Outdoors with Hiking Bob
Episodes
173 Secret Gems, Thanksgiving, Baseball, IndyGive
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about "hidden gems", parks or trails that fly under most people's radar, or that are unmarked or unmapped. Also, #OptOutsid...
172 Commercialization of National Parks?
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that recommended that the National Park Service privatize campgrounds, bring in food tr...
171 Manitou Incline Friends
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Bill Beagle, president of the Incline Friends about a variety of topics surrounding the Manitou Incline, including trail development, c...
170 Winter arrives early, best places to snowshoe
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how early winter seems to have arrived in Colorado and their favorite local places to go snows...
169 Colorado Springs Ballot issue 2B
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Trails and Open Space Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2B, and the impact it could have on...
168 Record numbers of people climbing 14er's
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that shows that a record number of people climbed Colorado's 14,000' peaks in 2018. Also discussed a...
167 Winter approaching, Great Smoky Mountains, more
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the approaching winter weather; Kevin's recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalac...
166 Focus on the Forest
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Shawn Nielsen from Focus on the Forest, a volunteer group that is working hard to clean up the Pike National Forest. Hear what they do ...
165 Elk in RMNP; Huron Peak; getting ready for cool weather, more
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's observations of how people behaved near elk in Rocky Mountain National Park; the lack of fall...
164 Fall colors, hiking during hunting season, more
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking in Colorado's state parks and national forests, the advantages of checking multiple sources ...
163 Online reviews of national parks, Kevin visits RMNP, more
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss negative on-line reviews of National Parks, and explore some possible reasons why people are dissat...
162 Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob gets an update from Cory Sutela and Dave Adair with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates on the groups recent activity, future plans and changes in the ...
161 Grand Tetons, CO Parks ranger assaulted, 44 hikers rescued
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin's hikes in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and Bob's hike in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. They also...
160 Rocky Mountain Vibes GM Chris Phillips
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Bob talks with Chris Phillips, the General Manager of the Rocky Mountain Vibes baseball team. The team, the Rookie League affiliate of the ...
159 Hanging Lake, Crowded trails, Aggressive bear and more
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Bob and Kevin discuss the new permit system for visitors to Hanging Lake, and what can be done to manage visitors to local parks ...
158 Mandy Horvath talks about overcoming substance abuse
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In an inspiring visit, Mandy Horvath, the "Life Proof Bionic Woman" stops back in to talk about overcoming not only her disability, but also substance...
157 What happens when you get ill on a hike?
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his recent hiking road trips, and Kevin talks about how he dealt with getting sick on a recent hike. Also, upc...
156 Book author Heather Anderson
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob interviews Heather "Anish" Anderson, author of "Thirst - 2600 Miles to Home" about her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail that led to the writing of ...
155 Apollo 11 anniversary, tech from the space program, BLM relocation
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his memories of watching the first moon landing, and other space events as a kid and then as an adult. Kevin t...
154 El Paso County Park Planner Ross Williams
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with El Paso County (CO) Park Planner Ross Williams about land becomes a park, the difference between a park and an open space and how parks...
153 TOSC Exec Director Susan Davies
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trails and Open Spaces Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies provides updates on the Waldo Canyon planning process, the Ring the Peak Trail and mu...
152 Water safety, wildflowers, hikes, more
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about some recent hikes, water safety concerns due to the runoff from this winter's large snowfall amounts, wildflowers are...
151 Colorado Springs Parks Dept Director Karen Palus
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob gets a mid-year update on the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department from Director Karen Palus. They discuss the new ...
150 Should BLM increase daily permits to The Wave from 20 to 96?
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with this week's guests Jim VanHoy and Joe Kovarik, landscape photographers who recently visited "The Wave", on the Utah/Arizona border. The...
149 2019 National Trails Day, lost hiker in Hawaii, COTREX app
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss National Trails Day and Bob's NTD group hike to the summit of Cheyenne Mountain. Also, what went right and wrong with th...
148 Recent hikes in CO and UT, a Bear attack
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the places they visited and hikes they did before and during Memorial Day weekend. Also, a bear attack in Aspen, wildflo...
