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Today on the First 40 Miles, If you’re planning your first overnight backpacking trip, we’ll talk about a few things that might surprise you. Next on our SUMMIT Gear Review an all-American pair of socks from a company who set out to create the best sock ever. Then, this week’s hack will get you outside, then inside, then back outside again! And we’ll wrap up with a little trail wisdom from Mr. Frost.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, each of us are in a constant state of learning, and we’re all on different paths. Today we’ll share a few things that we have learned recently. Then, a spikey way to stay on the icy, snowy trails. For our Backpack Hack of the Week, a listener shares a tip he learned from another hiker.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, is it possible to go out into the wilderness with a crusty loaf and a canteen of water—and then derive everything else you need from the land? We’ll share our experiences with foraging. Then on today’s Top 5 List, we’ll share the top 5 things that Heather does on every single trip. Next, we’re skipping the SUMMIT Gear Review and having a little story time instead. Today’s Backpack Hack of the Week is a little creepy, but super useful
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Today on the First 40 Miles, ROPE: The Knot Episode. We’ll be extremely judicious with the knot puns and deliver some solid info on how to start incorporating these mathematical beauties into your outdoor adventures. For today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, a cheap way to get a whole lot of line that’ll keep your tarp from flying away. Next, on the Backpack Hack of the week, a quick way to mark your rope. And we’ll wrap up with a quote from some folks who wanted to tie our country together!
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Today on the First 40 Miles, your car has a mechanic, but when it comes to good body mechanics, it’s all up to you. Find out how to prevent injury in today’s top 5 list. Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a piece of backpacking clothing that goes before the base layer. Next, a zero gram solution that will support your lower back while you’re taking a quick break. And we’ll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from the Bible.
