The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

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089: Backpacking in the Olympics

Posted July 26, 201600:34:48

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...

088: Setting Reasonable Expectations

Posted July 19, 201600:30:58

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! ...

087: Scoutmaster for a Day

Posted July 12, 201600:34:45

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. ...

086: BUDGET: The Spending Episode

Posted July 5, 201600:36:34

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...

085: MacGyver Moments

Posted June 28, 2016

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...