Summary: Show Notes: Episode 100<br> Today on the First 40 Miles, this is episode 100! And we have a shocking revelation: this is not a backpacking podcast—and we’ll tell you why in our top 5 list today. We’ll also have a fun announcement that will put our First 40 Milers and their stories on center stage. For today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, a simple no cook dinner that packs in flavor, nutritional density, and over 1000 calories.<br> Opening<br> <br> * Episode 100! What we’ve loved so far about this podcast<br> * Hearing people’s stories<br> * New hand lettered T shirt announcement!<br> <br> Top 5 Things The First 40 Miles is Really About<br> Self-Sufficiency<br> <br> * On a backpacking trip, it’s your job to be 100% prepared. You bring all the tools and supplies you need.<br> * “Everything transfers”<br> * If you can learn self-sufficiency in one area of your life, it will spill over into other areas of your life.<br> <br> Prioritizing<br> <br> * This is a podcast about making priorities<br> * Prioritizing time outside and time with those you love<br> <br> Finding the Divine in Nature<br> <br> * God created this world and everything in it so that when we see those things they remind us of how much he loves us<br> * All the principles of design are found in nature<br> * Balance, emphasis, movement, pattern, repetition, proportion, rhythm , variety, unity.<br> * It’s clear that this world was not only created and organized, but divinely designed as well.<br> <br> Creativity <br> <br> * Backpacking is one of the most creative things you can do.<br> * Not only does it spur creative ideas, but it also forces you to think creatively.<br> <br> Finding Your Own Path <br> <br> * Everyone approaches the outdoors with their own expectations and their own way<br> * Not everything that we talk about on The First 40 Miles will resonate with every listener<br> * That’s part of the great thing about backpacking! You create your own story! You create your own journey! You get out of it what you want to get out of it!<br> * We’re simply here to encourage you along your own path and share our experiences<br> <br> Announcement about <a href="http://TheFirst40Miles.com/story">TheFirst40Miles.com/story</a><br> <br> * We are collecting stories of your most recent backpacking trip and why it was memorable. To share your story, go to <br> * <a href="http://TheFirst40Miles.com/story">TheFirst40Miles.com/story</a><br> * Two stories from friends at the Outdoor Retailer show<br> <br> Backpack Hack of the Week™: Best Dinner Yet<br> 1 cup bulgar<br> 1 cup water<br> 1 can lightly smoked sardines in oil (do not drain!)<br> 4 ounce block hard cheese (asiago, cheddar, pecorino Romano)<br> Add water to bulgar and wait 90 minutes for bulgar to rehydrate. Add in other ingredients.<br> About 1,069 calories<br> Trail Wisdom<br> “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”<br> -Frank A. Clark<br>
