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2 Sisters on Adventures
by 2 Sisters on Adventures
Molly and Carrie are sisters who discovered a love for hiking, backpacking and exploring wild places together. This podcast is filled with honest and hilarious stories from their many adventures on trails such as the John Muir Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail , Wonderland Trail, Timberline Trail, Loowit Trail, Glacier Peak Circumnavigation, Alpine Lakes High Route, The Winds and so many more! We hope to bring light and joy to your day and inspire you to go out and conquer trails as well!
Episodes
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The Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: Golden (Lake) Hour
Carrie and Molly welcome you to join the first half of their final day backpacking the Three Sisters Loop. They recount highs and lows of camping at Golden Lake. The sisters double down on packing out toilet paper. They discuss considerations when hiking through a burned zone. After crossing the...
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The Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: A Green Lakes Dream Fulfilled
Molly and Carrie meet fellow three sisters loop hikers and discuss the fun of late starts and similar moon surprises. They travel to Moraine Lake and are shocked by the view. A discussion on the formation of moraine lakes ensues. Molly deals with discouragement on trail. They make it to Green…
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The Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: Big Volcano Energy
Molly and Carrie complete the first half of their second day on the loop around Oregon’s Three Sisters. They review a new type of coffee they tried on trail and marvel in the volcanic scenery. They notice an interesting method of carrying supplies on trail and recount some of their favorite views...
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The Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: Night Hiking is a Piece of Cake
Carrie and Molly hit the trail hoping to put in a long day with an afternoon start. They discuss what it is like to hike through this volcanic region and cover water sources for northern portion of the loop. The sisters reflect on the beauty of the Obsidian Wilderness. Molly and Carrie reveal…
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How do I Start Backpacking?
In this replay episode originally released 7/1/2025, Carrie and Molly answer this question by delving into their experiences as new backpackers. They discuss their biggest barriers when transitioning from day hikers to backpackers. The girls talk about the five items they purchased to begin...
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The Three Sisters Wilderness Loop: A Trail for the Books
Join Molly and Carrie as they select their next backpacking trip—the Three Sisters Loop. Hear about their considerations for selecting this trail and the best time to go. Their backpacking trip is nearly derailed on the way there—and will they go to the Olympics? Tune in for a series we’re…
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Hiking the Beaten Path: Save a Horse, Just Hike Faster
Carrie and Molly make use of their last morning in the Beartooths by completing a small off trail mission to a high point near their campsite. They find a good lake for swimming, but must keep moving to avoid being a mosquito’s meal. They visit with a group riding horseback and find themselves in...
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Hiking the Beaten Path: Scenic Trails and Pop-tart Surprisey Time
Carrie and Molly awake to a sunny morning on Montana’s beaten path. The morning is made even more delightful by pop tart surprisey time in a bug free zone. They make decisions about their route and describe a stunning lake along the trail. The sisters reflect on their appreciation of out and back...
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Hiking the Beaten Path: Montana’s Wildflowers and Wild Rivers
Today on the podcast—we travel The Beaten Path in Montana and experience the wild and scenic rivers of this trail. We talk about conditions that keep us in versus out of our tents, creek crossings, beating back bugs, and the never ending beauty of the Beartooth Mountains.
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Hiking the Beaten Path: Montana’s got BUGS
Carrie and Molly pivot between options in Montana’s Beartooth range due to weather conditions. The sisters make the trek over Beartooth Pass and arrive at Clark’s Fork to take in the rugged beauty of the Beaten Path Trail. Everything is going great until the sisters realize they cannot outrun the...
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Hiking the Wonderland Trail: was this our best trip ever?!
Join Carrie and Molly on this replay episode from their 2024 series as they recap their 5th day on the Wonderland Trail. The more time goes by, the more the sisters look back at this being perhaps the best backpacking trip they’ve ever done! The cool morning begins with Molly discovering an...
