The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast
If you're new to backpacking, or if you’re hopelessly in love with someone who wants you to love backpacking, then this podcast is for you. We’ll talk about the essentials, how to lighten your load, and how to make the most of your time on the trail.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 214
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2018
194: The Womens’ Advantage
Show Notes: Episode 194
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you think that men have the natural advantage on the trail, think again. Then for the Summit Gear Review, an STP device that levels the playin…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you think that men have the natural advantage on the trail, think again. Then for the Summit Gear Review, an STP device that levels the playin…
00:29:43 |
Tue 31 Jul 2018
193: The First Step
Show Notes: Episode 193
Today on the First 40 Miles, we love getting audio recordings from our listeners—and today we have one from a new backpacker who figured out his own way of doing things. Then…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we love getting audio recordings from our listeners—and today we have one from a new backpacker who figured out his own way of doing things. Then…
00:27:15 |
Tue 24 Jul 2018
192: Getting Back to Basics
Show Notes: Episode 192
Today on the First 40 Miles, sometimes life gets out of control—and when that happens, it’s time to get back to basics. We’ll talk a little about how to simplify your trip. …
Today on the First 40 Miles, sometimes life gets out of control—and when that happens, it’s time to get back to basics. We’ll talk a little about how to simplify your trip. …
00:29:00 |
Tue 17 Jul 2018
191: Micro Improvements
Show Notes: Episode 191
Today on the First 40 Miles, how would you do things differently next time? Today we’re talking micro improvements. Then on our Top 5 List, we’ll share why we prioritize bac…
Today on the First 40 Miles, how would you do things differently next time? Today we’re talking micro improvements. Then on our Top 5 List, we’ll share why we prioritize bac…
00:26:33 |
Tue 10 Jul 2018
190: COLD + HUNGRY: The Stoveless Cooking Episode
Show Notes: Episode 190
Today on the First 40 Miles, what you may have thought of as an essential piece of backpacking gear isn’t as indispensable as you think. Today, we’re going stoveless, and we’…
Today on the First 40 Miles, what you may have thought of as an essential piece of backpacking gear isn’t as indispensable as you think. Today, we’re going stoveless, and we’…
00:20:18 |
Tue 03 Jul 2018
189: What is Real?
Show Notes: Episode 189
Today on the First 40 Miles, what is real? Social media does a pretty bang-up job of convincing us that everything that’s posted is real, but we’re smart enough to know bette…
Today on the First 40 Miles, what is real? Social media does a pretty bang-up job of convincing us that everything that’s posted is real, but we’re smart enough to know bette…
00:28:19 |
Tue 26 Jun 2018
188: Wise Words from a Old Mountain Goat
Show Notes: Episode 188
Today on the First 40 Miles, are you over 50, 60, 70 and wondering if it’s too late to begin backpacking? It’s never too late. We’ll share some wise words from an old mounta…
Today on the First 40 Miles, are you over 50, 60, 70 and wondering if it’s too late to begin backpacking? It’s never too late. We’ll share some wise words from an old mounta…
00:31:19 |
Tue 19 Jun 2018
187: How Would You Describe Your First Backpacking Trip?
