Welcome to episode 40 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. And this is the first 40 miles.

Today on the first 40 miles we're celebrating our 40 episode. Now our 40th episode.

Now the 40th episode isn't typically a great achievement

or milestone for most podcasts out there,

but since our show is the first 40 miles, then you bet your potatoes. Our

40th episode is exciting for us. We decided to do something a little bit crazy and different today

and give you an unedited raw footage episode of the first 40 miles. So you'll be able to hear the behind the

scenes chatter, the outtakes as they happen, and those odd noises from

subrues and helicopters that normally get edited out.

All this and no guarantees today on the first 40 miles.

Yeah, so this episode might have some different background noises.

What?

Well, I was just saying we're writing out on everything.

Oh, no.

Okay, we're going to adjust our mic level.

We probably should. Hold on.

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