierras of California. I'm not ashamed to say that this is a captivating episode with thrilling and hilarious moments from our first week enraptured by tall peaks and snow. We discuss surrounding yourself with positive people and energy on the trail, some of the funnier moments we have with Optimist Prime, meeting some of our favorite new hikers in the story, Mt. Whitney, lava poops, Forester Pass, Basecamp chipping a tooth, and, well, what actually happened to Optimist on Forester?

    Topics: PCT, Pacific Crest Trail, Mt. Whitney, Forester Pass, positivity

    Discount Codes:

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    Hillsound Equipment Link

    Code for 15% Off: THEGINGER_AND_THEJOY

    Timestamps and Questions:

    0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

    0:02:42 – Drink of the choice

    0:04:10 – Intro stuff

    0:04:29 – Our new editors

    0:06:22 – Cotton world updates

    0:12:45 – Hillsound Equipment Promo

    0:14:52 – PCT Week 9

    0:19:27 – Basecamp’s sugar crash

    0:21:16 – Gear overload

    0:22:07 – Injured hikers

    0:22:25 – Crush and Yukon

    0:24:30 – Magical campsite

    0:25:24 – Crush eats dinner w/ a stick

    0:27:00 – Swallows

    0:28:00 – Week 9 Day 2

    0:30:35 – Week 9 Day 3

    0:32:24 – Cookie Monster

    0:35:32 – Hike with people that bring you joy

    0:38:54 – Chicken Spring Lake

    0:40:48 – Week 9 Day 4

    0:44:35 – Optimist gets stuck

    0:45:28 – Crabtree Meadows

    0:48:50 – Frozen Greenbelly

    0:49:15 – Fiery lava poop

    0:54:14 – Mt. Whitney summit & hut

    0:56:15 – Sketchy descent

    0:59:20 – Wallace Creek plan

    1:04:07 – Forester Pass approach

    1:05:24 – Boondoggle

    1:09:29 – Glissade down

    1:13:15 – Bloody butt

    1:20:18 – Getting into Bishop, CA

    1:22:01 – Chipped a tooth

    1:23:11 – Mental bender

    1:24:40 – Van guys and closed PO

    1:27:29 – Where is Optimist?

    1:28:15 – End of Week 9 & outro

    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:

    Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

    TikTok: @theginger_and_thejoy

    Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

    Trek Blog: WesleyBlack

    Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • E39 | Trail Magic Along The CDT/CT

    E39 | Trail Magic Along The CDT/CT
    Sep 30 2024

    Episode Summary: Taking a step back from our traditional episode style, we did rapid interviews with CDT and (mainly) CT hikers along their treks here in Colorado while showing them some love…via trail magic! With free clothing and swag from Galena Mountain Projects (interviewed in episode 38), out-of-this-world dehydrated meals donated by Farm to Summit (a Durango, CO company), some good-hearted Samaritans from the Howe household (CO angels), and flapjacks from Cucumber and Bloom (PCT hikers), we all combined our efforts and pulled off a top-notch trail magic event for them. Listen in to see how these hikers’ treks were going in late July, and what tidbits they had to share. Enjoy!

    Topics: Trail Magic, CDT, CT, Continental Divide Trail, Colorado Trail, Galena Mountain Project, Farm to Summit

    Discount Codes:

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    Galena Mountain Projects (20% off)

    Code: WB20

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    Farm to Summit (20% off)

    Code: FEEDTHEYETI

    Timestamps and Questions:

    0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

    0:00:24 – Opening

    0:02:47 – Day Drinking

    0:04:03 – Nikola Mazenk

    0:05:10 - David w/ Galena

    0:05:45 – City Slicker

    0:07:19 – Issac

    0:10:25 – Bloom

    0:12:51 – Jason

    0:15:50 – Morgan and Laura

    0:22:229 – Hunter

    0:26:03 – Cucumber and Bloom

    0:29:59 – Justin w/ Galena

    0:34:25 – Discount codes

    0:36:56 – Lacey and Michael Scott (Chiclets and Stitches)

