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019: This Land Was Made for You and Me
019: This Land Was Made for You and Me
This land was made for you and me and 132,000 acres of Redwood trees in the Redwood National and State Park. Next, we sh... Read more
24 Mar 2015
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22mins
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018: Don’t Blow the Budget!
018: Don’t Blow the Budget!
Today on The First 40 Miles we’ll talk about combining backpacking with trail service. Next, the Top 5 ways to blow your... Read more
17 Mar 2015
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25mins
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124: Anatomy of an Overnight Backpacking Trip
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069: The Ten Essentials
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047: WILD: The Bear Episode
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058: A Glorious Night Hike
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051: HEEL TO TOE: The Sock Episode
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Today on The First 40 Miles, HEEL TO TOE: The Sock Episode! On the Top 5 List, we’ll share the top 5 non-traditional hik... Read more
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113: How to Pack for a Trip
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043: Trends in Backpacking
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Today on The First 40 Miles, learn about the upcoming trends in backpacking gear. Then, on The SUMMIT Gear Review, the h... Read more
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062: Is the Pack Half Full or Half Empty?
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Today on The First 40 Miles, is the pack half full or half empty? How you answer that question may determine your experi... Read more
19 Jan 2016
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007: When It Rains, You’re Covered
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Recent research by a Kansas State physicist proves that petite folks have the advantage on the trail. Next, be sure to ... Read more
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052: Cutting the Switchbacks
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Today on The First 40 Miles, there are times when shortcuts are a bad idea, and times when they’re a great idea! We’ll h... Read more
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136: Move to Backpack, Backpack to Move
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Today on the First 40 Miles, a hiker, a backpacker and a biomechanist all walk up to a bar. What they do next might jus... Read more
20 Jun 2017
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064: CHILL: The Winter Backpacking Episode
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Today on The First 40 Miles, is backpacking just a summer fling? We’ll talk about the challenges of winter backpacking, ... Read more
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147: DRIED: The Dehydrated Food Episode
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Today on the First 40 Miles, the surest way to lighten your food load is to extract the water from it. We’ll share our ... Read more
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053: Pilgrims and Strangers
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177: BEGINNERS: One Step at a Time
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Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re a beginner backpacker, you are on the threshold of one of the most thrilling adve... Read more
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037: Questions for Newbies
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Today on The First 40 Miles, the Top 5 Questions Every New Backpacker Should Ask. On the SUMMIT Gear Review, you’ll find... Read more
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006: Pipe Organs vs Harmonicas
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038: GRUB: The Food Episode
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Today on The First 40 Miles, GRUB: The Food Episode! We’ll give you 5 great ways to protect yourself and future hikers i... Read more
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