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 discusses how we concocted “a crazy insane girl plan.” Carrie discusses what it’s like to work 8 night shifts in a row prior to a thru hike. Molly provides a tip that helped cure her downhill knee pain. Carrie gives a suggestion to make long slogs more pleasant.

If you haven’t listened to our previous two episodes about how to thru hike the Enchantments successfully, please check them out! Let us know what you think!

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 phenomenon of every snack someone else brings being better than the ones you brought. Portions of the discussion lead to the real question: has Molly been cryogenically frozen? After leaving camp, they enjoy a big day, cross frying pan creek, remember the cruelty of a sudden hidden uphill, cross the White River and get their resupply. Hear their thoughts on whether or not it's a good idea to resupply from "hiker buckets". They go to the Sunrise area and are surprised by their thoughts on the northern region of Rainier. Sunset shenanigans lead to night hiking and the creation of the ballad "We don't need no trouble". Their tent site is the location of "spider-maggedon." Join us for another day on trail!!

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 caution when Asgard pass is snow covered. The sister’s discuss nutrition for this hike and highlight the safety items they won’t leave home without. Molly provides her opinion on how to choose what day of the week you complete the hike. Thanks for listening to this episode, we hope you enjoy and treat the enchantments well!