The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

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119: Sidelined By Injury

Posted February 21, 201700:22:43

Show Notes: Episode 119 Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re not made of titanium (well some people are) but most of us experience injury that can sideline...

118: The Baditude

Posted February 14, 201700:26:38

Show Notes: Episode 118 Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ll talk about a rare but real plague of the trail—the baditude.  And we’ll offer some...

117: RUBBISH: The Trash on the Trail Episode

Posted February 7, 201700:26:02

Show Notes: Episode 117 Today on the First 40 Miles, RUBBISH: The Backpacking Trash Episode.  We’ll answer some questions about trash on the trail,...

116: Three Stories and Three Takeaways

Posted January 31, 201700:32:04

Show Notes: Episode 116 Today on the First 40 Miles,  we have three stories we want to share with you today—of women on the trail—plus our takeaways...

115: Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Report

Posted January 24, 201700:37:32

Show Notes: Episode 115 Today on the First 40 Miles, Heather is back from the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City with tales of what she saw!  Next, ...