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
094: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016
Show Notes: Episode 094
Today on the First 40 Miles, a sneak peek inside 2017 outdoor trends and upcoming gear! Then, on the SUMMIT Gear Review we’ll share a Nalgene that is 50% more than the Nalgen…
Today on the First 40 Miles, a sneak peek inside 2017 outdoor trends and upcoming gear! Then, on the SUMMIT Gear Review we’ll share a Nalgene that is 50% more than the Nalgen…
00:38:02 |
Tue 30 Aug 2016
093: What’s Up With Queen Moonracer?
Show Notes: Episode 093
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever met someone on the trail who sounds like they were named by cartoon characters, you have discovered trail names! And today we’ll sh…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever met someone on the trail who sounds like they were named by cartoon characters, you have discovered trail names! And today we’ll sh…
00:25:56 |
Tue 23 Aug 2016
092: Am I Going to Die?
Show Notes: Episode 092
Today on the First 40 Miles, don’t die! If you’re nervous about getting out on the trail, we’ll share the top 5 ways people die and how to avoid them…mostly. Then we’ll shar…
Today on the First 40 Miles, don’t die! If you’re nervous about getting out on the trail, we’ll share the top 5 ways people die and how to avoid them…mostly. Then we’ll shar…
00:26:17 |
Tue 16 Aug 2016
091: A Beginner Forever
Show Notes: Episode 091
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re new to backpacking, how long are you allowed to claim that beginner status? And what does it mean to be a beginner? Then on today’s To…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re new to backpacking, how long are you allowed to claim that beginner status? And what does it mean to be a beginner? Then on today’s To…
00:33:49 |
Tue 09 Aug 2016
090: HANG: The Hammock Camping Episode
Show Notes: Episode 090
Today on the First 40 Miles, HANG: The Hammock Camping Episode! We’ve always schlepped a tent while backpacking, but recently our eyes were opened to the other options on the…
Today on the First 40 Miles, HANG: The Hammock Camping Episode! We’ve always schlepped a tent while backpacking, but recently our eyes were opened to the other options on the…
00:32:08 |
Tue 02 Aug 2016
089: Backpacking in the Olympics
Show Notes: Episode 089
Today on the First 40 Miles, with Summer Olympics coming soon, we have one question on our minds: why isn’t backpacking an Olympic sport? Then on today’s Top 5 List, we’ll pe…
Today on the First 40 Miles, with Summer Olympics coming soon, we have one question on our minds: why isn’t backpacking an Olympic sport? Then on today’s Top 5 List, we’ll pe…
00:34:48 |
Tue 26 Jul 2016
088: Setting Reasonable Expectations
Show Notes: Episode 088
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ll talk about setting reasonable expectations—and why it will make your trip even better! Then, our Top 5 List will give you some great ideas …
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ll talk about setting reasonable expectations—and why it will make your trip even better! Then, our Top 5 List will give you some great ideas …
00:30:58 |
Tue 19 Jul 2016
087: Scoutmaster for a Day
Show Notes: Episode 087
Today on the First 40 Miles, you have one hour to teach half a dozen 12-13 year old boy scouts a handful of backpacking basics. Where to begin…? Then on the SUMMIT Gear Revi…
Today on the First 40 Miles, you have one hour to teach half a dozen 12-13 year old boy scouts a handful of backpacking basics. Where to begin…? Then on the SUMMIT Gear Revi…
00:34:45 |
Tue 12 Jul 2016
086: BUDGET: The Spending Episode
Show Notes: Episode 086
Today on the First 40 Miles, BUDGET: The Spending Episode. Does a budget truly limit us, or does it save us from stupid purchases we would make if we had unlimited resources? …
Today on the First 40 Miles, BUDGET: The Spending Episode. Does a budget truly limit us, or does it save us from stupid purchases we would make if we had unlimited resources? …
00:36:34 |
Tue 05 Jul 2016
085: MacGyver Moments
Show Notes: Episode 085
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever been involved in a wild international caper involving Caribbean terrorists, a stolen helicopter, and a roll of duct tape, you might…
Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever been involved in a wild international caper involving Caribbean terrorists, a stolen helicopter, and a roll of duct tape, you might…
