Welcome to the third day hiking a beautiful Washington high route! Molly and Carrie discuss use of WAG bags in busy, fragile alpine environments. Carrie lets loose on this trip by wearing WHITE shoes. Molly describes the remarkable glacially carved terrain. The girls get to a “trail or creek bed” section. Carrie recounts what it is like to travel through the Necklace Valley. Molly smells the unmistakable scent of death…. or is she mistaken?

Join Carrie and Molly on their 100th podcast episode! The girls navigate the boulder fields from Chetwoot Lake to Iron Cap Lake. Carrie notes her interesting backpacking clothing choice. The sisters discuss their change in pace when navigating off trail. The girls reach the crux of their route. Thunder rumbles as they race to camp through more boulder fields and steep grades while admiring Washington’s beauty.

The girls set out from Big Heart Lake to experience all the alpine lakes high route has to offer. Molly gets outside her comfort zone while traveling off trail as route finding turns into a choice between two “bad” directions. The girls rest and use a creative way to stay cool at the beautiful Chetwoot lake. They begin the “choose your own adventure” of boulder field navigation. Rachel uses her superpower to spot cairns!

Molly, Carrie, and Rachel head into the heart of the alpine lakes wilderness. The sisters reveal the 2 pound item they will spurge and bring whenever they can. Carrie and Molly discuss considerations for hiking in hot weather. The girls are delighted by many ripe huckleberries. An injury occurs. Is Rachel’s trusty tent really indestructible?

Carrie, Molly, and Rachel are going to tackle the high route through the alpine lakes wildness in Washington! Hear about their planning considerations as they prepare for this gorgeous and challenging route. Before hitting the trail, the friends spend a night in an Airbnb and experience a series of strange events. Molly experiences a “mini spiral.” The girls think the trip may be in peril when they smell smoke.

We did it!!! Hike with Carrie and Molly as they complete their circumnavigation of Glacier Peak. Before making it back to the trailhead, they must scout for a spot to cross the Napeequa River. They experience less than pleasant conditions as they ascend Boulder Pass. The sisters decide to modify their itinerary. They hike on through the heat of the day, picking huckleberries and recapping Netflix shows. They talk post-trail routine when in the Washington Cascades and provide final thoughts on this long-awaited backpacking trip.

Carrie and Molly drop into the Napeequa Valley— and run into something unexpected. They must keep their eyes out for certain landmarks, allowing them to continue their path into this rarely visited and stunning location. Hear about the sights as they journey along the Napeequa and search for a crossing. For those who are willing to work for it, the Glacier Peak Wilderness does not disappoint!

Carrie and Molly begin the day with energy, as they enjoy swapping stories with a PCT hiker. The describe the vast beauty of the terrain east of Glacier Peak and provide ideas to explore there yourself. Have you seen Helmet Butte? Check out social media channels to see if you can spot the iconic butte! The sisters provide details on the scenery awaiting those who climb along Liberty Cap. Molly’s old fear of heights resurfaces. A concerning event happens while crossing a boulder field. The sisters climb a steep snow field and gain High Pass!

Carrie and Molly traverse wildflower meadows and befriend marmots as they continue north on the Pacific Crest Trail. They discuss differences in trail conditions based on weather and clamber through downed trees. Molly talks about one of her favorite spots along the trail and the sisters consider the best campsite based on the rodents in FarOut reviews. They encounter a discouraged hiker. Molly feels someone or something might be watching and chooses her method of self defense.

Carrie and Molly continue their trek through the Glacier Peak Wilderness, taking a pit stop at one of their favorite spots along the Pacific Crest trail. They make a decision on carrying water and descend through thickets and blow down on their way to Milk Creek. They encounter hiker who finds himself in a complex situation. They discuss PCT trail conditions this season in the Glacier Peak wilderness. Carrie reveals her “crazy girl delulu dream.” The sisters make an exciting discovery at camp.