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

05/05/15 • 30 min

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The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

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 prepare for a successful trip. On the SUMMITTM Gear Review, we’ll teach you the Mayan name for Bonefish and why it matters! On The Backpack Hack of the WeekTM we’ll share a $1 solution to the most common female complaint on the trail. Then we’ll answer a question that applies to folks with long hair.

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