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
074: Right of Way
Show Notes: Episode 074
Today on The First 40 Miles, a hiker, a horse and a cyclist walk into a bar…is there a punchline or is there trail protocol? On the Top 5 List you’ll learn why Titanium isn’t …
Today on The First 40 Miles, a hiker, a horse and a cyclist walk into a bar…is there a punchline or is there trail protocol? On the Top 5 List you’ll learn why Titanium isn’t …
00:25:23 |
Tue 12 Apr 2016
073: CAT FOOD: The DIY Alcohol Stove Episode
Show Notes: Episode 073
Today on The First 40 Miles, whether you love cats or not, by the time we’re done today, you’ll be adding cat food to your grocery shopping list. And you might as well add som…
Today on The First 40 Miles, whether you love cats or not, by the time we’re done today, you’ll be adding cat food to your grocery shopping list. And you might as well add som…
00:29:42 |
Tue 05 Apr 2016
072: Ha-ha-happy April Fool’s Day
Show Notes: Episode 072
Today on The First 40 Miles, pranking your trail buddies is fun, but it’s even more fun if your trail buddies are barely tall enough to ride a roller coaster. Then, we’ll shar…
Today on The First 40 Miles, pranking your trail buddies is fun, but it’s even more fun if your trail buddies are barely tall enough to ride a roller coaster. Then, we’ll shar…
00:23:47 |
Tue 29 Mar 2016
071: The Art of Nanomanaging
Show Notes: Episode 071
Today on The First 40 Miles, micromanaging is a terrible strategy for bosses, and nanomanaging is even worse—but does it have merit on the trail? Then, 5 ways that you can nan…
Today on The First 40 Miles, micromanaging is a terrible strategy for bosses, and nanomanaging is even worse—but does it have merit on the trail? Then, 5 ways that you can nan…
00:28:16 |
Tue 22 Mar 2016
070: Stuck in a Rut
Show Notes: Episode 070
Today on The First 40 Miles, are you stuck in a rut, or do you believe that ruts aren’t even a thing on the trail? Then we’ll share the top 5 pieces of important backpacking e…
Today on The First 40 Miles, are you stuck in a rut, or do you believe that ruts aren’t even a thing on the trail? Then we’ll share the top 5 pieces of important backpacking e…
00:23:30 |
Tue 15 Mar 2016
069: The Ten Essentials
Show Notes: Episode 069
Today on the First 40 Miles, we get to dump out our ten essentials and spill what’s really inside. Then on today’s Top 5 list, we’ll take our First 40 Milers with us to the Sa…
Today on the First 40 Miles, we get to dump out our ten essentials and spill what’s really inside. Then on today’s Top 5 list, we’ll take our First 40 Milers with us to the Sa…
00:30:58 |
Tue 08 Mar 2016
068: FLOW: The Water Episode
Show Notes: Episode 068
Today on The First 40 Miles, FLOW: The Water Episode. If you like H2O, we’ve got some great info for you today! We’ll highlight the most common forms of water treatment on the…
Today on The First 40 Miles, FLOW: The Water Episode. If you like H2O, we’ve got some great info for you today! We’ll highlight the most common forms of water treatment on the…
00:27:28 |
Tue 01 Mar 2016
067: What in the Heck is VBL?
Show Notes: Episode 067
Today on The First 40 Miles, a three letter abbreviation that may make all the difference on your next adventure. Then, get your feet ready with five simple steps. On the SUMM…
Today on The First 40 Miles, a three letter abbreviation that may make all the difference on your next adventure. Then, get your feet ready with five simple steps. On the SUMM…
00:30:42 |
Tue 23 Feb 2016
066: Passion, Sport, Trend or Lifestyle?
