Outdoors with Hiking Bob
Episodes
470 Appreciating volunteers, the effects of the drought
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob and Kevin express their appreciation of the volunteers who work in parks and on trails. They also discuss a local TV meteo...
469 Bob Visits Monument Valley, Is CPW taking over Search and Rescue in Colorado?
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to Monument Valley Tribal Park, news that Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be taking a...
468 The Healthy Hiker Busts Hiking Training Myths
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob welcomes back frequent guest Alicia Filley, a/k/a The Healthy Hiker. A professional physical therapist and avid hiker, she...
467 Hiking in the Grand Canyon
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, co-host Kevin "Wild" Westendorf talks about his recent experiences hiking in the Grand Canyon, Oak Creek Canyon near Sedona an...
466 Do Springs Elected Officials Really Care About Parks?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
**Apologies for the echo at the beginning of the recording** On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss the recent announcement from Colorado Sprin...
465 Marisa Michael Talks About Nutrition for Outdoor Recreation
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Marisa Michael, a registered dietitian, about her recently released book "Nutrition for Outdoor Recreation". Mi...
464 El Paso County Parks 2025 recap, Director Marts Retirement
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Todd Marts, the director of the El Paso County (CO) Parks Department. They discuss the significant accomplishme...
463 Mountain Lion Attack - Should we be concerned?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a Colorado Parks and Wildlife report on a recent fatal mountain lion attack in northern Colorado...
462 Weather Icon Matt Meister launches Peaks2Plains Weather
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Bob talks with Colorado Springs TV weather icon Matt Meister about his new endeavor, Peaks2Plains Weather. Meister talks about...
461 Happy Holidays and more from Bob and Kevin
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a "Happy Holidays" edition of the podcast, but of course it's more than just that. Bob and Kevin talk about their plans for the holidays and in 2...
460 COS Parks 2025 Recap, Director Haley Retirement
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Bob chats with Colorado Springs Park, Recreation and Cultural Service Director Britt Haley. Haley discusses the accomplishment...
459 Hiking new places, 2026 plans, Give Campaign
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss their recent hikes to Picketwire Canyon and Red Canyon Park, both places new to them. They also ...
458 A Thanksgiving message from Bob and Kevin
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is a short Thanksgiving message from Hiking Bob and Wild Westendorf. They'll be back next week with one of their regular episodes....
457- 2025 Give Pikes Peak- Friends of Monument Valley Park
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of four podcasts with participatiing non-profits in the "Great Outdoors" category of the 2025 Give Pikes Peak campaign, Bob chats with Teri Pei...
456 - 2025 Give Pikes Peak- Rocky Mountain Field Institute
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of four podcasts with participatiing non-profits in the "Great Outdoors" category of the 2025 Give Pikes Peak campaign, Bob chats with Sam Hink...
455- 2025 Give Pikes Peak- Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of four podcasts with participatiing non-profits in the "Great Outdoors" category of the 2025 Give Pikes Peak campaign, Bob chats with Kristen ...
454- 2025 Give Pikes Peak Women's Mountain Biking Association
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In one of four podcasts with participatiing non-profits in the "Great Outdoors" category of the 2025 Give Pikes Peak campaign, Bob chats with Niki Ami...
453 Author Dr. Rob Scanlon Talks About Surviving The Hike
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Dr. Rob Scanlon, the author of "Surviving the Trail- Five Essential Skills to Prepare Every Hiker for Adventure...
452 On the trail with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Bob hits the trail with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA) Executive Director Cory Sutela along side a MWTA team as they construct...
451 Wheeler Geologic Area, Parks Budgets, Hiking Safety
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Wild Westendorf talks about his hike to the very remote Wheeler Geologic area. He and Bob then discuss the pros and cons of var...
450 Defending Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel & the 1st Amendment
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 450th episode of his podcast, Bob goes off his usual topic matter and speaks about threats to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and ...
449 Is Pikes Peak Summit House the highest? Fall colors, Hiking in WY, more
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the week's podcast, Wild Westendorf returns and talks about his recent hikes in Wyoming's Snowy mountains and the far northern reaches of Colorado....
448 Managing Recreation on 14,115ft Pikes Peak
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Skyler Rorabaugh, the manager of Pikes Peak - America's Mountain. While the mountain is owned by the U.S. Fores...
