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
134: MUSIC: Songs on the Trail
Show Notes: Episode 134
Today on the First 40 Miles, music on or off the trail is one of the great pleasures in life. Today we’ll talk about how to incorporate music on your backpacking trip: what …
Today on the First 40 Miles, music on or off the trail is one of the great pleasures in life. Today we’ll talk about how to incorporate music on your backpacking trip: what …
00:33:53 |
Tue 06 Jun 2017
133: Cats, Wonderland, and Ticks
Show Notes: Episode 133
Today on the First 40 Miles, if a news story didn’t involve the latest political scandal or secret missile launch, it probably didn’t even make it above the fold. Fortunately…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if a news story didn’t involve the latest political scandal or secret missile launch, it probably didn’t even make it above the fold. Fortunately…
00:29:13 |
Tue 30 May 2017
132: Wanna Clean Up The Forest?
Show Notes: Episode 132
Today on the First 40 Miles, remember that BLM land we talked about in episode 131—we have some exciting news to share! A clean up group in Oregon has scheduled a clean up th…
Today on the First 40 Miles, remember that BLM land we talked about in episode 131—we have some exciting news to share! A clean up group in Oregon has scheduled a clean up th…
00:30:34 |
Tue 23 May 2017
131: Our Secret Backpacking Spot
Show Notes: Episode 131
Today on the First 40 Miles, everyone needs a favorite backpacking spot—and you know what makes it even better? If it’s a top secret backpacking spot. On today’s top 5 list,…
Today on the First 40 Miles, everyone needs a favorite backpacking spot—and you know what makes it even better? If it’s a top secret backpacking spot. On today’s top 5 list,…
00:27:13 |
Tue 16 May 2017
130: Lost and Found
Show Notes: Episode 130
Today on the First 40 Miles, we lost both our camera and one of our kids on a recent hike—and we’ll share how we got one of them back. On today’s top 5 list, how to incorpora…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we lost both our camera and one of our kids on a recent hike—and we’ll share how we got one of them back. On today’s top 5 list, how to incorpora…
00:36:10 |
Tue 09 May 2017
129: FORTIFY: The Pre-Trip Nutrition Episode
Show Notes: Episode 129 FORTIFY: The Pre-Trail Nutrition Episode
Today on the First 40 Miles, the time to build a solid nutritional foundation is now. We’ll share how we got back on track and improv…
Today on the First 40 Miles, the time to build a solid nutritional foundation is now. We’ll share how we got back on track and improv…
00:30:46 |
Tue 02 May 2017
128: A Break in the Weather
Show Notes: Episode 128
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on the trail in a hiker camp at Ecola State Park. We’ll get input from the kids on our Spring Break adventure. Then we’ll head back home a…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on the trail in a hiker camp at Ecola State Park. We’ll get input from the kids on our Spring Break adventure. Then we’ll head back home a…
00:29:14 |
Tue 25 Apr 2017
127: Smoke Signals and Trail Marking
Show Notes: Episode 127
Today on the First 40 Miles, leaving a trail of bread crumbs didn’t work out so well for Hansel and Gretel, so is there a better way to mark the trail that won’t conflict with…
Today on the First 40 Miles, leaving a trail of bread crumbs didn’t work out so well for Hansel and Gretel, so is there a better way to mark the trail that won’t conflict with…
00:37:00 |
Tue 18 Apr 2017
126: Cottage Gear
Show Notes: Episode 126
Today on the First 40 Miles, a little small talk about small backpacking gear companies. Then we’ll share some benefits of buying from cottage gear manufacturers. Next on th…
Today on the First 40 Miles, a little small talk about small backpacking gear companies. Then we’ll share some benefits of buying from cottage gear manufacturers. Next on th…
00:29:50 |
Tue 11 Apr 2017
125: DRIP: The Rain Epsiode
Show Notes: Episode 125
Today on the First 40 Miles, DRIP: The Rain Episode. Don’t let the rain keep you from getting outside! We’ll have some great gear recommendations for your next drippy trip. …
Today on the First 40 Miles, DRIP: The Rain Episode. Don’t let the rain keep you from getting outside! We’ll have some great gear recommendations for your next drippy trip. …
00:34:21 |
Tue 04 Apr 2017
124: Anatomy of an Overnight Backpacking Trip
Show Notes: Episode 124
Today on the First 40 Miles, If you’re planning your first overnight backpacking trip, we’ll talk about a few things that might surprise you. Next on our SUMMIT Gear Review a…
Today on the First 40 Miles, If you’re planning your first overnight backpacking trip, we’ll talk about a few things that might surprise you. Next on our SUMMIT Gear Review a…
00:34:53 |
Tue 28 Mar 2017
123: Learn As You Go
Show Notes: Episode 123
Today on the First 40 Miles, each of us are in a constant state of learning, and we’re all on different paths. Today we’ll share a few things that we have learned recently. …
Today on the First 40 Miles, each of us are in a constant state of learning, and we’re all on different paths. Today we’ll share a few things that we have learned recently. …
00:31:54 |
Tue 21 Mar 2017
122: Giving Up on Foraging?
Show Notes: Episode 122
Today on the First 40 Miles, is it possible to go out into the wilderness with a crusty loaf and a canteen of water—and then derive everything else you need from the land? We…
Today on the First 40 Miles, is it possible to go out into the wilderness with a crusty loaf and a canteen of water—and then derive everything else you need from the land? We…
00:31:34 |
Tue 14 Mar 2017
121: ROPE: The Knot Episode
Show Notes: Episode 121
Today on the First 40 Miles, ROPE: The Knot Episode. We’ll be extremely judicious with the knot puns and deliver some solid info on how to start incorporating these mathemati…
Today on the First 40 Miles, ROPE: The Knot Episode. We’ll be extremely judicious with the knot puns and deliver some solid info on how to start incorporating these mathemati…
00:32:24 |
Tue 07 Mar 2017
120: Good Body Mechanics for Backpackers
Show Notes: Episode 120
Today on the First 40 Miles, your car has a mechanic, but when it comes to good body mechanics, it’s all up to you. Find out how to prevent injury in today’s top 5 list. The…
Today on the First 40 Miles, your car has a mechanic, but when it comes to good body mechanics, it’s all up to you. Find out how to prevent injury in today’s top 5 list. The…
00:26:34 |
Tue 28 Feb 2017
119: Sidelined By Injury
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 us from even getting out on the trail. We’ll…
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 us from even getting out on the trail. We’ll…
00:22:43 |
Tue 21 Feb 2017
118: The Baditude
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 easy solutions for how to combat it. Then on the SUMMIT …
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 easy solutions for how to combat it. Then on the SUMMIT …
00:26:38 |
Tue 14 Feb 2017
117: RUBBISH: The Trash on the Trail Episode
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, then share our top 5 favorite pieces of trash that …
Today on the First 40 Miles, RUBBISH: The Backpacking Trash Episode. We’ll answer some questions about trash on the trail, then share our top 5 favorite pieces of trash that …
00:26:02 |
Tue 07 Feb 2017
116: Three Stories and Three Takeaways
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 from their experiences. Then on the SUMMIT Gear R…
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 from their experiences. Then on the SUMMIT Gear R…
00:32:04 |
Tue 31 Jan 2017
115: Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017 Report
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, today’s SUMMIT Gear Review features a buttery…
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, today’s SUMMIT Gear Review features a buttery…
00:37:32 |
Tue 24 Jan 2017
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