The Mist/Bonsoir, Mt. Washington

In this episode of False Summit, we’re bringing you two trail stories that start in the mist and end in the what-the-actual-hell.

First up: The Mist — a foggy honeymoon hike in Shenandoah that goes from romantic to are-we-about-to-die? when a strange man with a multitool mutters something about finding teeth. Yeah. Teeth.

Then we head north for Bonsoir, Mt. Washington, where two overconfident hikers become accidental mountain saviors after stumbling upon a French couple in sneakers, slowly freezing to death on one of the most dangerous peaks in the Northeast. Let’s just say they were one baguette away from a Search & Rescue headline.

Plus:

🎧 Trail Mix — songs that hit harder when you're a few miles deep and questioning your life choices.

🎒 Trail Etiquette & Other Shit — why trails aren’t just good for your soul, but also your wallet (and your town’s economy).

And as always, we’ll wrap it up with some chit chat, a few closing thoughts, and a reminder that if it feels like you’ve reached the top… you probably haven’t.

📬 Got a story, fail, or weird trail tale? Email us at [email protected] or find us on Instagram and YouTube @FalseSummit.

🔗 Show notes, Patreon, and merch in bio.

False Summit — where every mountain is just one more almost there.

Welcome to False Summit a story based podcast about tales, trails, and epic fails . I'm Octavia and I'm Em. Ever wondered what's out there in the big wide open, we are going to tell you some stories that will take you on a trek through the eyes of real hikes and the wacky experiences they have. Will encourage you to get out there with some helpful tips and a good trail mix to get you going.

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