447 One Mans Experience on Mt Everest During Earthquake
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a first time event, we replay podcast episode #48 from June, 2017, in which local adventurer Jerry Rhodes tells his story of being on Mt Everest du...
446 Too many opinions that no one wants
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Wild Westendorf returns and joins Bob for a varied and lively conversation. They discuss a case out of Wyoming regarding publi...
445 COS Parks Master Plan with Director Britt Haley
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Bonus Episode for July, Bob talks with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Director Britt Haley about the 2025...
444 National Geographic Photographer Jonathan Kingston
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 444 of the podcast, Bob chats with National Geographic photographer Jonathan Kingston. They discuss Kingston's journey from Virginia to the...
443 Teller Trail Team's Chris Gonzales
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob goes on a short hike with Chris Gonazales, the Executive Director of the Teller Trail Team in Teller County, Colorado. The...
442 Bob Answers Listener Questions about Iceland Trip
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Bob is joined by co-host Kevin "Wild" Westendorf. Bob answers listeners - and Kevin's - questions about his recent trip to Icel...
441 Bob visits Iceland
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his recent trip to Iceland with National Geographic Expeditions, and his day-by-day experiences there. He also...
440 Let's Go Paragliding
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Bob talks with Martin Palmaz about the sport of paragliding. They discuss the difference between paragliding, parasailing, han...
439 Budget cuts; Skewed statistics; City wide master plan
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, co-host Wild Westendorf joins Bob for a wide-ranging discussion about the proposed 2026 federal government budget and it's eff...
438 Bob has an exciting announcement!
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob does a short, unscheduled podcast to announce exciting news about the new home of his newspaper columns covering outdoor recreation! Also, May 1st...
437 Retired NPS Ranger and author Laurel Boyers
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Laurel Munson Boyers who spent 31 years as a park ranger in Yosemite National Park. She has written "Across Yos...
436 Mandy Horvath from "Naked and Afraid"
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob talks with frequent guest Mandy Horvath, a bi-lateral amputee, she has conquered the Manitou Incline, Pikes Peak, Mount Ki...
435 The True Story of the Stranded e-Bike rider
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Kevin "Wild" Westendorf returns, and he and Bob catch up on what he's been doing since he was last on the podcast, including a...
434 Author and Survival Expert Creek Stewart is the Guest
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob talks with popular author and survival expert Creek Stewart about his latest book "Disaster Survival 101 - The Essential G...
433 Will AI Photography Affect the Visitors Experience?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, the topic is Artificial Intelligence generated photography, and images that are produced that are falsely labelled as being of...
432 A Chat with El Paso County Parks Director Todd Marts
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 432 of the podcast, Bob chats with Todd Marts, Director of the El Paso County Parks and Community Services Department. They discuss what th...
431 The Healthy Hiker talks about hiking and balance
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Alicia Filley, a/k/a "The Healthy Hiker" about hiking and building and maintaining balance and why it's important for hiker fitness. Th...
430 A Chat with Colorado Springs Parks Director Britt Haley
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 430 of the podcast, Bob chats with Britt Haley, Director of the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. They d...
429 Happy New Year 2025!
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first ever New Years Day podcast (it just worked out that way) for Bob and Kevin! They discuss how 2024 went for them and reveal if Bob reach...
428 Holiday Gift Giving, New Years Resolutions, Hiking Apps and more
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob's co-host Kevin "Wild" Westendorf returns. After catching up on recent adventures, they discuss last minute holiday buying, setting resolutions, B...
427 Trails & Open Space Coalition's Susan Davies talks Retirement
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob talks with Susan Davies, the Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC), on her upcoming retirement....
423 2024 Give Campaign Participant Code 4 Outdoor
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 Give Pikes Peak campaign participant Code 4 Outdoor is the guest. Hear about what they do and why you should donate to them during the 2024 campa...
424 2024 Give Pikes Peak Participant Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 Give Pikes Peak campaign participant Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates is the guest. Hear about what they do and why you should donate to them durin...
425 2024 Give Pikes Peak Participant Garden of the Gods Foundation
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 Give Pikes Peak campaign participant Garden of the Gods Foundation is the guest. Hear about what they do and why you should donate to them during...
