Backpacking the Solitude Loop: Welcome to a Lesser Known Wyoming Gem
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters embark on Wyoming’s Solitude loop, exploring the Cloud Peak wilderness in the Big Horn...
Alpine Lakes High Route: Done and Dusted
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly welcome you on the finale of the Alpine Lakes High Route! Molly reveals the method ...
Alpine Lakes High Route: Minimize your Impact while Maximizing the Adventure
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third day hiking a beautiful Washington high route! Molly and Carrie discuss use of W...
Alpine Lakes High Route: I like Big Boulders and I cannot Lie
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Carrie and Molly on their 100th podcast episode! The girls navigate the boulder fields from Che...
Alpine Lakes High Route: Astigmatism is a Superpower!
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The girls set out from Big Heart Lake to experience all the alpine lakes high route has to offer. Mo...
Alpine Lakes High Route: Is your Tent about to become a Vibrant Mildew Community?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly, Carrie, and Rachel head into the heart of the alpine lakes wilderness. The sisters reveal the...
Alpine Lakes High Route: It was… Partially a Trail
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie, Molly, and Rachel are going to tackle the high route through the alpine lakes wildness in Wa...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Thrashed by Brush, Bitten by Flies, and Climbing over Big Ol’ Trees
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We did it!!! Hike with Carrie and Molly as they complete their circumnavigation of Glacier Peak. Bef...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Say Hello to the Napeequa Valley
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly drop into the Napeequa Valley— and run into something unexpected. They must keep ...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Super Pretty, A Bit Spicy
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly begin the day with energy, as they enjoy swapping stories with a PCT hiker. The des...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: I’m not Crying, You’re Crying
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly traverse wildflower meadows and befriend marmots as they continue north on the Paci...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Big Day (part 2) — One of our Favorite Spots on the PCT
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly continue their trek through the Glacier Peak Wilderness, taking a pit stop at one o...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Big Day (part 1)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly embark on a big day traveling through the glacier peak wilderness on the pacific cr...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Amongst the Moments of Doubt
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Glacier Peak Wilderness! The morning dawns bringing hope, uncertainty, and plent...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Into the Unknown
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The girls prepare to plunge into the unknown! After some uncertainty, they make it to the White Rive...
Glacier Peak Circumnav: Say Hello to the Trek of your Dreams
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Washington Cascades! Carrie and Molly are so excited to bring you along on their next...
How to Start Backpacking: Trail Mindset and Building Resilience (part 3)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters are excited to discuss one of their favorite topics in backpacking — developing resili...
How to Start Backpacking: Stories from the Trail (part 2)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly discuss the one important item they did not originally bring backpacking., why read...
How to Start Backpacking: Stories from the Trail (part 1)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly delve into their experiences as new backpackers. They discuss their biggest barrier...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: Taking Candy from Strangers
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters reflect on their takeaways from their time in The Winds. They decide to tackle some addi...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: The Cirque of the Towers
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie journey to the Cirque of the Towers. They discuss the best tent for The Winds, why ...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: Shadow Lake
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly are excited to be back, bringing you stories from their fifth day in the Wind River...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: A Day of Rain
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The girls start off with a slow morning and bemoan condensation’s effects on a small tent. They he...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: a Small Taste of the CDT
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Carrie and Molly as they venture deeper into the Winds! The sisters compare the scenery with so...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: Hiking the Path of Least Resistance
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An early morning surprise throws a wrench into the sister’s plans to begin the Alan Dixon route. M...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: U-Turned, U-Saw, U-Fell in Love with the Winds
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters admire the animals roaming through the basin as they make their way toward the Winds. On...
Wyoming’s Wind River Range: “I Feel Good about our Insane Plan”
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters reveal the location for their next podcast series: Wyoming’s Wind River Range! Carrie ...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 9): Carbon River to Mowich Lake, the End of an Epic
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join the sisters for their final day on the Wonderland Trail! At the beginning, they have a New Year...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier: (ep 8): Granite Creek to Carbon River
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The morning begins with the sisters learning a leave no trace tip from Rachel. The group travels alo...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 7): Summerland to Granite Creek
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During their second longest day on trail, the girls get an early start…not! They wake to cold temp...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 6): Nickel Creek to Summerland
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The cool morning begins with Molly discovering an unpleasant surprise. The girls set out and are tha...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 5): Pyramid Creek to Nickel Creek
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The girls hit the trail for the longest day on their trek around Mount Rainier. Right away, Carrie i...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 4): Klapatche Park to Pyramid Creek
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the sisters on trail as they discuss their favorite parts of camping at Klapatche Park and reso...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 3): Golden Lakes to Klapatche Park
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The girls’ night begins with the sound of piercing screams, which initially is a cause for concern...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 2): Mowich Lake to Golden Lakes
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morning brings a beautiful day for the girls to begin the Wonderland Trail, but the forecast tells a...
The Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier (ep 1): Prepping for the Trail
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly are excited to welcome you along on their new series about backpacking the Wonderla...
The Summit Series: Sahale Peak part 4
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The summit is only half way!! In our final episode on Sahale, the group must come down from the summ...
The Summit Series: Sahale Peak part 3
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly begin summit day early, traveling cross country up the slabs below the Quien Sabe g...
The Summit Series: Sahale Peak part 2
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie meet their guide at the wilderness information center and set off on their first mo...
The Summit Series: Sahale Peak part 1
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly prepare to embark on a guided climb of Sahale Peak in the North Cascades. They talk...
The Summit Series: How We Got our Start in Mountaineering
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a backpacker who’s dreamed of climbing glaciated peaks, but doesn’t know how or if y...
Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Tuck & Robin Lakes part 2
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly & Carrie wake up in an oven….so to speak. They discuss the way they lessen their impact when...
Alpine Lakes Wilderness: Tuck & Robin Lakes part 1
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly head into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to explore the beautiful terrain. They discus...
The Loowit Trail around Mount St Helens part 4
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of the Loowit trail series, Molly and Carrie tackle the final miles of the Loo...
The Loowit Trail around Mount St Helens part 3
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly wake up prepared to take on their longest day on trail ever. They get ready to head...
The Loowit Trail around Mount St Helens part 2
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie reach the Loowit Trail and find themselves in a boulder field. The trail ascends qu...
The Loowit Trail around Mount St Helens
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly tackle the Loowit Trail to circumnavigate Mount St Helens! They discuss the history...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: Spider Gap
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly face the last hurdle of their 90 mile journey in the Glacier Peak Wilderness—cros...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: 10 Star Toilet Views
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie begin their second to last morning on trail with a ridge ramble. After taking in th...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: Tea Party on Miner’s Ridge
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie & Molly discover the woes of backpacking with only one trowel. They head through stunning old...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: Milk Creek has no Milk
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie discover whether their good weather bid worked. They head towards Milk Creek and wo...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: Crossing Kennedy Creek
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The day begins with anticipation as Carrie and Molly prepare to cross Kennedy creek. They work to fi...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: Running Afoul of Pizzabrik’s Disciples
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie enjoy a leisurely morning at camp—perhaps to leisurely. After enjoying the fresh ...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: The Great Berry Debate
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie & Molly embark on their trip. They discuss climbing Cady Ridge, seeing their first PCT thru-h...
Glacier Peak Wilderness: This Sign Can’t Stop Me
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Glacier Peak Wilderness is one of Carrie & Molly’s favorite trips, they can’t wait to bring ...
The Copper Ridge Loop: Delerium
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Upon their final morning on the Copper Ridge Loop, the trio finds there are still obstacles to face....
The Copper Ridge Loop: Graybeal’s Revenge—The Return of Graybeal
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making it to Tapto was half the battle…now for the journey to the parking lot! Ready yourself to h...
The Copper Ridge Loop: Blue Bag Trauma
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly tell stories about their time at Tapto lake. From astrophotography to blue bag usag...
The Copper Ridge Loop: Tiptoeing to Tapto
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie & Molly leave Indian creek and head to the most exciting part of the trip…Tapto Lakes! Alon...
The Copper Ridge Loop: Bushwhacking—How I Got a Permanent Scar
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After crossing the waterfall and snow field, the girls face their biggest challenge yet… a bushwha...
The Copper Ridge Loop: We Go Chasing Waterfalls
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Molly, Carrie and Rachel look forward to an easy ridge walk, but find the copper ridge is a jumble o...
The Copper Ridge Loop: The North Cascades Don’t Give Their Views for Free!
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first day of their North Cascades adventure, the group ascends Hannegan Pass through hordes o...
The Copper Ridge Loop: “It’s Going to be One Hell of a Journey”
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly dissect what it took to plan their journey on the Copper Ridge Loop in the North Ca...
The Table: Mosquitos from Hell
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly enjoy an early morning exploring the wild beauty of the Table, until the mosquitoes...
The Table: Off-Trail in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly delve into their first backpacking trip that took them off trail. They discuss some...
The Wallowas (Day 5): Wallowa Memorial Hospital.. “They’re Good with Lacerations Here!”
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie, Molly, and Rachel leave Ice Lake and make the trek back to the trailhead. Once they arrive, ...
The Wallowas (Day 4): Emergency at Ice Lake
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The day begins with big mileage and cruisey trails, but things take a turn when climbing the Matterh...
The Wallowas (Day 3): Climbing Eagle Cap
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a beautiful, sunny day in the Oregon Alps, Molly, Carrie and Rachel explore the area surrounding ...