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Backpacking the Enchantments: A Fish Fight at Colchuck Lake
On a beautiful morning at Colchuck Lake, Rachel notices something strange in the water. A goat wanders through camp, the trip back is easier for a surprising reason, upon arriving at the car, something unexpected awaits. Misadventures abound as members of the group try to make their flights. We...
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Backpacking the Enchantments: Experiencing the Core
Join Carrie and Molly as they awake at Colchuck Lake after a chilly night. Their group makes the trip up Asgaard pass, using a team oriented approach to tackling the grueling ascent. After a few false summits, they arrive at the top of the pass and are welcomed by one of the ambassadors of the...
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Backpacking the Enchantments: Asgaard Pass is Best Eaten Whole
The first night at Colchuck lake brings wild thunderstorms and the group wakes to find the mountains socked in. They take their time in the morning, enjoying Aeropress coffee and weighing their options. In the end, a statement from one member causes them to pivot to their backup hike for the day....
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Backpacking Colchuck Lake: the Number One Way to Have a Grape Day
Carrie and Molly set off for Colchuck Lake with their group, navigating the elevation while offering grapes to all they meet. They notice something many day hikers need. Upon arriving at the lake, Molly learns why she doesn’t prefer to hike with two packs. The group rushes to find a suitable camp...
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Winning the Lottery: A Colchuck Backpacking Experience
Molly and Carrie agree they’ll join a friend backpacking the enchantments if she wins a permit—but when their friend ACTUALLY wins they must kick it into gear to experience their earliest season backpacking trip ever.
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Backpacking through the Wind River Range
Carrie and Molly invite you to join this throwback episode, bringing you stories from their fifth day in Wyomong’s Wind River Range! You’ll hear a ballad which Carrie deems an instant classic, inspiring your very own theme song for the Winds. Revel in the incredible granite peaks for a phenomenal...
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Climbing Mount Baker: Volcanic Summit
Molly and Carrie depart Sherman crater and begin ascending the Roman Wall. They discuss the conditions they experienced on the wall that day. The sisters reflect on the fun people they met while climbing. After the girls tag the summit, they begin the descent — remember, the summit is only the…
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Climbing Mount Baker: Navigating the Easton Glacier
Carrie and Molly gear up for an early start on the mountain. They reveal the specific formula they use for their pace to assess their start time. They cover their preferred breakfast for an alpine start and what they would have done differently to set themselves up for a more successful start to...
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Climbing Mount Baker: Pivot and Ascend
Carrie and Molly invite you to pivot with them as they switch mountaineering plans and set their sights on Mount Baker! The sisters discuss their route of choice, preparation, and some things that made them feel nervous about climbing this classic PNW volcano. Cruise up the railroad grade trail…
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How to Thru Hike the John Muir Trail: Logistics of a Resupply at Red’s Meadow
Molly and Carrie welcome you to join them on this replay episode from their John Muir Trail series. The sisters talk about their first resupply spot, Red’s Meadow. They also discuss how they stay positive and what can be done to lift others up. Stay tuned to the end for their take on the most...
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Backpacking the Tahoe Rim Trail
Join Carrie and Molly on this replay from their Tahoe Rim Trail series! During their third day on the Tahoe Rim Trail, the sisters experience beautiful views, springs, water caches, a zipper malfunction, and an arachnoid encounter! Join along for stories, laughs, and some very important...
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Climbing in the North Cascades: Ruth Mountain Car to Car (part 2)
Carrie and Molly rope up, continuing their ascent of Ruth Mountain. They travel its slopes up to the summit, taking in views of Shuksan and Nooksack Cirque. At the top, Molly struggles to simply enjoy the moment as she frets about the obstacles they must overcome on the return trip. Carrie and...
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Climbing in the North Cascades: Ruth Mountain Car to Car (part one)
Carrie and Molly welcome you to join them as they return to Ruth Mountain to attempt a car to car climb. The sisters discuss considerations for a one-day summit attempt versus a multi day trip. Molly highlights one typical Hannegan Pass snow feature they didn’t encounter in early July. The girls...
