A PNW Sampler: The Knife’s Edge on the PCT

About this episode

The sisters share their experience hiking the Knife’s Edge on the PCT at sunset and the challenges they faced.

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 ready for the night. Carrie tells a cautionary tale against eating backpacking meals at home. Molly awakes to a stunning sunrise, then the girls must finish out their trek by hiking near a ski resort and slogging back to their car. Carrie shares her theory on why there’s the most horse apples when you’re on a narrow trail. Molly finds she’s is more resilient than she believed. Join us on the PCT through the Goat Rocks!

People in this episode

Hosts: Carrie, Molly, Rachel

Topics covered

• hiking
• Pacific Crest Trail
• camping
• outdoor experiences
• resilience
• nature

Keywords

• Knife's Edge
• PCT
• backpacking
• camping
• sunrise
• hiking
• outdoor adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Places: PNW, PCT, Goat Rocks, ski resort

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