The Wallowas (Day 2): Lightning in the Backcountry
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today the trio heads from Aneroid Lake to Glacier Lake over beautiful Polaris Pass. Their day is alm...
The Wallowas (Day 1): Beginner Backpacking Mistakes in the Oregon Alps
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Carrie and Molly on one of their early, formative backpacking trips. The girls discuss their ea...
The Timberline Trail—Day 3: Finishing the trail
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the final episode of our timberline trail series, the group makes their way back to timberline lo...
The Timberline Trail—Day 2: Cooper’s Spur to Muddy Fork
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A big day on trail as the crew must cross the formidable Elliott Creek, as well as the Coe branch. H...
The Timberline Trail—Day 1 (part 2): “Don’t Give up on your Dreams”
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie, Molly, and friends rejoin the Timberline Trail, cross Newton Creek, and search for the perfe...
The Timberline Trail—Day 1 (part 1) Timberline Lodge to Cooper’s Spur
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters and their friends embark on their first day on the beautiful timberline trail. Many chal...
The Timberline Trail around Mt Hood—episode 1
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters talk about planning and preparing to circumnavigate Mount Hood on the iconic Timberline ...
The Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 9): Saying the Quiet Part out Loud (Is Quitting Ever an Option)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a light & fun discussion about their journey after the trail (and a bear break-in!) Carrie and...
Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 8): A Surprising Turn of Events
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly enjoy a morning in the desolation wilderness, then experience the surprisingly diff...
Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 7): Marginal at Best
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As morning dawns on Carrie’s birthday, the question remains….will it be bad or marginal— at be...
Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 6): Revenge of the Hip
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly put in a long day headed to Stagnant Pond. Along the way they encounter a toilet, d...
Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 5): RIP Zipper
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters seek out help repairing their rain fly, resupply for the journey ahead and discuss the d...
Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 4): America’s Best Value Inn
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie journey 20 miles to Tahoe City for a town day experience with bears, value hotels, ...
Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 3)—Spidergate
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The third day of the Tahoe Rim Trail brings great views, springs, water caches, tent issues and most...
The Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 2): Hike like a Bike
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The sisters discuss their second day on trail—fire spotting, bike trail walking, excessive cell se...
The Tahoe Rim Trail (Ep 1): Plan E
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re baaack! The sisters head to the California/Nevada border to tackle the Tahoe Rim Trail. Get ...
The John Muir Trail part 16: Return to Yosemite—Finishing the JMT
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie go back to Yosemite to finish the section of trail from Tuolumne to Happy Isles. Th...
Adventure Update: Oregon Edition
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking a brief hiatus from recapping the JMT, but we couldn’t leave you without an update!...
The John Muir Trail part 15: Summiting Mount Whitney
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s finally here! Carrie and Molly recount their summit of Mt Whitney and the day leading up to i...
The John Muir Trail part 14: Forester Pass
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Forester Pass is finally here! The sisters talk about their journey up forester, the excitement of r...
The John Muir Trail part 13: Glen Pass
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear about the beautiful Rae Lakes, tips for scolding chipmunks, the “grumpy nonna” experience, ...
Q & A
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is filled with questions from YOU, our listeners. Learn about the item we couldn’...
The John Muir Trail part 12: Pinchot Pass
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pinchot Pass, the easiest of the Sierra….right? Molly & Carrie remember a crucial lesson—prepare...
The John Muir Trail part 11: Mather Pass
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re headed up the Golden Staircase! After a cold, late morning the sisters head up one of the ic...
The John Muir Trail part 10: Muir Pass
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly break down what it’s like to go over a pass in bad weather, including safety cons...
The John Muir Trail part 9: Trail Cuties (the origin story)
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly are heading into the High Sierra! They depart from MTR and make their way up to Evo...
The John Muir Trail part 8: Bear in Camp (Muir Trail Ranch Resupply)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie cross Selden pass and race a thunderstorm to make it to Muir Trail Ranch. They talk...
The John Muir Trail part 7: Our Not-So-Zero-Day at VVR
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The “bubblegum twins” enjoy spending half a day at VVR. After crossing lake Edison in an incomin...
What’s in Our Packs! (Bonus Episode!!)
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This BONUS episode is the ultimate break down of everything we take on the trail with us. We honestl...
The John Muir Trail part 6: The Trailer is Taking Me Away from My Trail Dad
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie are headed to VVR! First they cross Silver Pass where they snack on dangerous candi...
The John Muir Trail part 5: On the Way to Lake Virginia
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers Carrie and Molly’s 4th day on trail as they head up to Lake Virginia! Join the...
The John Muir Trail part 4: Red’s Meadow
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie talk about their first resupply on the John Muir Trail. They also discuss how they ...