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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129: FORTIFY: The Pre-Trip Nutrition Episode

Posted May 2, 201700:30:46

Show Notes: Episode 129 FORTIFY: The Pre-Trail Nutrition Episode Today on the First 40 Miles, the time to build a solid nutritional foundation is now. ...

128: A Break in the Weather

Posted April 25, 201700:29:14

Show Notes: Episode 128 Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on the trail in a hiker camp at Ecola State Park.  We’ll get input from the kids on...

127: Smoke Signals and Trail Marking

Posted April 18, 201700:37:00

Show Notes: Episode 127 Today on the First 40 Miles, leaving a trail of bread crumbs didn’t work out so well for Hansel and Gretel, so is there a...

126: Cottage Gear

Posted April 11, 201700:29:50

Show Notes: Episode 126 Today on the First 40 Miles, a little small talk about small backpacking gear companies.  Then we’ll share some benefits...

125: DRIP: The Rain Epsiode

Posted April 4, 201700:34:21

Show Notes: Episode 125 Today on the First 40 Miles, DRIP: The Rain Episode.  Don’t let the rain keep you from getting outside!  We’ll have some...