2 Sisters on Adventures
Episodes
Backpacking with HIGHLANDER: The Day a Taco Truck came to Camp
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie invite you to continue along the trail as they backpack with HIGHLANDER in Big Bear Lake, California. A few highlights from today’s...
Backpacking in Southern California: Big Bear Lake
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly welcome you to join them as they backpack a route in Big Bear Lake, California with Highlander Adventure! The sisters discuss pre-tra...
New Years Resolution: Start Backpacking (more)
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s all resolve to go backpacking more this year! This episode keeps our priorities straight: 1- laugh, 2- backpack, 3- everything else. In this l...
Backpacking Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness: Emergency at Ice Lake
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly welcome you to listen to this replay from their Wallowa series, which does indeed require a visit to the emergency department. Join i...
Thru Hiking the John Muir Trail: On the Way to Lake Virginia
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Molly and Carrie invite you along on a replay of one of their favorite episodes from their “John Muir Trail” series. Travel southbound on the JMT ...
Backpacking the Solitude Loop: The Story We Maybe Shouldn’t Tell
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for a different type of day in Wyoming’s Bighorn mountains. The sisters chat about mountain microclimates and considering weather conditio...
Backpacking the Solitude Loop: Scenic with a Side of Altitude Grind
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie and Molly remark on their scenic campsite and hike along Lake Geneva, ascending towards Geneva pass. They compare the weather pattern of the Cl...
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 Mountains. They provide some background and plann...
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 she developed for icing her knees on trail. Rachel...
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 WAG bags in busy, fragile alpine environments. Carr...
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 Chetwoot Lake to Iron Cap Lake. Carrie notes her inte...
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. Molly gets outside her comfort zone while traveling ...
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 2 pound item they will spurge and bring whenever ...
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 Washington! Hear about their planning considerations...
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. Before making it back to the trailhead, they must sco...
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 their eyes out for certain landmarks, allowing the...
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 describe the vast beauty of the terrain east of Glaci...
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 Pacific Crest Trail. They discuss differences in trail...
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 of their favorite spots along the Pacific Crest tra...
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 crest trail. They cross Kennedy creek’s glacial fl...
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 plenty of mosquitos. Learn one reason Carrie and Molly ...
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 River trailhead and experience the beauty only steps a...
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 adventure—the long awaited Glacier Peak circumn...
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 resilience and mental toughness. They discuss how unplea...
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 reading instructions is important, their first experie...
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 barriers when transitioning from day hikers to backpacker...
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 additional off-trail travel and contemplate an oddly n...
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 you should always check behind your cat hole, the ...
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 Range! You’ll hear a ballad which Carrie deems ...
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 head through beautiful passes and get rained on many...
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 some of their favorite west coast locations. They me...
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. Molly discusses an embarrassing incident. The siste...
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. Once they meet the shuttle, they give some tips on i...
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 and Molly detail their journey to Wyoming as they ...
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’s resolution for you! Then, they give you a gli...
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 along and above glaciers and marvel at the stunning s...
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 temperatures and discuss procrastinating vs productivi...
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 thankful to find a small water source before beginnin...
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 is met with an unwelcome surprise. The girls cross ...
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 resolve their debate on the best place to pitch a tent...
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. After a rainy night, they emerge to begin their ...
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 different story. The sisters find humor in parkin...
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 Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier! Join the sisters as...
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 summit. They learn crevasse rescue skills and practice...
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 glacier. They make an interesting discovery from ye...
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 mountaineering journey. They learn about the concept...
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 about what a gear check is like, how the itinerar...
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 you should make the transition—this episode is fo...
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 camping on granite. Explore the lake basin with t...
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 discuss ways to reduce impact in popular areas and recou...
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 Loowit Trail. They descend to the Toutle River via a ...
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 through the blast zone, but this is not without i...
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 quickly giving stunning views of the many PNW volcan...
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 and making of the trail after the monumental erup...
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—crossing the Lyman Glacier and Spider Gap. After wakin...
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 the amazing views, they make their way to Lyman Lake...
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 growth forest and cross the Suiattle River. After...
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 work through the brushy forest—part of the trail h...
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 find a way across, scooting over the raging river on...
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 berries the wilderness has to offer, they hit the ...
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-hiker, the origin story of the CNOC and how they st...
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 you along on the journey! In today’s episode the...
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. From heat, hornets, delusions of unnecessary hiki...
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 hear about Graybeal’s revenge, the famous cable c...
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 usage, they cover it all! Come for the laughs and some...
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! Along the way, they talk about the food they are banne...
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 bushwhack deep in the heart of the North Cascades. They t...
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 of complex terrain with ups and downs, waterfall an...
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 of flies and heat. Once they make it to the pass th...
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 Cascades. They give helpful tips for planning your o...
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 catch up to them. The group retraces their steps ...
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 of the planning challenges, geek out over the ama...
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, they must decide how to manage Rachel’s injury, ...
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 Matterhorn. The sisters learn how to deal with mental fat...
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 Glacier Lake and summit Eagle Cap. The sisters loo...
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 almost thwarted by thunderstorms, horse grade switchb...
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 early backpacking mistakes and the lessons they lear...
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 lodge. From gazing on the beautiful Ramona Falls (an...
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. Hear their experiences from those crossings as well...
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 perfect campsite… but their plans are derailed when M...
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 challenges await them—closed sections of trail, long...
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 Trail. They discuss the virtues of going clockwise...
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 Molly have an honest discussion about what it’s...
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 difficult trail to Echo Lakes. Along the way, they are...
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 best? The day has a few surprises for them…includi...
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, discuss a new brand of Mac and cheese, and use PT s...
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 disadvantages of glacier water flavored with socks....
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, a fellow backpacker, and a hot tub filled with tee...
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 of all a massive spider that tries to sleep in Ca...
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 service, spiders, upside-down eating and more
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 ready for a spontaneous adventure taking advantage...
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. They reflect on the beginning of their adventure and...
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! Hear what we’ve been doing and tune in next wee...
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 it. They reunite with friends (unexpectedly!) and t...
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 reaching the top, a big shift in plans, and how to ...
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, and a true fondness for Glen Pass. The sisters als...
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’t live without, the one we could leave at home, o...
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 for something to be easy and it will feel hard. H...
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 iconic passes of the JMT. They enjoy the sunshine an...
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 considerations both for themselves and others while hi...