Outdoors with Hiking Bob

370 Missing hikers on the PCT; it's bear season; Fall colors

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week;s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking over Labor Day weekend; bears starting to eat before hibernating; what happened to three ...

369 Hiking in the Chama Valley

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a variety of topics: Hiking in the Chama Valley of Colorado and New Mexico Bob discusses his rece...

368 Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob interviews newly elected Mayor Yemi Mobolade (Mayor Yemi, as he prefers to be called). They discuss Mayor Yemi's vision fo...

367 Assaulted on a Trail, then Victim Blamed

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, things take a serious note as Bob interviews "Sandy" a woman hiker who was viciously assaulted while hiking. Sandy tells the s...

366 Bears! Also, What the heck is Leave No Trace doing?

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, the topics include: bear encounters; how to understand GPS coordinate formats and how to understand the GPS app in your phone;...

365 The Center of the United States is Where?

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Bob gives final update on his most recent road trip, and asks the question: Where is the center of the United States? The answ...

364 Bob Visits Theodore Roosevelt National Park

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, it's just Bob and he talks about his trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Also, visiting Mt Rushmore, and...

363 Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Keith Thompson from the Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association,the newest mountain bike group in Colorado S...

362 Trail talk and upcoming events

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss some updates from recent podcasts and discuss some recent trail experiences. Also some upcoming events a...

361 An Independence Day Message

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Bob shares some thoughts about Independence Day. Also, some exciting news. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https:...

360 Trail workers being harassed

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss recent extreme weather in the Colorado, and the arrival of summer weather, including how to safely recre...

359 Politics and Outdoor Recreation

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Trails and Open Spaces Coalition (TOSC) Executive Director Susan Davies about thhe political makeup of Colorado...

358 Can't We All Get Along?

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss conflicts between users on trails and why no one group is better than any other. Also, safety du...

357 Don't pet the big furry things

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin plead with people to stop harrassing wildlife and highlight a couple more cases of people acting stupidl...

356 Crime in parks?

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bob and Co-host Kevin discuss a crime that some news media inaccurately said occured on a popular trail. Then, Bob talks about an incident i...

355 You Can't Always Get What You Want

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does a classic Rolling Stone song have to do with outdoor recreation? There is a connection, and Bob and co-host Kevin discuss it in this weeks p...

354 El Paso County Parks Trailability Program

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Bob's guest is Kylee Taylor, the program coordinator for the El Paso County (CO) "Trailability Program". The program uses special...

353 Wildlife Encounters

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss two wildlife encounters that occured in Colorado Springs. In the first, they discuss a mountain ...

352 A Wide Variety of Topics

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob talks about problems he had recently with his feet when hiking, and how he resolved the problem. He and Kevin discuss date...

351 USFS Law Enforcement

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer Earl Huie is the guest on this week's podcast. He and Bob discuss the job of a Forest Service Law Enforcem...

350 Incline Friends & Manitou Incline 10th anniversary

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Beagle from the Incline Friends is the guest on this week's podcast. We talk about the history of the Manitou Incline and how it became a fitness...

349 Pikes Peak District Ranger Carl Bauer Returns

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, U.S. Forest Service Ranger Carl Bauer returns. The ranger for the Pikes Peak District of the Pike National Forest, Bauer discu...

348 Visiting Big Bend, CPW Centennial and Columbine Park Passes

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to Big Bend National Park. Also, Colorado's new Centennial park pass for low i...

347 Teller County Regional Animal Shelter

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Angie Davis from the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter in Divide, Colorado. They discuss the work TCRAS doe...

346 Re-thinking charging for SAR

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Wild Westendorf returns and the topic of discussion is whether there are some instances where people should be charged for the...

345 The Barr Trail, the A Frame and the Colorado Mountain Club

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Bob chats with Dean Waits, from the Pikes Peak Group of the Colorado Mountain Club. They talk about the history of the Barr Tr...

344 The Healthy Hiker Talks About Balance and Hiking

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob welcomes frequent guest Alicia Filley, "The Healthy Hiker" back to the show. On this episode, they discuss how having good...

343 Vote Yes for the TOPS Renewal

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and guest Susan Davies from the Trails and Open Space Coalition discuss 2023 Colorado Springs ballot measure #1, which ext...

342 Pike National Forest District Ranger Carl Bauer

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob sits down with Carl Bauer, the District Ranger for the Pikes Peak Ranger District of the Pike National Forest. In their fi...

341 El Paso County Parks 2022 review and 2023 preview

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Todd Marts, the Executive Director of the El Paso County (CO) Parks and Community Services Department. They dis...

340 Colorado Springs Parks 2022 review and 2023 preview

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Britt Haley, the director of the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. They disc...

339 Winter weather, Volunteerism; TOPS ballot

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the value of volunteerism, how it's quantified, and how one local news outlet got it wrong. Also...

338 Study: NPS Reservation Systems Locks Out Most Needed Users

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a 2022 study from the University of Montana which shows that the National Park Service's advance...

337 Legal Protections for Private Recreational Land Owners; Fishers Peak Trails Update; TOPS Ballot Update

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss possible legislation in Colorado to free private landowners of liability if they allow recreational use....

