Welcome to episode 63 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, what happens when thousands of outdoorsy people get together in one place?

A city full of happy and healthy people.

Then on today's top five list, we'll share the top five themes that have

tree huggers, peakbaggers and hill hikers all excited.

Next on the summit gear review you'll find out which knife replaced the heirloom that

Josh has been carrying since he was a scout.

On the backpack hack of the week, you'll learn how to use your fuel can to track fuel consumption.

And we'll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from our good friend on the trail again, Mr Emerson.

All this and that's about it today on the first 40 miles.

Twice a year in Salt Lake City, Utah, there's a show that brings all of the outdoor gear manufacturers together with gear retailers.

And really a lot of other entities come to this show.

It's called the outdoor retailer Winter Market in January and Summer Market in August.

And you got to go for the first time last January,

and then you went again in August.

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