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
154: Planning for Adventure
Show Notes: Episode 154
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever had a plan go awry, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about trip planning, and why it’s such a critical part of backpacking. Fo…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever had a plan go awry, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about trip planning, and why it’s such a critical part of backpacking. Fo…
00:29:32 |
Tue 24 Oct 2017
153: Trinity Alps Wilderness Trip Report
Show Notes: Episode 153
Today on the First 40 Miles, Is it OK to skip school and hit the trails? We think so! Josh and our two youngest will share some of the highlights of the week. Then we’ll re…
Today on the First 40 Miles, Is it OK to skip school and hit the trails? We think so! Josh and our two youngest will share some of the highlights of the week. Then we’ll re…
00:32:17 |
Tue 17 Oct 2017
152: Trail Parenting
Show Notes: Episode 152
Today on the First 40 Miles, last week we turned the mic over to the kids. And today, we’re taking it back—and sharing a little bit of insight to parenting on the trail. On …
Today on the First 40 Miles, last week we turned the mic over to the kids. And today, we’re taking it back—and sharing a little bit of insight to parenting on the trail. On …
00:37:51 |
Tue 10 Oct 2017
151: For the Kids, By the Kids: The No Parents Episode
Show Notes: Episode 151
Today on the First 40 Miles, the Legler kids are on the mic to provide the kids perspective on backpacking. They’ll share some fun memories from past trips. For today’s gear…
Today on the First 40 Miles, the Legler kids are on the mic to provide the kids perspective on backpacking. They’ll share some fun memories from past trips. For today’s gear…
00:18:00 |
Tue 03 Oct 2017
150: Clever and Creative
Show Notes: Episode 150
Today on the First 40 Miles, there’s something about being outside that lights a spark inside. It makes us more in tune with ourselves, it shuts out the noise of civilization…
Today on the First 40 Miles, there’s something about being outside that lights a spark inside. It makes us more in tune with ourselves, it shuts out the noise of civilization…
00:34:13 |
Tue 26 Sep 2017
149: Friends of the Flora
Show Notes: Episode 149
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you want to be a friend of the forest, get to know the flora. We’ll share some ways to make your next trip more rich as you get to know the pl…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you want to be a friend of the forest, get to know the flora. We’ll share some ways to make your next trip more rich as you get to know the pl…
00:28:11 |
Tue 19 Sep 2017
148: Skip the Trip
Show Notes: Episode 148
Today on the First 40 Miles, is it OK to skip a planned backpacking trip, without also taking yourself on a scenic guilt trip? Yep. And we’ll share some reasons why skipping…
Today on the First 40 Miles, is it OK to skip a planned backpacking trip, without also taking yourself on a scenic guilt trip? Yep. And we’ll share some reasons why skipping…
00:29:55 |
Tue 12 Sep 2017
147: DRIED: The Dehydrated Food Episode
Show Notes: Episode 147
Today on the First 40 Miles, the surest way to lighten your food load is to extract the water from it. We’ll share our dehydrating successes, some graceful fails and some tip…
Today on the First 40 Miles, the surest way to lighten your food load is to extract the water from it. We’ll share our dehydrating successes, some graceful fails and some tip…
00:34:04 |
Tue 05 Sep 2017
146: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017
Show Notes: Episode 146
Today on the First 40 Miles, what’s new in the world of backpacking gear? We’re back from the Outdoor Retailer Show to share gear that’s relevant to backpackers. Then, we’ll…
Today on the First 40 Miles, what’s new in the world of backpacking gear? We’re back from the Outdoor Retailer Show to share gear that’s relevant to backpackers. Then, we’ll…
00:34:17 |
Tue 29 Aug 2017
145: Are You a Fair Weather Backpacker?
