Holiday Gift Giving, New Years Resolutions, Hiking Apps and more
What hiking app do you use?
Trails & Open Space Coalition’s Susan Davies talks Retirement
How has the political environment changed in regards to parks in the last 15 years?
JWJ S2, Ep. 7: Season 2 Recap; See you in 2025!
The journey of the historic Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023), which is now in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, continues to be chronicled on Season 2 of Justice with Jax. On Episode 7, Jax reviews Season 2’s wonderful guests and discusses where we’re at with our democracy as 2024 comes to an end.
Justice with Jax – Season 2, Episode 6: Remembering Club Q two years later & Election 2024 Analysis: COS Ballot Question 300 & Beyond with SOCOCC Exec. Dir. Jason Warf
On Episode 6, meet Jason Warf, Executive Director of the Southern Colorado Cannabis Council, a longtime advocacy nonprofit in the industry. As political watchers, Jax & Jason discuss current events, such as the two-year remembrance of the shooting at Club Q, and outcomes of Election 2024, including the passage of recreational cannabis sales in the City of Colorado Springs, a key political shift in a town long-known as politically conservative.
2024 Give Pikes Peak Participant RMFI
If you’ve hiked here, you’ve likely hiked on a trail that RMFI worked on.
2024 Give Pikes Peak Participant Garden of the Gods Foundation
What improvements to the Garden of the Gods has the foundation made possible?
2024 Give Pikes Peak Participant Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
How does Medicine Wheel advocate for parks, trails and open spaces?
2024 Give Campaign Participant Code 4 Outdoor
What does Code 4 Outdoor do for first responders?
Fox 21 Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister
What’s the difference between La Nina And El Nino and which are we having this winter?
Justice with Jax – Season 2, Episode 5: Election 2024 – Mischa Smith, El Paso County (CO) Democratic Party Chair
The journey of the historic Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023), which is now in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals continues to be chronicled on Season 2 of Justice with Jax. On Episode 5, meet El Paso County Democratic Party Chair Mischa Smith. She’s made history as the first under 40, Black, woman chair of the party who’s an experienced public servant & political operative.
Justice with Jax – Season 2, Episode 4: Election 2024 – Naomi López, Board of El Paso County Commissioners Dist. 3 Dem Candidate
The journey continues on Season 2 of the Justice with Jax Podcast to chronicle the journey of the historic Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023), which is now in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Episode four of this season meet Naomi López, the…
This Group Helps Older Hearing Impaired Enjoy the Outdoors
The goal is to prevent becoming isolated
Bonus Episode: More on Colorado Springs E-bike policy
It’s a good plan, but implementing it faces challenges
Colorado Springs Unveils Park e-bike policy
It’s time to move on and get a policy set.
Fall colors are coming! Also, are voters smart enough?
How are the fall colors going to look this year?
Justice with Jax – Season 2, Episode 2: Atrevida Beer Co. & Rich Fierro
The journey continues on Season 2 of the Justice with Jax Podcast, which continues to chronicle the journey of the historic Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023), which is now in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Episode two of this season meet Rich…
Justice with Jax – Season 2, Episode 1: COS Pro-Housing Partnership & Max Kronstadt
The journey continues as Justice with Jax, Season 2, chronicles the Civil Rights case Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al. (2023) currently in the U.S. District 10th Circuit Court of Appeals.
The “Unlikely Through Hiker” Derick Lugo
A lively a fun episode!
Author and Thru-Hiker Christine Woodside is the Guest
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 Follower to Solo Hiker and Back”. In this entertaining hour, they discuss her experiences as a day and thru-hiker, and the experiences that led to the writing of this book. Book website:…
Special bonus episode with Wild Westendorf
What hikes should you do before the end of September?
Lifeseeker Technology Can Save Your Life
Do these devices change what we’ve told hikers about how to be prepared for emergencies?
Bob visits North Carolina
What is it like to hike in North Carolina in the summer?
Big changes coming to the podcast!
Tell what you think!
Author and Adventurer Kevin Fedarko is the guest
What does it take to hike from one end of the Grand Canyon to the other?
City leader Richard Skorman is the guest
What is Richards Rubbish Roundup?
Justice with Jax – Episode 6: Season 1
Listen to a Season 1 Recap with your host, Jax aka Jacqueline Armendariz Unzueta, the final person arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for participating in the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023. Join Jax on her journey as the lead…
Pikes Peak Update, Fox Run Nature Center, other news
What are the details behind the shuttle and reservation system on Americas Mountain?
