Summary: Show Notes: Episode 143<br> Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve been planning this summer for the past year…and it did not disappoint—and it’s not even over yet. We’ll give you a mid-summer update on what we’ve been up to and the trails we’ve hiked. Then, we’ll share a hack from a real live Philmont Scout Ranger! And we’ll wrap up with a little trail wisdom that will leave you feeling refreshed.<br> Opening<br> <br> * Our summer update!<br> * Press Camp: Heather<br> * Philmont Scout Ranch: Family<br> * Mountain Trek: Hannah and Isaac<br> * Scout Camp/Girls Camp<br> * Upcoming Family Trip (to Three Mile Lake)<br> * Outdoor Retailer update soon!<br> <br> Top 5 Philmont Mountain Trek Highlights<br> As shared by two of our children, Hannah and Isaac, who spent the week as Philmont Mountain Trekkers.<br> SUMMIT Gear Shakedown<br> Hannah and Isaac share what gear worked for them on the Philmont backpacking trek and what didn’t work.<br> Backpack Hack of the Week: Sun Tea (as shared by listener)<br> Add any kind of tea bag to a clear Nalgene water bottle and hang from outside of pack. Let steep all day. Add honey or sugar while warm. Let Nalgene cool down in a stream.<br> Shared by our listener and Philmont Ranger, Collin.<br> Trail Wisdom<br> “Without the intense touch of nature, you can never fully freshen yourself! Go for a camping and there both your weary mind and your exhausted body will rise like a morning sun!”<br> -Mehmet Murat Ildan<br> <br> <br>