Show Notes: Episode 145
Today on the First 40 Miles, Are you a fair weather backpacker? This was a question Heather asked herself on our last trip. Then, we’ll share the Top 5 features we wish our…
Today on the First 40 Miles, Are you a fair weather backpacker? This was a question Heather asked herself on our last trip. Then, we’ll share the Top 5 features we wish our…
00:27:34 |
Tue 22 Aug 2017
144: Barefoot Backpacking
Show Notes: Episode 144 Backpacking Barefoot
Today on the First 40 Miles, one of the best feelings after a long day of hiking is that moment when you unlace your boots and toss them next to your pack…
Today on the First 40 Miles, one of the best feelings after a long day of hiking is that moment when you unlace your boots and toss them next to your pack…
00:31:28 |
Tue 15 Aug 2017
143: Summer Update
Show Notes: Episode 143
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve been planning this summer for the past year…and it did not disappoint—and it’s not even over yet. We’ll give you a mid-summer update on wha…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve been planning this summer for the past year…and it did not disappoint—and it’s not even over yet. We’ll give you a mid-summer update on wha…
00:36:02 |
Tue 08 Aug 2017
142: TICKS: The Parasitic Arachnid Episode
Show Notes: Episode 142
Today on the First 40 Miles, TICKS: The Parasitic Arachnid Episode. If you gross out easily when people are talking about blood sucking parasites, we give you full permission…
Today on the First 40 Miles, TICKS: The Parasitic Arachnid Episode. If you gross out easily when people are talking about blood sucking parasites, we give you full permission…
00:25:11 |
Tue 01 Aug 2017
141: Staying Cool
Show Notes: Episode 141
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re too darned hot, today’s episode will give you some ideas for cooling down. And we’ll keep the heat coming with a review on a fire start…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re too darned hot, today’s episode will give you some ideas for cooling down. And we’ll keep the heat coming with a review on a fire start…
00:26:33 |
Tue 25 Jul 2017
140: College of Blister Knowledge
Show Notes: Episode 140
Today on the First 40 Miles, for everyone else it’s summer vacation, but not for you. We’ve enrolled you in summer school. Welcome to the College of Blister Knowledge. We’r…
Today on the First 40 Miles, for everyone else it’s summer vacation, but not for you. We’ve enrolled you in summer school. Welcome to the College of Blister Knowledge. We’r…
00:36:24 |
Tue 18 Jul 2017
139: Giving Back to The Trails You Love
Show Notes: Episode 139
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on site at Heather Lake in Washington State with Rudy from the Cascade Hiker podcast. We’ll talk about trail service and pulaskis. Then, w…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on site at Heather Lake in Washington State with Rudy from the Cascade Hiker podcast. We’ll talk about trail service and pulaskis. Then, w…
00:32:56 |
Tue 11 Jul 2017
138: TREASURE HUNT: The Geocaching Episode
Show Notes: Episode 138
Today on the First 40 Miles, The Geocaching Episode. We’ll show you how to turn a simple hike into a bushwhacking treasure hunt and we’ll walk you through the steps to incorp…
Today on the First 40 Miles, The Geocaching Episode. We’ll show you how to turn a simple hike into a bushwhacking treasure hunt and we’ll walk you through the steps to incorp…
00:28:06 |
Tue 04 Jul 2017
137: Getting Social on the Trail
Show Notes: Episode 137
Today on the First 40 Miles, how do you find people to hike with? We’ll play a fun game today to see if we can answer that question. Then we’ll review a 3 liter water storag…
Today on the First 40 Miles, how do you find people to hike with? We’ll play a fun game today to see if we can answer that question. Then we’ll review a 3 liter water storag…
00:29:21 |
Tue 27 Jun 2017
136: Move to Backpack, Backpack to Move
Show Notes: Episode 136
Today on the First 40 Miles, a hiker, a backpacker and a biomechanist all walk up to a bar. What they do next might just surprise you. On today’s Top 5 List, we’ll talk abou…
Today on the First 40 Miles, a hiker, a backpacker and a biomechanist all walk up to a bar. What they do next might just surprise you. On today’s Top 5 List, we’ll talk abou…
00:36:58 |
Tue 20 Jun 2017
135: Dreaming of Trail Time
Show Notes: Episode 135
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re planning your first backpacking trip, you may have some visions in your head about what it will be like. We’ll help you prep for your d…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re planning your first backpacking trip, you may have some visions in your head about what it will be like. We’ll help you prep for your d…
00:29:18 |
Tue 13 Jun 2017
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