336 TOPS ballot; Altitude sickness explained; "Listening Sessions"

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the upcoming election to re-authorize Colorado Springs' "TOPS" program, answer a listener questi...

335 Winter hiking safety; 2022 stats; iPhone 14 update

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how to hike safely in severe winter weather. Also, hiking statistics for 2022; GPS enabled watche...

334 Where is Bob going next?

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob welcomes co-host Kevin back to the podcast. Bob reveals his next adventure, and some ideas for more adventures. Also, this...

333 Give! Participant Rocky Mountain Field Institute

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob concludes his series of podcasts with participants in the 2022 Give! campaign with Carl Woody, the Interim Executive Direc...

332 Give! Participant Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob continues his series of podcasts with participants in the 2022 Give campaign, by chatting with Becky Leinweber, the Execut...

331 Give! Participant Wild Connections

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob continues his series of podcasts with participants in the 2022 Give campaign, by chatting with John Sztukowski, the Conser...

330 Fishers Peak SP Manager Gives an Update

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob gets an update on the latest developments at Colorado's Fishers Peak State Park from park manager Crystal Dreiling. They d...

329 Give! Participant Trails and Open Space Coalition

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Susan Davies, the Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC), a participating agency in t...

328 Give! Participant Catamount Institute

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Billy Kinn and Tarin Hill from the Catamount Institute, a participating agency in the 2022 Pikes Peak Give! cam...

327 Hiking in Fishers Peak State Park

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin give a first-hand report on hiking the new trails in Colorado's Fishers Peak State Park. Also, a short d...

326 Bob's Mom Talks About Being Active at 85

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, the very special guest is Rose Falcone, Bob's mom, who recently turned 85. They talk about how she accomplishes living a indep...

325 Answering listener questions and comments

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin answer listeners comments and questions. They discuss such topics as what Kevin left out on his report a...

324 Skagway Powerplant Hike

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode: An update on U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement in the Pikes Peak Ranger District, and co-host Kevin tells of his hike to a r...

323 Old Stage Road and How Law Enforcement Abandoned its Residents

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast is a follow-up to the issue about closing Old Stage Road due to issues with undesirable activity on the road. In an earlier podcas...

322 Comparing different adventure travel companies

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast is in response to a listener request! Bob and co-host Kevin discuss some of the different adventure travel companies, such as Nati...

321 Great Bear Rain Forest Trip

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bob goes solon on this week's podcast, telling the story of his recent trip to the Great Bear Rain Forest with National Geographic Expeditions. While ...

320 TOPS Story Map from TOSC

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Trails and Open Spaces Coaliton (TOSC) Executive Director Susan Davies and also GIS expert Mike Rigney about th...

319 Close Old Stage Road?; Fishers Peak SP Master Plan; Keep Colorado Wild Pass

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Kevins planned hike on Crestone Needle; Fishers Peak State Park's draft master plan and public i...

318 The Persistence of Summer

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how the summer season is persisting into September and why it's not the time to let your guard d...

317 Devils Head Tower; Preventable Deaths; Hikes for Visitors

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking to Colorado's only remainng fire lookout tower; some recent hiking deaths that could've b...

316 Being prepared and COS READY

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss being adequately prepared and the roll-out of COSReady, an emergency notification and preparedne...

315 Hidden gems in southern Colorado

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent return trip to far south-central Colorado and also the town of Chama, New Mexico, a...

314 Don't take private land for recreational use

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a recent guest editorial in the Colorado Sun by an aspiring politician who seemingly endorses ta...

313 "The Healthy Hiker" Alicia Filley talks about our Internal Loads

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Frequent guest Alicia Filley, "The Healthy Hiker" returns this week and discusses the "internal loads" we carry around with us, and how it affects our...

312 How does GPS work and how is it used to record hikes

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob gives a brief and simple explanation about how GPS's work and then discusses how he uses one to record his hikes. He expla...

311 Bi-Coastal Hiking

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Kevin tells the story of hiking on California's Mt Whitney, including a stop in the Death Valley, and Bob talks about hiking i...

310 Devils Playground Trail Update

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Jennifer Peterson and Carl Woody from the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) about the progress with their p...

309 The Problem with Illegally Built Trails

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Scott Abbott from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the growing iss...

308 Yellowstone flooding, Forest Fires, Summer Safety, more

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the flooding in Yellowstone National Park; how a forest fire is directly impacting a trip Bob is...

307 ParkScore finally explained; Why rock piles on trails are bad

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his conversation with the people at the Trust for Public Land, and what he learned about the ParkScore ranking...

306 ParkScore Update; Photography workshops; Park master plan, more

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin provide an update on last week's episode featuring the ParkScore; El Paso County seeking comments on a n...

305 Why the ParkScore rating is flawed

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore rating. Headlines roared when the most recent rating resul...

304 CJ Runge with Mile High Youth Corps is the guest

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chat's with CJ Runge from the Mile High Youth Corps. The group trains and employs 18-24 year olds in trail reclamation, co...

