The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

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074: Right of Way

Posted April 12, 201600:25:23

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?...

073: CAT FOOD: The DIY Alcohol Stove Episode

Posted April 5, 201600:29:42

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...

072: Ha-ha-happy April Fool’s Day

Posted March 29, 201600:23:47

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...

071: The Art of Nanomanaging

Posted March 22, 201600:28:13

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?...

070: Stuck in a Rut

Posted March 15, 201600:23:30

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...