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Climbing in the North Cascades: Ruth Mountain
Carrie and Molly discuss how they chose to make Ruth Mountain their next objective after taking a guided mountaineering course. The sisters meet another pair of climbers, reflect with appreciation on their positive interactions with them. The girls must decide whether or not to set foot onto icy...
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Add Some Tech to your Trek: Progressing from Backpacking to Mountaineering
Join Carrie and Molly as they replay an episode from their “Summit Series” — all about their first mountaineering trip in Washington’s North Cascades. The summit is only half way!! In this episode, the group must come down from the summit. They learn crevasse rescue skills and practice them on…
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A PNW Sampler: The Knife’s Edge on the PCT
Carrie, Molly and Rachel experience the Knife’s Edge at sunset. They muse about what it would be like to pass a horse on this narrow trail and lay out why crossing this ridge at 6:40 pm led to a great experience for them. They search for a campsite and discuss the order in which you should get...
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A PNW Sampler: the Goat Rocks
Carrie, Molly, and Rachel are as recovered as possible as they transition from thru hiking the enchantments to backpacking though the Goat Rocks. At the hotel, Rachel tries a different approach to deal with her ankle pain. While driving between trailheads, they determine whose responsibility is…
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How to “Crazy Girl” Backpack around Mount Saint Helens
Carrie and Molly welcome you to join this replay from their Loowit Trail around Mount Saint Helens series. The sisters junction with the Loowit Trail and find themselves in a boulder field. The trail ascends quickly giving stunning views of the many PNW volcanoes. They reach the first gully...
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Backpacking around Mount Hood on the Timberline Trail
Carrie and Molly welcome you to join them on this replay from their series about hiking the Timberline Trail around Mount Hood! Hop on trail, just an hour from Portland, and immerse yourself in the wild and rugged experience of circumnavigating this iconic PNW volcano. Molly and Carrie cover the...
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A PNW Sampler: Thru Hiking the Enchantments
Carrie, Molly, and Rachel tackle the first part of their ultimate three day weekend in the PNW: thru hiking Washington’s Enchantments. (Don’t worry, they follow this hike up with a backpacking trip the next day). Molly discusses her unique transition from hiking boots to trail runners. Carrie...
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How to Backpack around Mount Rainier: a Day on the Wonderland Trail
Join Carrie and Molly on this replay from their Wonderland Trail Series! During their second longest day on trail, the girls get an early start...not! They wake to cold temperatures and discuss procrastinating vs productivity. After literally taking candy from strangers, they discuss the…
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How to Thru Hike the Enchantments (part 2)
Carrie and Molly welcome you to learn all about the enchantments! They take you segment by segment through the enchantments trail, including helpful info along the way. Learn considerations for your time at Colchuck Lake and hear advice for when you navigate Asgard pass — including a word of...
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Everything you Need to Know to Successfully Thru Hike the Enchantments (part 1)
Do you have a goal of thru hiking Washington’s Enchantments? Maybe backpacking aspirations? We are here to help! In today’s episode, learn how to have an enjoyable thru hike while avoiding becoming a search and rescue statistic. Prepare in advance in order to minimize your impact on this…
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Backpacking in Washington’s North Cascades National Park: Bushwhacking — How I got a Permanent Scar
Molly and Carrie invite you to listen to this replay from the their Copper Ridge Loop series. All about backpacking in northern Washington’s North Cascades National Park! After crossing the waterfall and snow field, the girls face their biggest challenge yet… a bushwhack deep in the heart of the...
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Finding Backpacking Community and Confirming the Ice Cream Machine is STILL Broken
Join Carrie and Molly on their final day backpacking with HIGHLANDER at Big Bear Lake, California. The sisters accelerate their morning departure time. Carrie explains why she is a metaphorical gold miner. The girls get cell service and it just might ruin their day. Carrie reflects on when she...