Show Notes: Episode 066
Today on The First 40 Miles, is backpacking just a fad, a trend or is it more—and why didn’t the Beach Boys ever sing about it? Then on today’s top 5 list, we’ll share some ba…
Today on The First 40 Miles, is backpacking just a fad, a trend or is it more—and why didn’t the Beach Boys ever sing about it? Then on today’s top 5 list, we’ll share some ba…
00:32:53 |
Tue 16 Feb 2016
065: Hopelessly in Love
Show Notes: Episode 065
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’re hopelessly in love with someone, we have a few ideas you can stow away in your pack or use for Valentine’s Day. Then, on the SUMMIT Gear…
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’re hopelessly in love with someone, we have a few ideas you can stow away in your pack or use for Valentine’s Day. Then, on the SUMMIT Gear…
00:25:36 |
Tue 09 Feb 2016
064: CHILL: The Winter Backpacking Episode
Show Notes: Episode 064
Today on The First 40 Miles, is backpacking just a summer fling? We’ll talk about the challenges of winter backpacking, and how to remain thermally neutral. Then, if you’ve ev…
Today on The First 40 Miles, is backpacking just a summer fling? We’ll talk about the challenges of winter backpacking, and how to remain thermally neutral. Then, if you’ve ev…
00:27:51 |
Tue 02 Feb 2016
063: Outdoor Themes for 2016
Show Notes: Episode 063
Today on The First 40 Miles, what happens when thousands of outdoorsy people get together in one place? A city full of happy and healthy people. Then, on today’s top 5 list, w…
Today on The First 40 Miles, what happens when thousands of outdoorsy people get together in one place? A city full of happy and healthy people. Then, on today’s top 5 list, w…
00:31:11 |
Tue 26 Jan 2016
062: Is the Pack Half Full or Half Empty?
Show Notes: Episode 062
Today on The First 40 Miles, is the pack half full or half empty? How you answer that question may determine your experience on the trail. We’ll share five tips for new backpa…
Today on The First 40 Miles, is the pack half full or half empty? How you answer that question may determine your experience on the trail. We’ll share five tips for new backpa…
00:28:46 |
Tue 19 Jan 2016
061: The Perfect Gateway Activity
Show Notes: Episode 061
Today on The First 40 Miles, are you looking to persuade a friend or family member to come backpacking with you? We’ve got the perfect gateway activity to start them off with.…
Today on The First 40 Miles, are you looking to persuade a friend or family member to come backpacking with you? We’ve got the perfect gateway activity to start them off with.…
00:27:23 |
Tue 12 Jan 2016
060: FIX: The Gear Maintenance and Repair Episode
Show Notes: Episode 060
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’re scared to take your brand new gear out into the rough and wild wilderness because you think it might get damaged, have no fear! This epi…
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’re scared to take your brand new gear out into the rough and wild wilderness because you think it might get damaged, have no fear! This epi…
00:33:39 |
Tue 05 Jan 2016
059: A Recipe for Disaster
Show Notes: Episode 058
Today on The First 40 Miles, if eating more bacon is your 2016 New Year’s Resolution, we’re here to support you with five creative ways for you to achieve your goal! Then, i…
Today on The First 40 Miles, if eating more bacon is your 2016 New Year’s Resolution, we’re here to support you with five creative ways for you to achieve your goal! Then, i…
00:33:36 |
Tue 29 Dec 2015
058: A Glorious Night Hike
Show Notes: Episode 058
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever listened to the Christmas story from the Bible and felt some connection, we’ll share some good reasons why you may feel that way. O…
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever listened to the Christmas story from the Bible and felt some connection, we’ll share some good reasons why you may feel that way. O…
00:28:01 |
Tue 22 Dec 2015
057: How to Remain Thermally Neutral
Show Notes: Episode 057
Today on The First 40 Miles, we’ll tackle an issue that no presidential candidate has had the courage to tackle—and we have the numbers to back it up. Then on Today’s Top 5 li…
Today on The First 40 Miles, we’ll tackle an issue that no presidential candidate has had the courage to tackle—and we have the numbers to back it up. Then on Today’s Top 5 li…
00:32:22 |
Tue 15 Dec 2015
056: St. Nick on the Trail
Show Notes: Episode 056
Today on The First 40 Miles, ’tis the season for Christmas parodies! Then on today’s Top 5 List, we’ll share some fun ways to present your gifts. Next, on the SUMMIT Gear Revi…
Today on The First 40 Miles, ’tis the season for Christmas parodies! Then on today’s Top 5 List, we’ll share some fun ways to present your gifts. Next, on the SUMMIT Gear Revi…
00:28:37 |
Tue 08 Dec 2015
055: GIVE: The Gift Giving Episode
Show Notes: Episode 055
Today on The First 40 Miles, GIVE: The Gift Giving Episode! If you’ve ever wanted to give the 12 Days of Christmas, we have the whole thing planned out for you—minus the Lords…
Today on The First 40 Miles, GIVE: The Gift Giving Episode! If you’ve ever wanted to give the 12 Days of Christmas, we have the whole thing planned out for you—minus the Lords…
00:20:44 |
Tue 01 Dec 2015
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