Welcome to episode 108 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'm Josh Legler and this is the first 40 miles

today on the first 40 miles sketch art on the trail. If you're inspired by Purple Mountains

majesty we'll give you a few reasons why you should take the time to sketch what

you see.

Plus on today's top five list,

we've put together a packing list for a two-ounce art kit.

On the Summit Gear Review, we'll show you an ultra-light way to liven up your plain air sketches with

vibrant watercolors. Then on the backpack hack of the week an entire watercolor

palette that weighs less than the toothpaste you put on your toothbrush this morning.

All this, and that's about it.

Today on the first 40 miles.

Well, the whole idea for this episode started

when I checked out a book from the library a few months ago called Art Before Breakfast by

Danny Gregory and the little tagline underneath it was something like a zillion ways to be creative before breakfast or something and

that was actually what intrigued me about the book I was like oh a zillion ways to

be created?

This book doesn't over promise.

I'll take the bait, sure.

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