Justice with Jax – Episode 5: Alex Archuleta
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Alex Archuleta, one of six people arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for participating in the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023.
Justice with Jax – Episode 4: Nathan Shulkin
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Nathan Shulkin, one of six people arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for participating in the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023.
Want to hike to Hanging Lake? Plan ahead.
What will you need to do to visit Hanging Lake?
Justice with Jax – Episode 3: Charles Johnson
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Charles Johnson, one of six people arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for participating in the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz & Chinook Center v. City of Colorado Springs, et al., 2023.
Rocky Mountain Field Institute’s Jolie NeSmith
How far along is the Devils Playground Trail Project?
Luis Benitez and How Outdoor Recreation can Save the World
Can outdoor recreation lead to world peace?
Terrain Hoppers come to Cheyenne Mountain SP
Terrain Hoppers open trails to people with accessibility challenges.
Justice with Jax – Episode 2: Jon Christiansen
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Jon Christiansen, one of six people arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for organizing the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs. Join Jax on her journey as the lead plaintiff of the first Civil Rights case in U.S. history (Armendariz &…
CPW update. Also winter driving, choosing footwear and more
The controversy over the make-up of the CPW Commission is not over.
Justice with Jax – Episode 1: Shaun Walls
Chat with Colorado Springs community leader Shaun Walls, one of six people arrested by the Colorado Springs Police Department for organizing the Housing Rights March at the center of Armendariz v. City of Colorado Springs.
What’s going on with the CPW Commission?
Why does it matter who is on the CPW Commission?
Where are the best behaved hikers?
Where are the best behaved hikers?
Meet a US Forest Service Tribal Liaison
What is a Tribal Liaison, and what is their mission?
El Paso County Parks 2023 Review, a look at 2024
Could El Paso County see something similar to Colorado Springs’ TOPS Program?
Colorado Springs Parks 2023 Recap & What’s Ahead in 2024
What is ahead for the city’s parks in 2024?
Get to Know Fremont Adventure Recreation
There are 20 miles of public trails new the Royal Gorge Bridge
Can You Violate Air Space While Hiking?
Someone is literally making a Federal case out of it.
Winter Hiking
Shop now for next winters hiking gear.
Missing hikers on the PCT; it’s bear season; Fall colors
What happened to three missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail?
Hiking in the Chama Valley
Let’s help a fellow hiker
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade
What is the mayors plan for addressing the backlog of needs and maintenance of Colorado Springs’ parks, open spaces and trails?
Assaulted on a Trail, then Victim Blamed
No one should be victimized while on a trail, nor are they to blame for hiking alone.
Bears! Also, What the heck is Leave No Trace doing?
Leave No Trace wants trainers to pay them to teach their materials?
The Center of the United States is Where?
Where is the center of the United States? The answer might surprise you.
Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association
Why there was a desire for a new mountain bike group, what sets them apart from other groups?
Trail talk and upcoming events
There are some fun events coming to the Pikes Peak region
An Independence Day Message
Do we live in the best country?
Trail workers being harassed
No one has a right to harass and threaten trail crews.
Politics and Outdoor Recreation
Will the new elected officials have a positive influence on city parks and open spaces?
Don’t pet the big furry things
People who think they’re helping wild animals are actually doing the opposite.
Crime in parks?
Does the police department really care about what happens in our city parks?
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
What does a classic Rolling Stone song have to do with outdoor recreation?
El Paso County Parks Trailability Program
What is a Terrain Hopper, and who can use one?
Recent Wildlife Encounters
Seeing a mountain lion in the wild might be exciting, but it’s not a good thing.
A Wide Variety of Topics
If you want to visit Pikes Peak at sunrise, you’ll have a few opportunities to do so this summer
Incline Friends & Manitou Incline 10th anniversary
What’s with all the uproar over setting FKT (Fastest Known Time) records on the incline?
Pikes Peak District Ranger Carl Bauer Returns
What does it take to manage the Pikes Peak Ranger District?
Re-thinking charging for SAR; Help Sixty35 Media
Should people who act illegally be given services for free?
Vote Yes for the TOPS Renewal
Without TOPS, many of our treasured open spaces would not exist.
El Paso County Parks 2022 review and 2023 preview
What were the significant accomplishments of the parks department in 2022 and what is instore for 2023?