426 2024 Give Pikes Peak Participant RMFI
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2024 Give Pikes Peak campaign participant Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) is the guest. Hear about what they do and why you should donate to the...
422 Fox 21 Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob starts off November with an interview with Matt Meister, the Chief Meteorologist for Colorado Springs' Fox 21 TV station. They talk about the comp...
421 Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is the guest
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob sits down with Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade. He and Mayor Yemi discuss the 2025 budget process that is underway, a...
420 This Group Helps Older Hearing Impaired Enjoy the Outdoors
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, co-host Kevin takes the reins and interviews Bernie Schmeits, Project Manager of Hearing, Vision and Dental Programming for th...
419 Bonus Episode: More on Colorado Springs E-bike policy
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a special bonus episode, Bob and Cory Sutela, the Executive Director of the Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA), discuss Colorado Springs' propos...
418 Colorado Springs Unveils Park e-bike policy
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the newly unveiled proposed e-bike policy for Colorado Springs parks, trails and open spaces. Th...
417 Author Randi Minetor Talks About Accidents in National Parks
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob talks with Randi Minetor, the author of "Death in...", a series of books about accidents and deaths that have occurred at ...
416 Fall colors are coming! Also, are voters smart enough?
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob welcomes Wild Westendorf back to the podcast. They discuss what they have been doing since the last time Kevin on the show. Bob talks about the en...
415 The "Unlikely Through Hiker" Derick Lugo
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob interviews Derick Lugo, author of "The Unlikely Through Hiker". They discuss how Derick, having grown up in Brooklyn, Quee...
414 Author & Thru-Hiker Christine Woodside is the Guest
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob chats with author and thru-hiker Christine Woodside about her book, "Going Over the Mountain: One Woman's Journey from Fol...
413 Special bonus episode with Wild Westendorf
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With July having a 5th Wednesday, and not wanting to go too long between podcasts with our new twice-a- month schedule, I had Kevin "Wild" Westendorf ...
412 Author PJ Anderson Is the Guest
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 412, Bob chats with local author PJ Anderson about "Cheyenne Mountain - Here's Looking at You" an exhaustively researched book about the hi...
411 Lifeseeker Technology Can Save Your Life
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Bob chats with Hector Estevez, the CEO of Centum Research and Technology. Calling from his company's headquarters in Spain, he and Bo...
410 Bob visits North Carolina
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob goes solo as he talks about his trip hiking and photographing waterfalls in North Carolina. He discusses the scenery, the ...
409 Big changes coming to the podcast!
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss big changes coming to the podcast, and ask the listeners to voice their thoughts on the changes....
408 Author and Adventurer Kevin Fedarko is the guest
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob's guest us author and adventurer Kevin Fedarko. They talk about his newly released book "A Walk in the Park: The True Stor...
407 City leader Richard Skorman is the guest
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob sits down for a chat with Colorado Springs' Richard Skorman. Skorman is a a former city councilor, a small business owner,...
406 Pikes Peak Update, Fox Run Nature Center, other news
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob provides an update on the shuttle and reservation system on Pikes Peak. Also, interesting facts around the proposed Fox Ru...
405 City and County Master Plans, Pikes Peak Shuttle
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss master plans projects underway for Colorado Springs' Fishers Canyon Open Space and El Paso County's Jone...
404 A hike and conversation with "Hiking Unlimited"
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob takes a short hike while interviewing Sheila Doherty a/k/a "Hiking Unlimited" on social media. An expert based in Phoenix,...
403 Want to hike to Hanging Lake? Plan ahead.
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob is joined by co-host Kevin "Wild" Westendorf and they catch up on what Kevin has been doing since he was last on the show....
402 Rocky Mountain Field Institute's Jolie NeSmith
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Jolie NeSmith, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI). They talk about her first y...
401 Luis Benitez and How Outdoor Recreation can Save the World
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bob chats with Luis Benitez, the author of "Higher Ground: How The Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save The World". The first head of Colorado's Outdo...
400 The Healthy Hiker talks about taking care of our feet
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast is all about feet and how to take care of them. Bob is joined by frequent guest Physical Therapist and "Healthy Hiker" Alicia Fill...
399 Terrain Hoppers come to Cheyenne Mountain SP
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss trail projects at two of Colorado Springs' most popular parks; one master plan is being finalized while ...