Tue 28 Jun 2016
084: Nature is the Birthplace of Creativity
Show Notes: Episode 084
Today on the First 40 Miles, if necessity is the mother of invention, then nature is the maternity ward. Then on today’s top 5 list, we’ll share the 5 types of YouTubers that …
Today on the First 40 Miles, if necessity is the mother of invention, then nature is the maternity ward. Then on today’s top 5 list, we’ll share the 5 types of YouTubers that …
00:34:26 |
Tue 21 Jun 2016
083: Lessons from Dad
Show Notes: Episode 083
Today on the First 40 Miles, fathers play such a critical role in helping their children discover and love the outdoors. Today we celebrate and honor Fathers for their role in…
Today on the First 40 Miles, fathers play such a critical role in helping their children discover and love the outdoors. Today we celebrate and honor Fathers for their role in…
00:35:07 |
Tue 14 Jun 2016
082: CLICK 2.0: The Photography Technique Episode
Show Notes: Episode 082
Today on the First 40 Miles, CLICK 2.0, The Photography Technique Episode. If you’ve ever wondered how to capture starlight or soften a bubbling brook, we’ll have some beginne…
Today on the First 40 Miles, CLICK 2.0, The Photography Technique Episode. If you’ve ever wondered how to capture starlight or soften a bubbling brook, we’ll have some beginne…
00:36:50 |
Tue 07 Jun 2016
081: Perfect Popcorn on the Trail
Show Notes: Episode 081
Today on the First 40 Miles, backpackers spend their time in the backcountry, but your first outdoor experiences were probably in the frontcountry. We’ll explain the differenc…
Today on the First 40 Miles, backpackers spend their time in the backcountry, but your first outdoor experiences were probably in the frontcountry. We’ll explain the differenc…
00:30:11 |
Tue 31 May 2016
080: Managing Your Risk
Show Notes: Episode 080
Today on the First 40 Miles, staying inside has its benefits. No risk, but, no reward. On today’s Top 5 List we’ll help you put together your risk management plan. For today’s…
Today on the First 40 Miles, staying inside has its benefits. No risk, but, no reward. On today’s Top 5 List we’ll help you put together your risk management plan. For today’s…
00:31:58 |
Tue 24 May 2016
079: Electronics on the Trail
Show Notes: Episode 079
Today on the First 40 Miles, many of us go hiking and backpacking so we can unplug, but what if you can’t? When it comes to electronics—we’re literally surrounded. Then on tod…
Today on the First 40 Miles, many of us go hiking and backpacking so we can unplug, but what if you can’t? When it comes to electronics—we’re literally surrounded. Then on tod…
00:28:52 |
Tue 17 May 2016
078: The First 40 Kilometers
Show Notes: Episode 078
Today on The First 40 Kilometers, we discuss the metric lifestyle and how it applies to backpackers and bushwhackers. Then, as promised in episode 68, you’ll learn the top 5 r…
Today on The First 40 Kilometers, we discuss the metric lifestyle and how it applies to backpackers and bushwhackers. Then, as promised in episode 68, you’ll learn the top 5 r…
00:26:55 |
Tue 10 May 2016
077: CLICK: The Photography Gear Episode
Show Notes: Episode 077
Today on The First 40 Miles, CLICK: The Photography Gear Episode. We can’t provide you with stunning scenery, but we can help you incorporate photography in your backpacking a…
Today on The First 40 Miles, CLICK: The Photography Gear Episode. We can’t provide you with stunning scenery, but we can help you incorporate photography in your backpacking a…
00:37:52 |
Tue 03 May 2016
076: On the Rogue Again
Show Notes: Episode 076
Today on The First 40 Miles, our family heads out on a spring adventure, being careful to dodge areas of dense population and rascally weather—and we’ll let the kids share the…
Today on The First 40 Miles, our family heads out on a spring adventure, being careful to dodge areas of dense population and rascally weather—and we’ll let the kids share the…
00:25:28 |
Tue 26 Apr 2016
075: What Ever Happened to GoLite?
Show Notes: Episode 075 What Ever Happened to GoLite?
Today on The First 40 Miles, what ever happened to GoLite, the well-loved backpacking gear company? We have some great news! Then we’ll share the…
Today on The First 40 Miles, what ever happened to GoLite, the well-loved backpacking gear company? We have some great news! Then we’ll share the…
00:28:23 |
Tue 19 Apr 2016
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