213: Health Benefits of Backpacking

The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast by Heather Legler

Dec 11, 201825:26Sports & Recreation

Today on the First 40 Miles, if you haven’t figured it out by experience, then we’ll give you one more huge reason to begin backpacking…the health benefits! The list of health benefits ishuge! Then our SUMMIT Gear Review...

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