# Finding Backpacking Community and Confirming the Ice Cream Machine is STILL Broken

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Podcast: [2 Sisters on Adventures](https://stenobird.com/podcast/2-sisters-on-adventures-6304941)
Published: 2026-01-27T10:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carrie595/episodes/Finding-Backpacking-Community-and-Confirming-the-Ice-Cream-Machine-is-STILL-Broken-e3e7s36
Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/dbbd43f0/podcast/play/114601510/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-27%2F416904258-44100-2-04874da1616c8.m4a
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## Resource

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 faced the question of if she’d ever be able to hike/backpack again. Molly experiences a parking conundrum. Learn more about Highlander: https://www.highlanderadventure.com/en-us/big-bear-lake Want to join us in Big Bear Lake, CA? Save the dates June 23-27, 2026 and let’s hit the trail together! For 20% off your registration use the code SISTERS20

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