An early morning surprise throws a wrench into the sister’s plans to begin the Alan Dixon route. Molly discusses an embarrassing incident. The sisters discuss the emotions of seeing a Pringles can that doesn’t belong to you. They find a slippery rock hop and talk through how they made tough decisions on this route. They make new friends with CDT hikers as well as others who were planning to join the Dixon route. An afternoon thunderstorm chases them for miles. Carrie has a new theory for waiting out a thunderstorm. The effects of altitude catch up with them. A beautiful evening provides the opportunity for an animal sighting before they camp at a stunning and quiet lake.