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.

Making it to Tapto was half the battle…now for the journey to the parking lot! Ready yourself to hear about Graybeal’s revenge, the famous cable car crossing, pink tag joys, and what it’s like to roll in to camp as the sun sets! Hear about the “pain cave” and what it’s like to push through it. If you’ve ever wondered if or how the sisters fight on trail…you may have to listen all the way to the end for a story!

Carrie and Molly tell stories about their time at Tapto lake. From astrophotography to blue bag usage, they cover it all! Come for the laughs and some useful tips for your own backpacking experiences!

Carrie & Molly leave Indian creek and head to the most exciting part of the trip…Tapto Lakes! Along the way, they talk about the food they are banned from eating outdoors, the sandbars of graybeal, and the 4700’ of ascent complete with a climbers trail.