On this week’s podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss why some recent backcountry rescues went well due to hikers being prepared. Also, they discuss people taking up residence in our forests, including a discussion about a recent news article on the subject.
Rescue on Boundary Peak: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/08/08/ou-professor-ron-bolen-describes-four-days-lost-boundary-peak-mountain-nevada/5459428001/
Rescue on Crestone Needle (Facebook post): https://www.facebook.com/CusterSAR/posts/2950265985241824
Bob’s article about water purification: https://www.csindy.com/opinion/columnists/all-about-water-purification/article_5c90d010-4b8d-5285-beb7-e88198e8e1a1.html
Colorado Sun article about homeless people living in the Pike National Forest: https://coloradosun.com/2021/08/23/homeless-camping-colorado-national-forest/
Earlier podcast with Pikes Peak District Ranger: https://hikingbob.libsyn.com/outdoors-with-hiking-bob-podcast-pike-national-forest-district-ranger-oscar-martinez
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