
Episode #3
Stars, a Fox, and a Tent-Licking Cow • The Alpamayo Circuit (Day 3)
<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Daily Itinerary:</p><p>Day 3 of 9: Taullipampa to Tuctubamba</p><p>🥾 5 mi (8 km) | +1,975 ft / -2,008 ft</p><p>⛺️ Campsite: Tuctubamba</p><p>🗓️ Recorded: Saturday, May 23, 2026</p><p></p><p>Tent Talk is an immersive backpacking podcast hosted by sisters Audrey (Mountain Goat) and Haley (GPS...