147 Plant and survival expert Cattail Bob
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hiking Bob talks with plant and survival expert Cattail Bob Seebeck, in another listener suggested interview. Cattail teaches survival and educates pe...
146 How do we choose our hikes
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin tackle a listener requested topic: How do you choose where to go hiking? Also, Mother's Day, and an incident on the Appalachian ...
145 Part 2 of "What's in your pack?"
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we continue with listener suggested topics, with co-host Kevin discussing what is in his pack, and also his choice of boots. Also, Bo...
144 A listener suggested topic, and a new sponsor
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the topic is a listener suggested topic. Also, a new sponsor, TheNomadik.com with a great offer for listeners of this podcast! Hiking Bob o...
143 Colorado Springs TOPS Park Rangers
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bob talks with John Stark, TOPS Park Ranger Supervisor for the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department ab...
142 Spring has sprung!
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the rapidly changing and variable spring weather in Colorado; getting ready for summer hiking...
141 Catching up after spring break, desert hiking, whats coming
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob and Kevin catch up on hikes they did while Bob was away, and discuss the difference between hiking in Colorado's mountains...
140 Colorado Wildlife Manager Corey Adler
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager (Game warden...) Corey Adler. We discuss what he does, how he got here, what he d...
139 Britt Haley from Colorado Springs Parks Dept
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Britt Haley from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the Trails and Open Spaces program she m...
138 Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Bob talks with Jeff Wolin, the Lead Interpretive Ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The closest National Park Service site...
137 Colorado Springs 2019 election
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Trails and Open Spaces Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies talks with Bob about Colorado Springs' 2019 city council and mayoral...
136 Devils Playground trail project
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Joe Lavorini from the Rocky Mountain Field Institute talks about the upcoming project to re-route and re-build the Devils Play...
135 National Parks Anniversaries
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Bob and Kevin discuss the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park, the upcoming 50th anniversary of Florissant Fossil Bed...
134 Mountain Lion update and more
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast we discuss an update on the recent mountain lion attack and why you shouldn't wear noise cancelling ear buds, putting together ...
133 Mountain Lion attack - do you need to worry?
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode: mountain lion attack, videoing hikes, recent hikes, current winter recreation conditions, skin cancer and prevention Skin Canc...
132 Hike It Baby
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Sarah DiPasquale and Janet Rennie from the Colorado Springs chapter of Hike It Baby, a group that helps parents and their kids go hikin...
131 Who survives?
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss snowshoeing conditions in Colorado, tracking your hikes on Google Earth, and what determines who...
130 Who's tracking you?
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about new and revised maps from Pocket Pals Trail Maps, how a popular hiking and running tracking app help capture a murder...
129 Social media and oversharing
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how a social media post killed an event, and how to be a good steward of our open lands. Also, how do you define a trail...
128 Bob visits southern California
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, it's just Bob as he talks about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. He also...
127 A look back at 2018 and forward to 2019
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they accomplished during 2018 and what they plan to do in 2019 and what resolutions they made for the coming yea...
126 RMFI Executive Director Jennifer Peterson
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Rocky Mountain Field Institute's executive director Jennifer Peterson about the history, accomplishments and future goals and plans of ...
125 GOCO Exec Director Chris Castilian
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Executive Director Chris Castilian about the history of GOCO and how it contributes to outdoor recreatio...
124 Galapagos Islands
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. They discuss the preservat...
123 Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Colorado Springs Parks Department Director Karen Palus have a lively discussion about what the department did in 2018, and what is in store fo...
122 El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Tim Wolken the director of the El Paso County Community Services Division, which also includes the parks department. They discuss the a...
121 Trails and Open Space Coalition's Susan Davies
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at Trails End Taproom in Colorado Springs, Bob interviews Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies. They discuss ...
120 Colorado Wildlife Area Manager Frank McGee
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee. They discuss the various duties of a Wildlife Manager, how McGee became ...
119 The Grand Canyon Hike
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, co-host Kevin Westendorf tells the story of his hike going from rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon. Bob and Kevin also take...
