Poop Shovels, Petrichor, and Poor Decisions

We tell the full story of a first backpacking trip in Yosemite, from pre-trip dread to campfire wins to the post-trip shower that feels like a spiritual event. Then we pivot to planning our Maine fall getaway and spiral happily into packing debates, Salem dreams, and cozy food talk. • why this Yosemite backpacking trip happens and why it feels so high pressure • control, anxiety, and the mental load of packing for unknowns • the poop problem, trail privacy, and why a real toilet changes everything • comfort gear choices, sleeping pads, tents, and the reality of “ultralight” • rain, safety worries, and going out alone with headlamp and bear spray • bear cans, bear boxes, overpacked snacks, and the great salami debate • camp downtime with books, card games, and the joy of a Kindle • hot toddies, fly fishing, and what actually makes the trip memorable • deciding backpacking is not the preferred camping style • Maine trip plans for Portland food, Salem ghost tour, and Acadia • checked bag vs carry-on, overpacking logic, and airport connection stress • fall rituals, pumpkins, petrichor, and soup season cravings Dead Mom Scavenger Hunt is about moving through life after loss without turning it into a whole identity—or pretending it’s not there. It’s two women traveling, eating, finding mildly chaotic situations, and narrating with humor that’s just dark enough to tell you they’ve been through something. The “scavenger hunt” isn’t literal. It’s the ongoing practice of noticing what’s still good, still funny, still meaningful…even when you don't feel like laughing.Holla at us with questions or comments:Email: [email protected]: @deadmomscavengerhuntFollow us on Facebook!Christmas IG: @drugstorecowgirljewelryCara IG: @cara.steinmannOR you can get all the uncut video and audio if you join us on Patreon. See you there!