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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114: Winter is Summer Prep

Posted January 17, 201700:32:09

Show Notes: Episode 114 Today on the First 40 Miles, we have work to do!  Winter is summer prep for backpackers!  Then we’ll share the top 5 extras...

113: How to Pack for a Trip

Posted January 10, 201700:32:35

Show Notes: Episode 113 Today on the First 40 Miles, packing for a backpacking trip can sometimes look like the aftermath of an REI rummage sale. ...

112: CREATE: The Outdoor Innovators Episode

Posted January 3, 201700:36:47

Show Notes: Episode 112 CREATE: The Outdoor Innovators Episode Today on the First 40 Miles, CREATE: The Outdoor Innovators Episode.  If you’ve ever...

111: Zero Days

Posted December 27, 201600:30:41

Show Notes: Episode 111 Today on the First 40 Miles, hiking and backpacking go together like Lewis and Clark, but is it ok have a day in the wilderness...

110: The Shortest, Darkest Day of the Year

Posted December 20, 201600:30:17

Show Notes: Episode 110 Today on the First 40 Miles, on the shortest, darkest day of the year can we still find a glimmer of light?  Yes!  We’ll...