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
174: Scared or Prepared?
Show Notes: Episode 174
Today on the First 40 Miles, have you ever thought about how your skills as a backpacker can be a huge benefit to yourself and others during a natural disaster? Today we’ll s…
Today on the First 40 Miles, have you ever thought about how your skills as a backpacker can be a huge benefit to yourself and others during a natural disaster? Today we’ll s…
00:34:41 |
Tue 13 Mar 2018
173: Backpacking Conversations
Show Notes: Episode 173
Today on the First 40 Miles, we talk about our latest project, a children’s book designed to help get kids outside. An on-the-fly top 5 list emerges as Josh and Heather plan …
Today on the First 40 Miles, we talk about our latest project, a children’s book designed to help get kids outside. An on-the-fly top 5 list emerges as Josh and Heather plan …
00:29:31 |
Tue 06 Mar 2018
172: The Next Level of Essentials
Show Notes: Episode 172
Today on the First 40 Miles, Once you’ve got survival in the woods figured out, maybe you’re ready to take it to the next level. We’ve got the top 5 secondary survival essent…
Today on the First 40 Miles, Once you’ve got survival in the woods figured out, maybe you’re ready to take it to the next level. We’ve got the top 5 secondary survival essent…
00:33:58 |
Tue 27 Feb 2018
171: Survival Essentials
Show Notes: Episode 171
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re most of the way through winter—and we’ve survived! And for today’s top 5 list, we’ll share some survival essentials—known to the bushcrafte…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re most of the way through winter—and we’ve survived! And for today’s top 5 list, we’ll share some survival essentials—known to the bushcrafte…
00:26:03 |
Tue 20 Feb 2018
170: A Winter Overnighter
Show Notes: Episode 170
Today on the First 40 Miles, we took off for 24 hours to enjoy a little Northwest winter backpacking trip. We’ll share our top 5 experiments plus our brush with death! And …
Today on the First 40 Miles, we took off for 24 hours to enjoy a little Northwest winter backpacking trip. We’ll share our top 5 experiments plus our brush with death! And …
00:35:13 |
Tue 13 Feb 2018
169: FEATHERS: The Down Episode
Show Notes: Episode 169
Today on the First 40 Miles, Ounce for ounce, down is the warmest insulating material available—but where does it come from, how do synthetics match up, and did Neil Sedaka re…
Today on the First 40 Miles, Ounce for ounce, down is the warmest insulating material available—but where does it come from, how do synthetics match up, and did Neil Sedaka re…
00:31:04 |
Tue 06 Feb 2018
168: Weight vs. Volume
Show Notes: Episode 168
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re trying to get your pack weight down, but the numbers just don’t want to budge, we have a new challenge for you. Reduce. Your. Volume. …
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re trying to get your pack weight down, but the numbers just don’t want to budge, we have a new challenge for you. Reduce. Your. Volume. …
00:28:08 |
Tue 30 Jan 2018
167: Prepping for a Winter Backpacking Trip
Show Notes: Episode 167
Today on the First 40 Miles, Friday night is always date night, and for this week’s date night, we’re packing and prepping for a quick winter backpacking trip—and we’ll tell y…
Today on the First 40 Miles, Friday night is always date night, and for this week’s date night, we’re packing and prepping for a quick winter backpacking trip—and we’ll tell y…
00:35:04 |
Tue 23 Jan 2018
166: Armchair Backpacker
Show Notes: Episode 166
Today on the First 40 Miles, for whatever reason, maybe you’re not going to be able to get out hiking or backpacking for a while. That’s ok! We’ll help you immerse yourself …
Today on the First 40 Miles, for whatever reason, maybe you’re not going to be able to get out hiking or backpacking for a while. That’s ok! We’ll help you immerse yourself …
00:28:01 |
Tue 16 Jan 2018
165: Reading Between the Lines
Show Notes: Episode 165
Today on the First 40 Miles, while looking for your next hike or backpacking trip, it’s easy to lose track of time reading colorful, inspiring trip reports. We’ll help you d…
Today on the First 40 Miles, while looking for your next hike or backpacking trip, it’s easy to lose track of time reading colorful, inspiring trip reports. We’ll help you d…
00:29:44 |
Tue 09 Jan 2018
164: Zero Waste Backpacking
Show Notes: Episode 164
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re always up for a challenge—and that challenge was to have a zero waste backpacking trip—no wrappers, no garbage, no junk. We’ll share what …
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re always up for a challenge—and that challenge was to have a zero waste backpacking trip—no wrappers, no garbage, no junk. We’ll share what …
00:22:19 |
Tue 02 Jan 2018
163: Is it a Good Match?
