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
114: Winter is Summer Prep
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 that you’ll want to consider next time you pack. F…
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 that you’ll want to consider next time you pack. F…
00:32:09 |
Tue 17 Jan 2017
113: How to Pack for a Trip
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. Gear everywhere. We can’t help you with that, but w…
Today on the First 40 Miles, packing for a backpacking trip can sometimes look like the aftermath of an REI rummage sale. Gear everywhere. We can’t help you with that, but w…
00:32:35 |
Tue 10 Jan 2017
112: CREATE: The Outdoor Innovators Episode
Show Notes: Episode 112 CREATE: The Outdoor Innovators Episode
Today on the First 40 Miles, CREATE: The Outdoor Innovators Episode. If you’ve ever had a great idea for a piece of outdoor gear, we’ll…
Today on the First 40 Miles, CREATE: The Outdoor Innovators Episode. If you’ve ever had a great idea for a piece of outdoor gear, we’ll…
00:36:47 |
Tue 03 Jan 2017
111: Zero Days
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 where you don’t hike at all? Absolutely! We’l…
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 where you don’t hike at all? Absolutely! We’l…
00:30:41 |
Tue 27 Dec 2016
110: The Shortest, Darkest Day of the Year
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 talk about lumens, lightbulbs, and LEDs and what they …
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 talk about lumens, lightbulbs, and LEDs and what they …
00:30:17 |
Tue 20 Dec 2016
109: Wish List
Show Notes: Episode 109
Today on the First 40 Miles, if we could give a pack full of brightly wrapped gifts to each of our listeners, what would we give? Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, Columbia has…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if we could give a pack full of brightly wrapped gifts to each of our listeners, what would we give? Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, Columbia has…
00:31:16 |
Tue 13 Dec 2016
108: SKETCH: Art on the Trail
Show Notes: Episode 108
Today on the First 40 Miles, SKETCH: Art on the Trail. If you’re inspired by purple mountains majesty, we’ll give you a few reasons why you should take the time to sketch wha…
Today on the First 40 Miles, SKETCH: Art on the Trail. If you’re inspired by purple mountains majesty, we’ll give you a few reasons why you should take the time to sketch wha…
00:33:11 |
Tue 06 Dec 2016
107: We Have a Cookbook!
Show Notes: Episode 107
Today on the First 40 Miles, we have a cookbook! And we’ll share some behind the scenes details along with some tips to help you create your own recipes! Then on the SUMMIT …
Today on the First 40 Miles, we have a cookbook! And we’ll share some behind the scenes details along with some tips to help you create your own recipes! Then on the SUMMIT …
00:30:33 |
Tue 29 Nov 2016
106: Black Friday Backpacking Options
Show Notes: Episode 106
Today on the First 40 Miles, along with thousands of other folks this week, we’ll ditch the midnight shopping, the mall mayhem and the deals on flat screen TVs for a little ti…
Today on the First 40 Miles, along with thousands of other folks this week, we’ll ditch the midnight shopping, the mall mayhem and the deals on flat screen TVs for a little ti…
00:33:22 |
Tue 22 Nov 2016
105: Is There a Right and Proper Way to Backpack?
Show Notes: Episode 105
Today on the First 40 Miles, if your mother in law tells you there is one right way to set the table for Thanksgiving dinner, you may or may not believe her. But believe us w…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if your mother in law tells you there is one right way to set the table for Thanksgiving dinner, you may or may not believe her. But believe us w…
00:26:21 |
Tue 15 Nov 2016
104: Trip and Fall
Show Notes: Episode 104
Today on the First 40 Miles, usually your pack is lighter on the way home… but not on our most recent trip, and we’ll tell you why. Then on today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, what d…
Today on the First 40 Miles, usually your pack is lighter on the way home… but not on our most recent trip, and we’ll tell you why. Then on today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, what d…
00:27:33 |
Tue 08 Nov 2016
103: SNOOZE: The Sleeping Episode
Show Notes: Episode 103
Today on the First 40 Miles, SNOOZE: The sleeping Episode. This does not mean you can sleep through this episode. However you may sleep a little better on your next backpack…
Today on the First 40 Miles, SNOOZE: The sleeping Episode. This does not mean you can sleep through this episode. However you may sleep a little better on your next backpack…
00:36:19 |
Tue 01 Nov 2016
102: Stories that Inspire
Show Notes: Episode 102
Today on the First 40 Miles, there is power in sharing stories—and we’ll tell you why your stories are so important! Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a super simple water filt…
Today on the First 40 Miles, there is power in sharing stories—and we’ll tell you why your stories are so important! Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a super simple water filt…
00:25:39 |
Tue 25 Oct 2016
101: The Ultimate Pancake Challenge
Show Notes: Episode 101
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve always wondered why people make pancakes on the trail…so today we face The Ultimate Pancake Challenge. We’ll also share the top 5 ways to m…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve always wondered why people make pancakes on the trail…so today we face The Ultimate Pancake Challenge. We’ll also share the top 5 ways to m…
00:31:22 |
Tue 18 Oct 2016
100: Celebrating Episode 100!
Show Notes: Episode 100
Today on the First 40 Miles, this is episode 100! And we have a shocking revelation: this is not a backpacking podcast—and we’ll tell you why in our top 5 list today. We’ll …
Today on the First 40 Miles, this is episode 100! And we have a shocking revelation: this is not a backpacking podcast—and we’ll tell you why in our top 5 list today. We’ll …
00:27:34 |
Tue 11 Oct 2016
099: BLINK: The Eyes Episode
Show Notes: Episode 099
Today on the First 40 Miles, BLINK: The Eye Episode. Most of us rely on our sight to help us navigate the trail, which means that eye health is a critical part of backpacking…
Today on the First 40 Miles, BLINK: The Eye Episode. Most of us rely on our sight to help us navigate the trail, which means that eye health is a critical part of backpacking…
00:24:34 |
Tue 04 Oct 2016
098: Seeing Beyond the Marketing Hype
Show Notes: Episode 098
Today on the First 40 Miles: New! Improved! Ultralight! Waterproof! Breathable! And loaded with functionality! These are words you might read on the packaging for backpacking…
Today on the First 40 Miles: New! Improved! Ultralight! Waterproof! Breathable! And loaded with functionality! These are words you might read on the packaging for backpacking…
00:28:26 |
Tue 27 Sep 2016
097: Google Trails
Show Notes: Episode 097
Today on the First 40 Miles, Google Maps is awesome, but what if you could brainstorm a new Google initiative called Google Trails—what would you include? Then on Today’s Top…
Today on the First 40 Miles, Google Maps is awesome, but what if you could brainstorm a new Google initiative called Google Trails—what would you include? Then on Today’s Top…
00:27:50 |
Tue 20 Sep 2016
096: The Last Trip of the Summer
Show Notes: Episode 096
Today on the First 40 Miles, our last family trip of the summer—and this trip did not disappoint! We’ll share the top 5 things we loved about our trip to the Oregon coast. T…
Today on the First 40 Miles, our last family trip of the summer—and this trip did not disappoint! We’ll share the top 5 things we loved about our trip to the Oregon coast. T…
00:33:50 |
Tue 13 Sep 2016
095: TWO: The Couples Episode
Show Notes: Episode 095
Today on the First 40 Miles, TWO: The Couples Episode. If you’re hiking or backpacking with your significant other, there are some great benefits—and some relationship pitfal…
Today on the First 40 Miles, TWO: The Couples Episode. If you’re hiking or backpacking with your significant other, there are some great benefits—and some relationship pitfal…
00:32:37 |
Tue 06 Sep 2016
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