    0:43:31 – Abby Donahue (Gabs)

    0:46:52 – Clay Bonnyman Evans

    0:58:1 – Outro

    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:

    Instagram: @theginger_and_thejoy

    TikTok: @theginger_and_thejoy

    Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3

    Trek Blog: Wesley Black

    Linktree: @thegingerandthejoy
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    1 hr
  • E38 | Galena Mountain Projects | All About Place

    E38 | Galena Mountain Projects | All About Place
    Sep 23 2024
    Episode Summary: In this episode of YWIB we interview one of our FAVORITE outdoor (or even casual) brands which we stumbled upon in the adorable town of Leadville, CO. Galena Mountain Projects (or Galena) started with ideas and plots in a cold tent in even colder terrain- ideas to bring the outdoor mecca that is Leadville, to life…through guidebooks. From there, they evolved to selling outdoor/active clothing with a rustic Colorado flair. We’ve used their Sawatch bamboo sun hoodies on the Colorado Trail and basically every trail we’ve hiked since discovering them. Listen to Justin and David’s story about how thoughts became reality- something that sounds very similar to the making of your next thru hike or backpacking trip, right? Topics: Galena, clothing, bamboo, small business The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, or ⁠Patreon⁠. ⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page⁠ Discount Codes: Galena Mountain Projects (20% Discount): Link: Galena Mountain Projects Code: WB20 ~~~~~ Farm to Summit (20% Discount): Link: ⁠Farm To Summit Dehydrated Meals⁠ Code: FEEDTHEYETI ~~~~~ Links: Galena’s IG or @galenamountainprojects Timestamps and Questions: 0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost 0:00:14 – Beginning of episode & Galena Story 0:05:31 – Introducing Justin and David 0:9:28 – When Galena started 0:10:42 – Was the Sawatch sun shirt your first product? 0:12:51 – Talk about your namesake “Mt. Galena” and your business inception 0:22:33 – Do you both draw and map out your own guidebooks? 0:23:55 – Drink of the choice 0:27:44 – Have either of you ever done a long trail? 0:31:12 – The 60/40 Rule 0:31:39 – Which outdoor activity do you love the most? 0:35:47 – Any advice for people on overcoming fears and pursuing dreams? 0:41:26 – What type of gear does Galena offer? 0:51:02 – You use local craftswomen to make your gear, talk about that 0:58:31 – Why do you use pearl snaps for your clothing? 1:00:33 – What was the inspiration for your logo? 1:07:09 – Do you see Melanzana is a friend or foe? 1:12:29 – Leadville Race Series !!! Are y’all connected? & Dream chasers 1:17:46 – Have you met Courteny Dauwalter? 1:20:11 – Have any new products coming out you want to mention? 1:23:26 – Favorite 2 pieces of Galena gear? 1:26:48 – Anything else you’d like to share with our hiking community? 1:31:09 – Begin outro 1:35:28 – End of episode 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 YouTube: ⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠ Facebook: ⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠ Trek Blog: ⁠Wesley Black
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • E37 | Sam "Cuppa" Sindall & Felix "Jedi" Schlichdaz | True Hikertrash | Part 2 | Fireside Chats

