Carrie and Molly invite you to pivot with them as they switch mountaineering plans and set their sights on Mount Baker! The sisters discuss their route of choice, preparation, and some things that made them feel nervous about climbing this classic PNW volcano. Cruise up the railroad grade trail and hear about the approach to this stunning peak.

Molly and Carrie welcome you to join them on this replay episode from their John Muir Trail series. The sisters talk about their first resupply spot, Red’s Meadow. They also discuss how they stay positive and what can be done to lift others up. Stay tuned to the end for their take on the most modern of cat hole digging practices?

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Join Carrie and Molly on this replay from their Tahoe Rim Trail series! During their third day on the Tahoe Rim Trail, the sisters experience beautiful views, springs, water caches, a zipper malfunction, and an arachnoid encounter! Join along for stories, laughs, and some very important considerations for your next backpacking trip!

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Carrie and Molly rope up, continuing their ascent of Ruth Mountain. They travel its slopes up to the summit, taking in views of Shuksan and Nooksack Cirque. At the top, Molly struggles to simply enjoy the moment as she frets about the obstacles they must overcome on the return trip. Carrie and Molly descend the peak and are reminded of a childhood anecdote. Molly and Carrie debrief the trip, discussing opportunities for improvement which apply not only to mountain ventures, but also to life.

Carrie and Molly welcome you to join them as they return to Ruth Mountain to attempt a car to car climb. The sisters discuss considerations for a one-day summit attempt versus a multi day trip. Molly highlights one typical Hannegan Pass snow feature they didn’t encounter in early July. The girls begin a snowy ascent, and Molly’s concerns about the return trip begin to increase. A post hole surprise occurs. Tune in next week for the conclusion of Ruth Mountain car to car!

Carrie and Molly discuss how they chose to make Ruth Mountain their next objective after taking a guided mountaineering course. The sisters meet another pair of climbers, reflect with appreciation on their positive interactions with them. The girls must decide whether or not to set foot onto icy terrain in order to gain Ruth’s summit. After returning to camp, they experience their favorite bear sighting!

Join Carrie and Molly as they replay an episode from their “Summit Series” — all about their first mountaineering trip in Washington’s North Cascades. The summit is only half way!! In this episode, the group must come down from the summit. They learn crevasse rescue skills and practice them on the Quien Sabè glacier. They return to camp, hike back to the car and discuss a framework for debriefing from adventures with your adventure partner. Check out the rest of the series by searching: “The Summit Series: Sahale Peak.”

Carrie, Molly and Rachel experience the Knife’s Edge at sunset. They muse about what it would be like to pass a horse on this narrow trail and lay out why crossing this ridge at 6:40 pm led to a great experience for them. They search for a campsite and discuss the order in which you should get ready for the night. Carrie tells a cautionary tale against eating backpacking meals at home. Molly awakes to a stunning sunrise, then the girls must finish out their trek by hiking near a ski resort and slogging back to their car. Carrie shares her theory on why there’s the most horse apples when you’re on a narrow trail. Molly finds she’s is more resilient than she believed. Join us on the PCT through the Goat Rocks!

Carrie, Molly, and Rachel are as recovered as possible as they transition from thru hiking the enchantments to backpacking though the Goat Rocks. At the hotel, Rachel tries a different approach to deal with her ankle pain. While driving between trailheads, they determine whose responsibility is it to watch for pot holes — driver or passenger? Next, hear the “Nanny Ridge Mode” origin story. Travel through beautiful Cispus pass and Cispus basin. Molly remarks on a choking hazard candy. Admire a beautiful tarn beneath Old Snowy and be inspired to seize the day!

Carrie and Molly welcome you to join this replay from their Loowit Trail around Mount Saint Helens series.

The sisters junction with the Loowit Trail and find themselves in a boulder field. The trail ascends quickly giving stunning views of the many PNW volcanoes. They reach the first gully crossing of the trail and learn some valuable lessons about crossing gullies, which they pass on to you! They discuss their journey becoming comfortable with the exposure of the gullies, the Plains of Abraham, and what it’s like to set up camp after dark.

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Join us next week as we release a new episode about backpacking in Washington’s Goat Rocks!