Show Notes: Episode 187
Today on the First 40 Miles, still wondering what your first backpacking trip will be like? We think we can boil it down to five words. Then, we’ve found a solar charger tha…
Today on the First 40 Miles, still wondering what your first backpacking trip will be like? We think we can boil it down to five words. Then, we’ve found a solar charger tha…
00:28:57 |
Tue 12 Jun 2018
186: TRAILS: A Little Light Trail Maintenance
Show Notes: Episode 186
Today on the First 40 Miles, I used to believe that trails just existed and that they were just the well-worn footpaths created by thousands of people walking those same mile…
Today on the First 40 Miles, I used to believe that trails just existed and that they were just the well-worn footpaths created by thousands of people walking those same mile…
00:30:39 |
Tue 05 Jun 2018
185: Weekend with Friends
Show Notes: Episode 185
Today on the First 40 Miles, within 24 hours we hiked a cumulative 25 miles, ate about 15 pounds of food, built three teepees and breathed in more campfire smoke than the Surg…
Today on the First 40 Miles, within 24 hours we hiked a cumulative 25 miles, ate about 15 pounds of food, built three teepees and breathed in more campfire smoke than the Surg…
00:30:54 |
Tue 29 May 2018
184: Camp Chores
Show Notes: Episode 184
Today on the First 40 Miles, after a long, glorious day of hiking, you arrive into camp and you can relax. Almost. We’ll share a few things you’ll need to do first that will…
Today on the First 40 Miles, after a long, glorious day of hiking, you arrive into camp and you can relax. Almost. We’ll share a few things you’ll need to do first that will…
00:31:45 |
Tue 22 May 2018
183: Taking Some Friends Along
Show Notes: Episode 183
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re planning a family backpacking trip with another family who hasn’t been backpacking before. What can we do to give them a great introduction…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re planning a family backpacking trip with another family who hasn’t been backpacking before. What can we do to give them a great introduction…
00:22:30 |
Tue 15 May 2018
182: Tinkering with Tarps
Show Notes: Episode 182
Today on the First 40 Miles, what do you get when you mix the ancient Japanese art of paper folding with a huge sheet of silnylon? Tarpigami. We’ll talk tarps today and lear…
Today on the First 40 Miles, what do you get when you mix the ancient Japanese art of paper folding with a huge sheet of silnylon? Tarpigami. We’ll talk tarps today and lear…
00:28:07 |
Tue 08 May 2018
181: Raising the Next Generation of Hikers and Backpackers
Show Notes: Episode 181
Today on the First 40 Miles, it’s too hard. I’m too tired. I just can’t. Is resilience a lost skill? And how can we pass it on to the next generation? On today’s Top 5 Li…
Today on the First 40 Miles, it’s too hard. I’m too tired. I just can’t. Is resilience a lost skill? And how can we pass it on to the next generation? On today’s Top 5 Li…
00:36:57 |
Tue 01 May 2018
180: Do You Know What You Signed Up For?
Show Notes: Episode 180
Today on the First 40 Miles, are you sure you want to go backpacking? Do you know what you’re signing up for? We’ll wisen you up a little. On today’s Top 5 List, learn what…
Today on the First 40 Miles, are you sure you want to go backpacking? Do you know what you’re signing up for? We’ll wisen you up a little. On today’s Top 5 List, learn what…
00:32:16 |
Tue 24 Apr 2018
179: Spring Break at the Metolius River
Show Notes: Episode 179 4/17/2018
Today on the First 40 Miles, we report on our spring break adventure to the Metolius River. Then, we’ll review an ultralight headlamp from UCO. Today’s Backpack H…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we report on our spring break adventure to the Metolius River. Then, we’ll review an ultralight headlamp from UCO. Today’s Backpack H…
00:31:05 |
Tue 17 Apr 2018
178: Test of Time
Show Notes: Episode 178
Today on the First 40 Miles, some gear is fun for just a few trips, but other gear stands the test of time. We’re going back into The First 40 Miles Archives, to find out whi…
Today on the First 40 Miles, some gear is fun for just a few trips, but other gear stands the test of time. We’re going back into The First 40 Miles Archives, to find out whi…
00:25:50 |
Tue 10 Apr 2018
177: BEGINNERS: One Step at a Time
Show Notes: Episode 177
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re a beginner backpacker, you are on the threshold of one of the most thrilling adventures of your life. We’ll help you navigate this new…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re a beginner backpacker, you are on the threshold of one of the most thrilling adventures of your life. We’ll help you navigate this new…
00:37:47 |
Tue 03 Apr 2018
176: The Importance of Redundancy
Show Notes: Episode 176
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re bringing something on a backpacking trip “just in case”, there’s a good chance you’ll probably never use that item. How do you know whic…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re bringing something on a backpacking trip “just in case”, there’s a good chance you’ll probably never use that item. How do you know whic…
00:37:40 |
Tue 27 Mar 2018
175: Backpacking is Better With Friends
Show Notes: Episode 175
Today on the First 40 Miles, hockey may be better with Wayne Gretsky, but who are the people you want to backpack with? Then on today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, a gear repair that…
Today on the First 40 Miles, hockey may be better with Wayne Gretsky, but who are the people you want to backpack with? Then on today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, a gear repair that…
00:28:52 |
Tue 20 Mar 2018
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