Welcome to episode 138 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

the essential 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 the Geo Cashing episode we'll show you how to turn a simple hike into a bushwhacking

treasure hunt and we'll walk you through the steps to incorporate this fun activity into your

next outdoor adventure.

Then a feature-rich solar charger that can power your next

backpacking trip.

On today's backpack hack of the week, a free app that will get you started geocashing in minutes.

All this, and that's about it.

Today, on the first 40 miles. Today I'm dealing with a little bit of a cold so my voice

sounds deeper or if my nose sounds kind of stuffy, that's why.

You'll be back to normal next week.

Yeah, yeah, I think I know exactly what caused it.

I've been trying to eat really healthy these last few months

and then a few days ago we bought some

red vines and I had some of those and we had some mores and I think it just tanked my immune system

so I sound a little bit more manly today and I think

that's what did it.

Well it sounds like you should go back and listen to episode 129, our pre-trip nutrition episode. Take some notes this time.

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