Dream dictionaries commonly treat the yeti as a figure of the unknown. Because it is imagined as powerful, elusive and difficult to verify, it may represent an emotion or situation you sense without fully understanding. Some interpretations emphasize the need to balance rational judgment with instinctive reactions. The dream does not establish that a hidden threat exists; it may simply give a striking form to uncertainty, social discomfort or an aspect of yourself that feels unfamiliar.
A yeti chasing you can point to something you keep avoiding, such as anger, grief or a difficult decision. Seeing tracks without meeting the creature may reflect suspicion, anticipation or incomplete information. If the yeti appears peaceful, the image may invite a less fearful relationship with your instincts. Capturing, confronting or befriending it can symbolize growing confidence in facing what once seemed overwhelming. Pay attention to whether the creature felt hostile, protective or merely mysterious, because your emotional response is central to the interpretation.