Welcome to False Summit: Tales, Trails, and Epic Fails! This week, Octavia and Em bring you two unforgettable adventures packed with chaos, resilience, and a healthy dose of humor.

First, in Havoc, Horses, and Hiccups, join two travelers navigating Albania’s Peaks of the Balkans. From luggage-hauling horses to steep mountain passes and a surprise cow cameo, it’s a journey of epic views, unexpected obstacles, and a guide who knows how to keep spirits high (with a little help from raki).

Then, in Parched and Found, Spencer and Carey take us on a grueling Yosemite hike with one massive oversight: they forgot their Camelbaks. Facing dehydration and exhaustion, they encounter mysterious Scout “guides” who may or may not be what they seem. Ghosts, hallucinations, or just another epic trail story? You decide.

Stick around for Trail-mix, where Em shares three must-listen tracks and essential trail etiquette tips to stay safe during hunting season.

So, lace up your boots, grab some blaze orange, and prepare for tales of adventure, mishaps, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.

Got a story or trail fail to share? Hit us up at falsesummit.pod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram at @falsesummit.

Happy trails—don’t fall off a cliff!

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Havoc, Horses, and Hiccups /Parched and Found