Stars, a Fox, and a Tent-Licking Cow • The Alpamayo Circuit (Day 3)

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 life, one campsite at a time. Season 1: The Alpamayo Circuit follows the sisters’ grueling, high-altitude journey through Peru’s breathtaking Cordillera Blanca. Over nine days inside Huascarán National Park, they battle steep passes, stunning alpine views, and the realities of the trail. 🏔️ Watch the Alpamayo Circuit hiking video **👉 Follow** - Tent Talk on Instagram - Tent Talk on YouTube - Audrey on Instagram - Haley on Instagram **📍** View our Alpamayo Circuit route on AllTrails 🎵**Intro & outro music:** Citrus Avenue - “Video Night” via Thematic