The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

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205: Steve’s Trip Report

Posted October 16, 201800:21:43

Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re checking in with our friend Steve, who completed a thru hike of the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail this...

146: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017

Posted August 29, 201700:34:17

Show Notes: Episode 146 Today on the First 40 Miles, what’s new in the world of backpacking gear?  We’re back from the Outdoor Retailer Show to...

137: Getting Social on the Trail

Posted June 27, 201700:29:21

Show Notes: Episode 137 Today on the First 40 Miles, how do you find people to hike with?  We’ll play a fun game today to see if we can answer that...

136: Move to Backpack, Backpack to Move

Posted June 20, 201700:36:58

Show Notes: Episode 136 Today on the First 40 Miles, a hiker, a backpacker and a biomechanist all walk up to a bar.  What they do next might just surprise...

135: Dreaming of Trail Time

Posted June 13, 201700:29:18

Show Notes: Episode 135 Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re planning your first backpacking trip, you may have some visions in your head about...