398 CPW update. Also winter driving, choosing footwear and more
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Wild Westendorf discuss the latest developments with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Also, winter ...
397 What's going on with the CPW Commission?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin talk about Daylight Saving Time, the hubbub over some appointments to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission...
396 Where are the best behaved hikers?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob flies solo! He discusses his next major "bucket list" trip, hiking in the desert, where are the best behaved hikers and cy...
395 Meet a US Forest Service Tribal Liaison
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Dr. Jason Herbert, the Tribal Liaison with the Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche Natio...
394: Bob tries out Cross-Country skiing
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's podcast goes back out into the field, as Bob tries out cross-country skiing for the first time. Michael Brothers from the Woodmoor Nordic ...
393 Winter hiking etiquette, avalanches, mountain lions, and more
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-host Kevin returns for this week's podcast, and he and Bob catch up on recent events. They also discuss winter hiking etiquette, and avalanche dang...
392 El Paso County Parks 2023 Review, a look at 2024
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob chats with El Paso County Parks Department Director Todd Marts. They discuss the accomplishments of the department in 2023...
391 Colorado Springs Parks 2023 Recap & What's Ahead in 2024
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Director Britt Haley. They discuss the sign...
390 Get to Know Fremont Adventure Recreation
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Ashlee Sack from Fremont Adventure Recreation (FAR), based in Canon City, CO. The discuss the short history of ...
389 Can You Violate Air Space While Hiking?
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about why it was more than 20 degrees warmer 4,000' higher in elevation; new trail map for the Town...
388 Winter Hiking
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss winter hiking, including how to prepare and where to go. Also, why now is the time to buy gear f...
387 Welcome to 2024
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the New Year, and Bob and Kevin look back at 2023 and forward to 2024. What did they do (or didn't do) last year, and what is ahead for them this...
386 Bob and Kevin catch up
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a long break while Bob was doing interviews, Kevin returns to the podcast. He and Bob discuss the holidays, winter gear and when is the best tim...
385 Give Pikes Peak Participant Catamount Institute
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the last of a series with groups particpating in the 2023 Give Pikes Peak campaign, Bob talks with Heather Graves, the Executive Director of the Ca...
384 Give Pikes Peak Participant Friends of Monument Valley Park
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Teri Peisner from the Friends of Monument Valley Park Th...
383 Give Pikes Peak Participant RMFI
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Calla Balliett from the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (...
382 Give Pikes Peak Participant Palmer Land Conservancy
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Kristie Nackord from the Palmer Land Conservancy. They t...
381 Who we appreciate on Thanksgiving
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin talk about who they are thankful for in their pursuit of outdoor recreation. Also, taking care of yourself and o...
380 Kevin has a health scare
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast: Wild Westendorf talks about an acute health scare he had over the weekend, and discuss taking better care of ourselves. Also, ...
379 Give Pikes Peak Participant TOSC
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Trails and Open Spaces Coalition (TOSC) executive direct...
378 A Day in the Life of a USFS Law Enforcement Officer
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob spends a day riding along with a U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer in the Pikes Peak Ranger District in Colorado...
377 It's Official - We're the Best!
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob announces that this podcast has been named the "Best Podcast for 2023". Find out by whom, and how it decided... Also, the ...
376 A Hike on Fishers Peak
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob re-visits Fishers Peak State Park with park manager Crystal Dreiling. They hike the much anticpated trail to the summit of...
375 Teller Country Regional Animal Shelter returns
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're visited again by Angie Davis, the Executive Director of the Teller County (CO) Regional Animal Shelter. We discuss pets that need the...
374 Colorado Springs city budget; CPW being sued; Fall Colors
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss the draft of the Colorado Springs City budget and how it affects the parks department. Also, Colorado Pa...
373 Fall colors update, hiking the Continental Divide Trail
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast: An update on where to see fall colors in Colorado this weekend; Bob talks about his recent trip to Salida, Colorado, and hikin...
372 City Parks Budget on the Line; Sun Writer has Facts Wrong
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a moose attack and an unfounded rumor that followed it; public support is needed to make sure th...
371 USFS Partnership Coordinator Jennifer Peterson
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Peterson, the "Partnership Coordinator" with the U.S. Forest Service's Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Gr...