Stars, a Fox, and a Tent-Licking Cow • The Alpamayo Circuit (Day 3)
Tent Talk: A Backpacking Podcast by Audrey Marshall & Haley Marshall
Episode notes
After a slow, freezing morning disrupted by a curious cow licking a neighboring tent clean, an Andean fox mysteriously appears to guide the sisters up a grueling, four-and-a-half-hour climb over Punta Union Pass. New trail friends collect along the way, and the night ends with a rare, deliberate look at the stars.
Daily Itinerary:
Day 3 of 9: Taullipampa to Tuctubamba
🥾 5 mi (8 km) | +1,975 ft / -2,008 ft
⛺️ Campsite: Tuctubamba
🗓️ Recorded: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Tent Talk is an immersive backpacking podcast hosted by sisters Audrey (Mountain Goat) and Haley (GPS, One More Mile Marshall, and Dr. Dolittle). Each season follows one epic, multi-day wilderness trek, recorded from their sleeping bags every single night on the trail. Tune in for the real, unedited side of backcountry ...