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
054: Six Words
Show Notes: Episode 054
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’re looking for a way to avoid eye contact with raisins, we may have the perfect breakup option in our Top 5 List today! Then, the SUMMIT Ge…
Today on The First 40 Miles, if you’re looking for a way to avoid eye contact with raisins, we may have the perfect breakup option in our Top 5 List today! Then, the SUMMIT Ge…
00:33:07 |
Tue 24 Nov 2015
053: Pilgrims and Strangers
Show Notes: Episode 053
Today on The First 40 Miles, is it possible to pack an entire Thanksgiving Dinner in your pack? Nope. But there are a few things you can pack that’ll get you pretty close to i…
Today on The First 40 Miles, is it possible to pack an entire Thanksgiving Dinner in your pack? Nope. But there are a few things you can pack that’ll get you pretty close to i…
00:27:28 |
Tue 17 Nov 2015
052: Cutting the Switchbacks
Show Notes: Episode 052
Today on The First 40 Miles, there are times when shortcuts are a bad idea, and times when they’re a great idea! We’ll help you figure it all out in today’s Top 5 List. Then, …
Today on The First 40 Miles, there are times when shortcuts are a bad idea, and times when they’re a great idea! We’ll help you figure it all out in today’s Top 5 List. Then, …
00:33:08 |
Tue 10 Nov 2015
051: HEEL TO TOE: The Sock Episode
Show Notes: Episode 051 HEEL TO TOE: The Sock Episode
Today on The First 40 Miles, HEEL TO TOE: The Sock Episode! On the Top 5 List, we’ll share the top 5 non-traditional hiking socks. Then on the S…
Today on The First 40 Miles, HEEL TO TOE: The Sock Episode! On the Top 5 List, we’ll share the top 5 non-traditional hiking socks. Then on the S…
00:27:40 |
Tue 03 Nov 2015
050: Secrets, Vampires, and Fake Spiders
Show Notes: Episode 050
Today on The First 40 Miles, how to hoard massive amounts of simple carbs for your next backpacking trip. On the Top 5 List, we’ll share the top five secrets you should never …
Today on The First 40 Miles, how to hoard massive amounts of simple carbs for your next backpacking trip. On the Top 5 List, we’ll share the top five secrets you should never …
00:28:45 |
Tue 27 Oct 2015
049: Mom’s Advice
Show Notes: Episode 049
Today on The First 40 Miles, Heather’s mom celebrates a milestone birthday and gets the spotlight! We share a letter she wrote to Heather that has some great backpacking advic…
Today on The First 40 Miles, Heather’s mom celebrates a milestone birthday and gets the spotlight! We share a letter she wrote to Heather that has some great backpacking advic…
00:25:31 |
Tue 20 Oct 2015
048: Quick Change of Plans
Show Notes: Episode 048
Today on The First 40 Miles, what are those crazy backpackers up to next? We’ll find out when we check the news for stories. On today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, find out what happe…
Today on The First 40 Miles, what are those crazy backpackers up to next? We’ll find out when we check the news for stories. On today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, find out what happe…
00:33:11 |
Tue 13 Oct 2015
047: WILD: The Bear Episode
Show Notes: Episode 047
Today on The First 40 Miles, what do a diminutive military leader and a thousand pound grizzly bear have in common? Today’s Top 5 List may have the answer. Then in today’s SUM…
Today on The First 40 Miles, what do a diminutive military leader and a thousand pound grizzly bear have in common? Today’s Top 5 List may have the answer. Then in today’s SUM…
00:28:44 |
Tue 06 Oct 2015
046: You Can’t Beat a Classic
Show Notes: Episode 046
Today on The First 40 Miles, when dreams of a toasty fire turn to sour grapes, what’s a backpacker to do? You’ll learn 5 ways to deal with cancelled campfires. Then on the SUM…
Today on The First 40 Miles, when dreams of a toasty fire turn to sour grapes, what’s a backpacker to do? You’ll learn 5 ways to deal with cancelled campfires. Then on the SUM…
00:23:30 |
Tue 29 Sep 2015
045: First, Second and Third Time’s a Charm
Today on The First 40 Miles, what are those last minute things you need right before a trip? Believe or not, there are five pre-trip incidentals that will help with pre-trip prep! Next, on the SUMMIT…
00:31:01 |
Tue 22 Sep 2015
044: Wanna Go Stoveless?
Today on The First 40 Miles, you may be prepared for your next backpacking trip, but are you prepared for a natural disaster? You may be more prepared than you think! Then, we share the top 5 benefit…
00:33:02 |
Tue 15 Sep 2015
043: Trends in Backpacking
Today on The First 40 Miles, learn about the upcoming trends in backpacking gear. Then, on The SUMMIT Gear Review, the headlamp that illuminates without a lot of complicated button pushing. Next, the…
00:28:41 |
Tue 08 Sep 2015
042: SPARK: The Fire Episode
Today on The First 40 Miles, fire has met its match. Learn five ways to light a fire that you may not have heard of before. Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, Heather’s obsession with stoves is fueled w…
00:31:14 |
Tue 01 Sep 2015
041: Rescue on the Trail
Today on The First 40 Miles, whether you lost your food to a hungry chipmunk, or you got a flat tire at the trail head, there are good people out on the trail who want to help. We’ll show you five wa…
00:30:13 |
Tue 25 Aug 2015
040: THE FIRST 40th EPISODE!
Today on The First 40 Miles, we’re celebrating our 40th episode!! The 40th episode isn’t typically a great achievement or milestone for most podcasts out there, but since our show is the First 40 Mil…
00:31:01 |
Tue 18 Aug 2015
039: How to Revive a Dead Pack
Today on The First 40 Miles, what kind of backpacker are you? Find out your type! Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a ten essential basic that may require a little educating to use. On the Backpack Hac…
00:35:15 |
Tue 11 Aug 2015
038: GRUB: The Food Episode
Today on The First 40 Miles, GRUB: The Food Episode! We’ll give you 5 great ways to protect yourself and future hikers in your outdoor kitchen. Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a squirrel would have t…
00:34:15 |
Tue 04 Aug 2015
037: Questions for Newbies
Today on The First 40 Miles, the Top 5 Questions Every New Backpacker Should Ask. On the SUMMIT Gear Review, you’ll find a nice budget option for keeping your ten essentials in perfect order. Then, o…
00:29:32 |
Tue 28 Jul 2015
036: Blessed, Honored Pioneer!
Today on The First 40 Miles, the top 5 backpacking tips from some hearty Americans who lived in the days before ibuprofen (1961), freeze dried food (1905), or even the zipper (1893). On the SUMMIT Ge…
00:24:44 |
Tue 21 Jul 2015
035: Close to Home
Today on The First 40 Miles, the Top 5 Things You Need to Know to Beat the Sun. Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, we’ll show you the perfect pouch that will help you transport your grandma’s famous jal…
00:24:11 |
Tue 14 Jul 2015
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