2 Sisters on Adventures

Carrie and Molly tackle the Loowit Trail to circumnavigate Mount St Helens! They discuss the history and making of the trail after the monumental eruption of the volcano. They also talk about important trail information, water planning and prevention of accidents. They get another late start to a trip (this one may surprise you!!), enjoy June lake and hustle on the trail bathed in the perfect Alpenglow of a PNW summer.

Carrie and Molly face the last hurdle of their 90 mile journey in the Glacier Peak Wilderness—crossing the Lyman Glacier and Spider Gap. After waking up to a cold morning, someone suffers a surprising injury. They cross the Lyman Glacier and marvel at its power to shape the terrain. After taking in the views at Spider Gap, they turn their attention to the trailhead. They also discuss the best post-trail meal to eat while driving and debrief over one of their favorite trips.

Molly and Carrie begin their second to last morning on trail with a ridge ramble. After taking in the amazing views, they make their way to Lyman Lake and are reminded of how mindset and perception can affect the difficulty of a climb. They take a break at Lower Lyman Lake and meet artists enjoying the beauty. They finally go to Upper Lyman Lake for their last campsite on trail and meet several characters to explore the basin with. Their time on trail feels like a triumph, but there is one more challenge lingering.

Carrie & Molly discover the woes of backpacking with only one trowel. They head through stunning old growth forest and cross the Suiattle River. After a tough climb up Miner’s Ridge, a surprise is waiting for them—tea and cookies with the caretaker of the lookout! Carrie gets an unexpected phone call. The girls enjoy a stunning sunset at Image Lake with only the wild animals for company.

Molly and Carrie discover whether their good weather bid worked. They head towards Milk Creek and work through the brushy forest—part of the trail has even collapsed from the side of the mountain! They work through obstacles and finally find themselves beyond the fog and loving every second of the view! After interminable switchbacking, they find the perfect camp.

The day begins with anticipation as Carrie and Molly prepare to cross Kennedy creek. They work to find a way across, scooting over the raging river on a log. The crossing is not without mishap. After crossing Kennedy creek, they go on to meet other fellow travelers, major mud slopes and experience disappointment at fire creek pass. A fun and interesting episode awaits!

Molly and Carrie enjoy a leisurely morning at camp—perhaps to leisurely. After enjoying the fresh berries the wilderness has to offer, they hit the trail to enjoy the beautiful scenery as well. They reflect on the powerful, glacially fed streams that shape this trail and discuss their interactions with three new people they met that day. They enjoy a “destroyed” campsite and prepare for their biggest challenge yet.

Carrie & Molly embark on their trip. They discuss climbing Cady Ridge, seeing their first PCT thru-hiker, the origin story of the CNOC and how they started eating berries on trail. They also settle a disagreement and reminisce on their best night ever of sleeping in the backcountry.

The Glacier Peak Wilderness is one of Carrie & Molly’s favorite trips, they can’t wait to bring you along on the journey! In today’s episode they talk about the crazy things that happened on the way there, from road shutdowns to ax murderers to dealing with anxiety over hypothetical tooth problems. They also discuss the reduction in anxiety they feel with repeated exposure to big backpacking trips.

Upon their final morning on the Copper Ridge Loop, the trio finds there are still obstacles to face. From heat, hornets, delusions of unnecessary hiking to trail songs and a Texas Roadhouse disappointment, this episode covers it all.