118 World traveling hiker and blogger Cass D'Alessandro
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob met with Cass D'Alessandro, who travels around the world hiking, touring and blogging, while she was in Colorado Springs recently. The lively conv...
117 Grand Canyon; Health Study; Equipment, more
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the final days before Kevin's Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike; a landmark, long term stud...
116 Mueller State Park Ranger Parrish Watson
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob interviews Parrish Watson, the senior Park Ranger at Colorado's Mueller State Park. They discuss the job duties of a park ranger, what makes Muell...
115 More on the 45 mile hike, Winter hiking prep, more
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk a little bit more about Kevin's 45 mile hike; other podcasts they listen to; what the "Motorless Morning" in the Garden of ...
114 45 mile hike?
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Topics this week include how a 28 mile 2-day hike backpacking trip turned into a 45 mile 2-day trip; fall colors update for the Pikes Peak region; Wal...
113 Park Ranger Darcy Mount
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Bob talks with Darcy Mount, the senior ranger at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Cheyenne Mountain State Park. They discuss what...
112 How lucky are we? Waldo Canyon recovery
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about fall colors viewing; how lucky we are to live here; what visitors think of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region...
111Dixon Trail, Learning to backpack
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss their preview hike of the new Dixon Trail in Cheyenne Mountain State Park; discuss the difference between day hiking and...
110 Extreme day hikes, moose encounters
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a couple of "extreme" day hikes they've recently done, encounters with moose and other wildlife on trails, having upd...
109 Bob and co-host Kevin discuss various topics
29 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob's co-host talks about a recent experience while training for his Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike. Also discussed: recent incidents where hiker...
108 Update on the Ring the Peak Trail with Chris Lieber
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Chris Lieber of NES about the efforts to close the gaps in the Ring the Peak Trail system. They discuss what the Ring the Peak trail sy...
107 Bob and co-host Kevin catch up, Recent hikes; weather disasters; future plans
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin catch up on some recent hikes they've done; Kevin's training for the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike in October; Colorado's ...
106 The tables get turned when Carrie Simison interviews Bob
08 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, the tables are turned on Bob and he gets interviewed by Carrie Simison, the publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. Fin...
105 Mandy Horvath, the Life Proof Bionic Woman stops in for an update
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy Horvath, the LifeProof Bionic Woman stops back in for an update on what she has done since her last visit, including being part of a movie in Ho...
104 Weather, rim-to-rim-to-rim, medication, Bob gets requests for info, Bob's birthday hike and more
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics including safety during the summer monsoon season; Kevin continues to prep for the Grand Canyon; thin...
103 Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob interviews Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. They discuss outdoor recreation, being a Colorado transplant, cycling, l...
102 Guest Jolie NeSmith, Pike Ride bike share
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of Pike Ride bike share program. Check it out at PikeRide.org Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instag...
101 Recent hikes, Grand Canyon, outdated maps, fire danger, drones
04 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss some recent hikes; Kevin's continuing preparation for his forthcoming Grand Canyon hike; what happens when maps are wron...
100 100th Podcast and guest Susan Davies from TOSC
27 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition joins Bob for the 100th episode of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast. They ...
099 Luis Benitez, Director, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob visits Luis Benitez, the Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, where they discuss his history in outdoor recreation, his jo...
098 Preferred footwear; fire danger; summer hiking; meeting listeners
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics this week! Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitte...
097 Pike National Forest District Ranger Oscar Martinez
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Oscar Martinez, Pike National Forest District Ranger. They discuss his career with the U.S. Forest Service, the duties of a district ra...
096 Climbing a 14er; hiking in Mesa Verde NP; National Trails Day
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin's recent climb up Colorado's Mt Elbert; Bob's recent trip to Mesa Verde National Park and Colorado's Mancos Sta...
095 "LifeProof Bionic Woman" Mandy Horvath overcomes serious challenges
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob speaks with Mandy Horvath, who overcame a life changing accident to climb the Manitou Incline and now plans to summit Pikes Peak. This amazing wom...