303 Public Lands Day; Starlight Spectacular; Palus leaves; Trail 756

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin cover a variety of topics, including the upcoming Colorado Public Lands Day, the return of the Starlight...

302 The Modern West podcast host Melodie Edwards

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Melodie Edwards, the host of the podcast series "The Modern West". They talk about how environmental change is ...

301 Are Low Income Groups Being Forced Out of National Parks?

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an upcoming entry fee increase at Rocky Mountain National Park and also discuss the "Timed Reser...

300 Special 300th Episode interview

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast - the 300th! - Wild Westendorf took over the show while Bob was away on a trip and conducts an interview with a VERY special gu...

299 Managing Our Outdoor Recreation Expectations

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance. They discuss how public ...

298 TOPS 25th Anniversary with Britt Haley

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Bob interviews Britt Haley, the program manager of the Colorado Springs TOPS (Trails, Open Space and Parks) program, which is ...

297 More on North Cheyenne Bridge Project; NPS Week; more land restrictions

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, Bob interviews Aaron Egbert from the City of Colorado Springs about the North Cheyenne Canon Bridge Replacement Project. Also dis...

296 Mt Whitney; North Cheyenne Canon; Santa Fe Open Space;

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Kevin's upcoming hike on Mt Whitney; the status of the road project in North Cheyenne Canon Park...

295 Will we really ever accommodate all users? Hiker rescued twice; more

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how land managers are dealing with increased usage, and they ask the question: Is it reasonable ...

294 Keep Colorado Wild Pass; Eldorado Canyon Timed Entry; Kane Ranch

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an update on the Keep Colorado Wild Pass; timed entry reservations may be coming to Colorado's E...

293 Building parks from reclaimed lands

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Victoria Newhouse, the author of "Parks of the 21st century. Reinvented landscapes, reclaimed territories". The...

292 Social Media Misinformation; CPW Bear Report; Oil Well Flats

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the spread of mis-information and lies in regards to outdoor recreation in social media. Also, a...

291 Update on CA tragedy; legalizing kids playing alone?, violating airspace

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin provide an update on the tragic deaths of a family while hiking in California last year. Also, a law wor...

290 How Dangerous are National Parks?

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a USA Today article that looks at a websites ranking of "dangerous" U.S. National Parks, and wha...

289 Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 125th Anniversary

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Bob chats with Michelle Seubert, the manager of Colorado's Barr Lake State Park. She is heading up the celebration of Colorado Parks ...

288 Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the Guest

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Karen Palus is the guest. The discussion covers what the par...

287 Climate change, Sweetwater Canyon, Winter rescue, Vote for this podcast

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss how climate change is affecting winters in Colorado, and also the dramatically dropping water level in L...

286 El Paso County Parks Director Todd Marts is the guest

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Todd Marts. As part of the Community Services department, he also oversees ...

285 Healthy Hiker Alicia Filley on how to train for long hikes

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alicia Filley, Physical Therapist a/k/a "The Healthy Hiker" and a frequent show guest, returns. On this episode the discussion centers around how some...

284 Winter recreation; What went wrong on Cheyenne Mountain?

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin start the New Year by reviewing their experiences from 2021 and their plans for 2022. They also discuss ...

283 All about the Colorado 14er's Initiative

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Lloyd Athern, the Executive Director of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative. They discuss the organizations mis...

282 Storms and preparedness; New Years resolutions and more

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin Westendorf discuss a recent storm that hit Colorado Springs and the reaction people had to the resulting...

281 2021 Indy Give Participant Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA), a new participan...

280 2021 Indy Give Participant Rocky Mountain Field Institute

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast features Jennifer Peterson, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, and a participating organization in the ...

279 An Update on Fishers Peak State Park

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, we go on an audio of tour of Fishers Peak State Park, with park manager Crystal Dreiling. As we stopped at a few different loc...

278 Who we're thankful for; elitism and entitlement from some trail users

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about who they're thankful for this Thanksgiving and how they affect their love of the outdoors. Al...

277 2021 IndyGive Participant Catamount Institute

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Christopher Aaby, the Executive Director of the Catamount Institute, one of the participating non-profits in the 2021 IndyGive ca...

276 Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, part of the 2021 IndyGive campaign

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob's guest is Diane Stine, the Development Director for the Colorado Springs Pioneer's Museum, which is part of the 2021 Indy...

275 Colorado Springs City Forester Dennis Will is the guest

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Colorado Springs City Forester Dennis Will is the guest on this weeks podcast. What does the city forester do? How long has the city had it's own fore...

274 What happened to the family in California?

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the circumstances surrounding the death of a family who were hiking in California, and what less...

273 Trails and Open Space Coalition Exec Director Susan Davies

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) Executive Director Susan Davies is the guest. Topics discussed are Colorado Springs' ba...

272 Pay for Search and Rescue? Also, trail etiquette

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bob and co-host Kevin discuss why some agencies in charge a fee for search and rescue missions, and why agencies in Colorado don't. Should p...

271 Fall colors; lake hike; new YouTube channel; Garden of the Gods, more

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin update fall colors conditions in Colorado (it's a hot topic this time of the year); Kevin talks about hi...