Show Notes: Episode 163
Today on the First 40 Miles, incredible trail reports peppered with phrases like stunning views, photographer’s dream, and crystal lake can almost make you ignore other phrase…
Today on the First 40 Miles, incredible trail reports peppered with phrases like stunning views, photographer’s dream, and crystal lake can almost make you ignore other phrase…
00:26:31 |
Tue 26 Dec 2017
162: Hunting the Cantharellus Formosus
Show Notes: Episode 162
Today on the First 40 Miles, our family did something that exercised our risk muscle and prepared us for some interesting side trails on autumn and spring backpacking trips. …
Today on the First 40 Miles, our family did something that exercised our risk muscle and prepared us for some interesting side trails on autumn and spring backpacking trips. …
00:28:52 |
Tue 19 Dec 2017
161: The Great Mushroom Hunt
Show Notes: Episode 161
Today on the First 40 Miles, we went on our first mushroom hunt and lived to tell the tale! Today we’ll share the treasures we found in the forest and we’ll share what we lea…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we went on our first mushroom hunt and lived to tell the tale! Today we’ll share the treasures we found in the forest and we’ll share what we lea…
00:32:50 |
Tue 12 Dec 2017
160: HAM: The Amateur Radio Episode
Show Notes: Episode 160
Today on the First 40 Miles, how do you communicate from point A when your friends are at point B? One of our listeners clued us in to how he stays connected with trail mates…
Today on the First 40 Miles, how do you communicate from point A when your friends are at point B? One of our listeners clued us in to how he stays connected with trail mates…
00:39:11 |
Tue 05 Dec 2017
159: Should I Be Worried About Theft?
Show Notes: Episode 159
Today on the First 40 Miles, when you’re new to backpacking and hiking, you probably have good sized list of things to worry about. We’ll help you add an item to your “do not…
Today on the First 40 Miles, when you’re new to backpacking and hiking, you probably have good sized list of things to worry about. We’ll help you add an item to your “do not…
00:27:18 |
Tue 28 Nov 2017
158: The Trip is in the Details
Show Notes: Episode 158
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re at the time of year when hiking and backpacking have unique challenges—and we’re up to the challenge! Listen in on our planning session, th…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re at the time of year when hiking and backpacking have unique challenges—and we’re up to the challenge! Listen in on our planning session, th…
00:34:44 |
Tue 21 Nov 2017
157: Enjoying the Long Slow Adaptation Process
Show Notes: Episode 157
Today on the First 40 Miles, there is nothing wrong with taking the slow route. Start now and you’ll be ready when everyone else is rushing and cramming last minute. On toda…
Today on the First 40 Miles, there is nothing wrong with taking the slow route. Start now and you’ll be ready when everyone else is rushing and cramming last minute. On toda…
00:35:23 |
Tue 14 Nov 2017
156: The Pizza Episode
Show Notes: Episode 156
Today on the First 40 Miles, follow us on a whim to the land of crispy crust and creamy mozzarella, where the sauce is rich and spicy and the toppings are bountiful and varied…
Today on the First 40 Miles, follow us on a whim to the land of crispy crust and creamy mozzarella, where the sauce is rich and spicy and the toppings are bountiful and varied…
00:31:03 |
Tue 07 Nov 2017
155: Happy Hike-O-Ween!
Show Notes: Episode 155
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve talked about foraging for food of the leafy green variety—but what about foraging for the creepy crawly variety? We’ll talk about edible bu…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve talked about foraging for food of the leafy green variety—but what about foraging for the creepy crawly variety? We’ll talk about edible bu…
00:29:16 |
Tue 31 Oct 2017
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