The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

The First 40 Miles is a podcast for people who are new to hiking and backpacking.

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049: Mom’s Advice

Posted October 20, 201500:25:31

Show Notes: Episode 049 Today on The First 40 Miles, Heather’s mom celebrates a milestone birthday and gets the spotlight! We share a letter she wrote...

048: Quick Change of Plans

Posted October 13, 201500:33:11

Show Notes: Episode 048 Today on The First 40 Miles, what are those crazy backpackers up to next? We’ll find out when we check the news for stories....

047: WILD: The Bear Episode

Posted October 6, 201500:28:44

Show Notes: Episode 047 Today on The First 40 Miles, what do a diminutive military leader and a thousand pound grizzly bear have in common? Today’s...

046: You Can’t Beat a Classic

Posted September 29, 201500:23:30

Show Notes: Episode 046 Today on The First 40 Miles, when dreams of a toasty fire turn to sour grapes, what’s a backpacker to do? You’ll learn 5...

045: First, Second and Third Time’s a Charm

Posted September 22, 201500:31:01

Today on The First 40 Miles, what are those last minute things you need right before a trip? Believe or not, there are five pre-trip incidentals that...