094 Hikes; wolves; wildflowers; bear attack; urban wildlife; Hanging Lake
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a potpourri of topics this week, including recent hikes; re-introduction of wolves into Colorado; wildflower sighting...
093 Rattlesnakes and your dog; 10 hard hikes; Duluth Trading comes to COS
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a recent surge in rattlesnake bites; a rattlesnake venom vaccine for dogs; recent hikes; Bob's list of 10 hard hikes;...
092 Penn State outdoor rec; is technology bad?; most difficult hikes?
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Penn State University's decision to cease outdoor activities of it's outdoor recreation groups. Also, is using technolog...
091 Mitch Martin, Manager of Cheyenne Mountain State Park
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Colorado's Cheyenne Mountain State Park manager Mitch Martin. They discuss the hiking, camping, cycling, archery and equestrian opportu...
090 Friends of Garden of the Gods President Hank Scarangella
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Friends of the Garden of the Gods President Hank Scarangella. The history of the group, parking and traffic, the popularity of the park...
089 Park Service reconsiders fee increases; Barr Trail & Incline; recent hikes
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin catch up on recent hikes; National Park Service reconsidering proposed entry fee increases; Barr Trail and Manitou Incline and m...
088 Trails End Taproom owner Kevin Weese
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Kevin Weese, owner of Trails End Tap Room in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They discuss what makes Trails End different from other tap ro...
087 Palmer Land Trust's Darcie Hannigan
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Darcie Hannigan from the Palmer Land Trust and discuss what the Trust does to ensure that land remains open for public recreation use a...
086 Cog railway closure; more on Pikes Peak Hwy; fire danger and restrictions
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin explore the effects of the Cog Railway closure; re-visit expanded hours on the Pikes Peak Highway; dry winter and fire restricti...
085 Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob chats with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates President Cory Sutela about what's in store for them in 2018, including many trail projects and cycling ...
084 Secret Trails; Longer hours on Pikes Peak?; N. Cheyenne Cañon Master Plan
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's topics include new, hidden trails; a hike in a remote area; a proposition to extend the hours on the Pikes Peak Highway, North Cheyenne Ca...
083 Recent Hikes; hikers in trouble; lost hiker survival; N. Cheyenne Canon Park
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Kevin talk about recent hikes; inexperienced hikers on the Manitou Incline; rescue of a lost hiker in Yosemite National Park; North Cheyenne C...
082 Parks Funding; Colorado Lottery; Trail Apps; Barr Trail; Bad behavior
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the progress of funding bill for Colorado Parks and Wildlife; making the Colorado Lottery permanent; Great Outdoors Colo...
081 Colorado Parks and Wildlife funding; did Colorado lose a 14er?
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a legislative measure intended to increase funding for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Also, did Colorado "lose" a 14er and...
080 Bob and co-host Kevin talk recent hikes, future plans and more
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin hit on a variety of topics: recent hikes, future planned hikes, meeting fans, review recent podcasts, North Chey...
079 Interview with Mikah Meyer about his travels and mission
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob interviews Mikah Meyer, who is not only visiting all 417 sites owned by the National Park Service, but also doing it in one long road trip, and wi...
078 Interview with Bill Normile, President, Friends of Monument Preserve
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Friends of Monument Preserve president Bill Normile about the volunteer groups rich history, mission and accomplishments. You can find ...
077 Coal's 2017 hiking mileage; recent hikes; Park master plans; "at risk" trails; more
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Kevin discuss Coal's (Bob's dog) hiking miles for 2017; recent hikes; trails at risk of being lost; North Cheyenne Canon Park Master Plan proc...
076 2017 accomplishments and goals for 2018; no snow?; being prepared
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob and Kevin are back for the new year, and discuss their accomplishments from 2017 and their goals for 2018. Also, where's the snow?, being prepared...
075 El Paso County Parks director Tim Wolken recaps 2017
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Tim Wolken and they discuss what 2017 was like for county parks and what's ahead ...
074 Karen Palus from Colorado Springs Parks Department 2017 retrospective
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bob talks with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services director Karen Palus about what the department accomplished in 2017 and what i...