The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

Recent Episodes

019: This Land Was Made for You and Me

Posted March 24, 2015 • 00:22:04

This land was made for you and me and 132,000 acres of Redwood trees in the Redwood National and State Park. Next, we share our top 5 tips for planning...

018: Don’t Blow the Budget!

Posted March 17, 2015 • 00:25:49

Today on The First 40 Miles we’ll talk about combining backpacking with trail service. Next, the Top 5 ways to blow your backpacking budget. The SUMMIT...

017: How to Find Awesome Trails

Posted March 10, 2015 • 00:25:17

Today we celebrate International Day of Awesomeness! We talk about finding awesome "backpackable" trails. Next, Heather shares her current bucket...

016: Say Goodbye to Sore Muscles

Posted March 3, 2015 • 00:25:11

Want to avoid muscle soreness? It may be preventable! Next, on the Ready for Adventure segment, we’ll see if TSA is ready for Heather’s backpacking...

015: Alpaca: A Fiber to be Reckoned With

Posted February 24, 2015 • 00:25:52

Photo: William Warby (https://www.flickr.com/people/wwarby/) Show Notes: Episode 015 Heather shares a reason to listen to some brotherly advice. Then,...