Welcome to episode 28 of the first 40 miles. If you're new to backpacking or if you're

hopelessly in love with someone who wants you to love backpacking, then

this podcast is for you. We'll talk about the essentials, how to lighten your load,

and how to make the most of your time on the trail. I'm your host Heather Legler.

And I'm Josh Legler. this is the first 40 miles. Today on the

first 40 miles the top five tips that will help you make it through those

tough uphill climbs.

On the summit gear review, we'll show you a vast improvement to the humble hiking stick.

For the backpack hack of the week, noodles noodlesles, Noodles Everywhere.

And we'll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from Mr Emerson.

All this, and that's about it.

Today, on the first 40 miles.

Hey Heather, you're about a month away from Girls Camp coming up.

You're one of the leaders for kind of this regional girls camp

for our church.

How are things going with the preparation?

Well, we've been meeting once a month and I'm in charge of just a few girls that will be teaching

all of the rest of the girls at girls camp.

And so we've been going over things. all of the rest of the girls at Girls Camp.

And so we've been going over things

kind of in the survival skills category.

So I wanted to kind of run through the list

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