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Backpacking with HIGHLANDER: The Day a Taco Truck came to Camp
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 episode include when Carrie perjures herself, a hiking pants delimma along a brushy section of the PCT, and the sisters’ electrolyte routine. Carrie...
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Backpacking in Southern California: Big Bear Lake
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-trail jitters and the interesting feature they flew over on the way to Los Angeles. Their all-medical backpacking crew hits the trail and enjoys the...
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New Years Resolution: Start Backpacking (more)
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 light hearted episode, Carrie and Molly tell the story of how they got connected with Highlander, and all about what the backpacking festival is like…
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Backpacking Oregon’s Eagle Cap Wilderness: Emergency at Ice Lake
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 in and hear how it all goes down! The day begins with big mileage and cruisey trails, but things take a turn when climbing the Matterhorn. The…
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Thru Hiking the John Muir Trail: On the Way to Lake Virginia
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 with the sisters as they discuss their chronic tardiness, reminisce on a favorite water source, become inspired for a future hike, meet a trail friend,...
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Backpacking the Solitude Loop: The Story We Maybe Shouldn’t Tell
Buckle up for a different type of day in Wyoming’s Bighorn mountains. The sisters chat about mountain microclimates and considering weather conditions as they plan to cross Florence pass. But their plans go sideways when something unexpected occurs. Tune in as the proverbial s*** hits the fan……
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Backpacking the Solitude Loop: Scenic with a Side of Altitude Grind
Carrie and Molly remark on their scenic campsite and hike along Lake Geneva, ascending towards Geneva pass. They compare the weather pattern of the Cloud Peak Wilderness with other high altitude trails. Molly provides words of advice regarding effort when hiking at elevation in Wyoming and…
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Backpacking the Solitude Loop: Welcome to a Lesser Known Wyoming Gem
The sisters embark on Wyoming’s Solitude loop, exploring the Cloud Peak wilderness in the Big Horn Mountains. They provide some background and planning considerations for this moderate length trail. Carrie explains her reason for considering the Big Horns “our backyard.” The sisters discuss a...
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Alpine Lakes High Route: Done and Dusted
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 proposes a devils club dare! Learn why the trail got so dusty. Rachel battles back from a swollen body part. A bet is made and a surprise meet up...
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Alpine Lakes High Route: Minimize your Impact while Maximizing the Adventure
Welcome to the third day hiking a beautiful Washington high route! Molly and Carrie discuss use of WAG bags in busy, fragile alpine environments. Carrie lets loose on this trip by wearing WHITE shoes. Molly describes the remarkable glacially carved terrain. The girls get to a “trail or creek bed”...
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Alpine Lakes High Route: I like Big Boulders and I cannot Lie
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 interesting backpacking clothing choice. The sisters discuss their change in pace when navigating off trail. The girls reach the crux of their route....
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Alpine Lakes High Route: Astigmatism is a Superpower!
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 off trail as route finding turns into a choice between two “bad” directions. The girls rest and use a creative way to stay cool at the beautiful...
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Alpine Lakes High Route: Is your Tent about to become a Vibrant Mildew Community?
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 they can. Carrie and Molly discuss considerations for hiking in hot weather. The girls are delighted by many ripe huckleberries. An injury occurs.…
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Alpine Lakes High Route: It was… Partially a Trail
Carrie, Molly, and Rachel are going to tackle the high route through the alpine lakes wildness in Washington! Hear about their planning considerations as they prepare for this gorgeous and challenging route. Before hitting the trail, the friends spend a night in an Airbnb and experience a series…
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Molly and Carrie are sisters who discovered a love for hiking, backpacking and exploring wild places together. This podcast is filled with honest and hilarious stories from their many adventures on trails such as the John Muir Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail , Wonderland Trail, Timberline Trail, Loowit Trail, Glacier Peak Circumnavigation, Alpine Lakes High Route, The Winds and so many more! We hope to bring light and joy to your day and inspire you to go out and conquer trails as well!
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