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 begin a snowy ascent, and Molly’s concerns about the return trip begin to increase. A post hole surprise occurs. Tune in next week for the conclusion of Ruth Mountain car to car!

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 terrain in order to gain Ruth’s summit. After returning to camp, they experience their favorite bear sighting!

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 the Quien Sabè glacier. They return to camp, hike back to the car and discuss a framework for debriefing from adventures with your adventure partner. Check out the rest of the series by searching: “The Summit Series: Sahale Peak.”