How to Backpack around Mount Rainier: a Day on the Wonderland Trail

How to Backpack around Mount Rainier: a Day on the Wonderland Trail

From 2 Sisters on Adventures by 2 Sisters on Adventures

February 24, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Carrie and Molly share their experiences backpacking around Mount Rainier on the Wonderland Trail, discussing various hiking challenges and fun moments.

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!!

People in this episode

Hosts: Carrie, Molly

Topics covered

  • backpacking
  • Mount Rainier
  • Wonderland Trail
  • hiking
  • outdoor adventures
  • snacks
  • night hiking

Keywords

  • backpacking
  • Mount Rainier
  • Wonderland Trail
  • hiking snacks
  • night hiking
  • outdoor adventures
  • hiker buckets

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mount Rainier, Wonderland Trail, Sunrise area, White River

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