The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

The First 40 Miles is a podcast for people who are new to hiking and backpacking.

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029: SHORT AND SWEET: The Children + Backpacking Episode

Posted June 2, 201500:31:15

Today on The First 40 Miles, SHORT AND SWEET: The Children + Backpacking Episode. We have The Top 5 Outdoor Skills Every Child Should Know. Then we...

028: It’s All Uphill From Here

Posted May 26, 201500:29:00

Today on The First 40 Miles, The Top 5 Tips that will help you make it through the tough uphill climbs. On the SUMMIT Gear Review, we’ll show you...

027: You’ll Never Stand in Line for A View

Posted May 19, 201500:28:17

Today on The First 40 Miles, The Top 5 New Things Heather Wants to Try on a Future Backpacking Trip. The SUMMIT Gear Review will show you the best place...

026: Backpacking Gifts for Grads and Newlyweds

Posted May 12, 201500:29:32

Today on The First 40 Miles, we discover how a simple glitch submarined a recent Kickstarter campaign we shared with you. Then, school graduation is...

025: AHEAD OF THE CURVE: The Women + Backpacking Episode

Posted May 5, 201500:30:02

Today on The First 40 Miles, it’s our Women + Backpacking Episode! We’ll share the top 5 questions about Women and Backpacking and what to do to...