    E37 | Sam "Cuppa" Sindall & Felix "Jedi" Schlichdaz | True Hikertrash | Part 2 | Fireside Chats
    Sep 16 2024
    Episode Summary: In this special Part 2 of our “Fireside Chats” on Yeti Walks Into Basecamp, we talk about Cuppa’s absolute obsession (possibly a fetish?) for Peak Refuel meals, throwing up out of both ends, who’s feet smell most foul, cuddling with a gorilla, the sky rolling black with midges, why Jedi’s stomach is quite possibly bottomless, and why hiking with Cuppa is only for the privileged. We love these guys and hope you will too. Tune in to E35 Part 1 if you haven’t already. Topics: PCT, Kennedy Meadows South, loss on trail, forever-forged friendships, friendships, Peak Refuel, meetings, continuous footpath, stinky feet, hygiene The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either Spotify, Apple, or Patreon. Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page Discount Codes: ~~~~~ Farm to Summit (20% Discount): Link: Farm To Summit Dehydrated Meals (generic hyperlink) Code: FEEDTHEYETI ~~~~~ Nick’s Sticks (10% Discount) Link: https://alnk.to/1C6BpeN Code: NS10 Link: Cuppa’s Instagram Jedi’s Instagram Timestamps and Questions: 0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost 0:00:14 – Beginning of episode 0:03:41 – Cuppa’s high and low from the PCT 0:10:16 – So high you can’t put your shoes on? 0:13:01 – Norovirus on trail 0:18:03 – Gas station burger bowels 0:19:02 – What’s it like hiking on a limited Visa? 0:26:46 – Interim and next half 0:27:26 – Cuppa’s evolution of food 0:35:36 – Jedi’s evolution of food 0:43:17 – Plug about Farm to Summit and Nick’s Sticks 0:47:04 – Has thru-hiking changed your life? How? 0:52:30 – Can you tell us some stories that will make everyone laugh? 1:01:41 – Embracing the suck 1:02:52 – Backpack roulette 1:05:54 – Star War’s vs. Jedi’s phone battery 1:14:01 – Mosquito hell 1:16:17 – Jedi to Cuppa: What thought occupies your mind the most on trail? 1:17:28 – Cupp to Jedi: If you won the lottery for 10 million how would you augment your gear? 1:19:27 – Of that 10 million, how much would you give to Cuppa? 1:21:09 – Rapid fire questions 1:38:22 – End of episode Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie 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 YouTube: @wesleyandmarieblack6595 Facebook: @wesley.a.black.3 Trek Blog: Wesley Black
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • BONUS | Husky Hiking | Holy Mother of Learning Curves

    BONUS | Husky Hiking | Holy Mother of Learning Curves
    Aug 28 2024

    Episode Summary: In this (RELEASED) subscriber episode of “Yeti Walks Into Basecamp” we do a bit of verbal processing with you. Hiking with a dog can be difficult. Hiking with a 1-year-old, relatively untrained (but we are working on it and she's doing so good!) husky is a bit more so. We discuss some of the highs and lows of our experience so far, hiking over the last 3.5 months with our new girl, Loba. She’s a light to our day but adds a whole new level of difficulty and planning that we need to consider. Additionally, we cover some of the gear we use with her, and some things we are hoping to get in the future. We record this one from our tent, so just ignore the sleepy sounds and sleeping bag rustles. Thanks for being a part!

    Topics: dogs, hiking with a dog, husky, hardships, Ruffwear

    The Scoop: Want to hear all of our episodes, including the Bonus episodes (B1, B2…)? You can! Subscribe to the podcast at either ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, or ⁠Patreon⁠.

    ⁠Yeti Walks Into Basecamp Main Page⁠

    Links:

    ⁠Ruffwear’s Website⁠

    ⁠Three Dog Bakery | Denver, CO⁠

    ⁠Our Viral IG Video of Loba⁠

    Timestamps and Questions:

    0:00:00 – Intro by The Fire Once Lost

    0:00:24 – Beginning of episode

    0:02:13 – Introducing of Loba and episode

    0:05:44 – Loba running away

    0:16:00 – Three dog bakery & Loba’s bday

    0:19:50 – The learning curve of hiking with a dog

    0:22:07 – Recall and leash pulling

    0:27:00 – Our viral video of Loba

    0:32:50 – Shoutouts and priority to our subscribers

    0:35:08 – End of episode

    Created, hosted, produced, and edited by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie 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

    YouTube: ⁠@wesleyandmarieblack6595⁠

    Facebook: ⁠@wesley.a.black.3⁠

    Trek Blog: ⁠Wesley Black
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    35 mins