Colorado Springs Parks 2022 review and 2023 preview
What were some significant accomplishments of the department in 2022 and what is the department planning for in 2023.
Winter weather; Volunteerism; TOPS ballot
The TOPS ballot is an extension without an increase/
National Parks Reservation Systems Locks Out Most Needed Users
The National Park Service is doing nothing to make sure lower income users have the opportunity to visit the most popular national parks.
Legal Protections for Private Recreational Land Owners; Fishers Peak Trails Update
If it advances, the legislation would give private landowners who allow recreational use the same protection currently given to ski resorts
Winter hiking safety; 2022 stats; GPS watches; iPhone 14 update
The iPhone 14 has fallen victim to the law of unintended consequences
Where is Bob going next?
Where is Bob going on his next adventure, and why?
Give! Participant Rocky Mountain Field Institute
The Devils Playground Trail rebuilding is still underway. When will it be finished?
Give! Participant Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance
What is the Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative ?
Give! Participant Wild Connections
On this podcast, Bob continues his series with participants in the 2022 Give campaign, by chatting with advocacy group Wild Connections.
Fishers Peak SP Manager Gives an Update
There has been tremendous support from the local community as Fishers Peak State Park has been developed.
Give! Participant Trails and Open Space Coalition
What does TOSC do to support outdoor recreation and why you should donate to them during the Give! Campaign.
Hiking in Fishers Peak State Park
That other website is the :”Dunning Kruger” of outdoor recreation.
Answering listener questions and comments
On this week’s episode, Bob and co-host Kevin answer listeners comments and questions. What do liisteners want to know?
Skagway Powerplant Hike
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 remote, abandoned powerplant.
Old Stage Road and How Law Enforcement Abandoned its Residents
The people who live on Old Stage Road say they have been abandoned by the sheriff’s office. Everyone agreed that they deserve better.
Comparing different adventure travel companies
One advantage of using these companies is gaining access to otherwise inaccessible places
Close Old Stage Road?; Fishers Peak SP Master Plan; Keep Colorado Wild Pass
Should Colorado Springs close access to national forest land?
The Persistence of Summer
Colorado may not be the Arizona desert, but it still gets plenty hot, and you need to be ready. The summer heat will be around for a while.
Devils Head Tower; Preventable Deaths; Hikes for Visitors
All of these deaths were preventable had some simple “rules” been followed.
Being prepared and COS READY
How can COSReady be useful for outdoor recreation?
Hidden gems in southern Colorado
Many hikers miss out on the trails in a beautiful and quiet part of Colorado that goes mostly unnoticed.
How does GPS work and how is it used to record hikes
When comparing a trail signs posted mileage, the mileage tracked by a GPS, and what COTREX said the distance should be, I quickly determined which one was most accurate
Devils Playground Trail Update
When will the trail be finished? How much work has been done so far? How complex is the project? All and more are answered in this podcast.
The Problem with Illegally Built Trails
What is it with people that makes them think it’s OK to build their own trails on public lands?
ParkScore finally explained; Why rock piles on trails are bad
The ParkScore rank is a comparison to other cities. It may not reflect on how well or poorly a parks system is doing.
ParkScore Update; Photography workshops; Park master plan, more
Are we giving the ParkScore more weight than it’s due?
Why the ParkScore rating is flawed
Why doesn’t the many hundreds of acres of open space in Colorado Springs count towards the ParkScore rating?
Public Lands Day; Starlight Spectacular; Palus leaving; Trail 756, more
There’s a lot of news this week!
“The Modern West” podcast host Melodie Edwards
How does the popular perception of cowboys, ranching and life in the west differ from reality?
Are Low Income Groups Being Forced Out of National Parks?
Why is the National Park Service not doing more to accommodate low-income, tax-paying, users?
300th Episode with a Special Guest Interview
Kevin Westendorf took over the podcast while Bob was away and did this very special interview for the 300th episode of the podcast.
Managing Our Outdoor Recreation Expectations
Will our outdoor recreation experiences ever go back to “how they used to be”?
More on North Cheyenne Bridge Project; NPS Week; more land restrictions
Why was the messaging on the bridge project so muddled, and how can we clear this up? Also, lets celebrate our National Parks!
Mt Whitney; North Cheyenne Canon; Santa Fe Open Space
People who have permits to climb Mt Whitney have never hiked a 14,000′ peak before. Is this a good situation?
Will we really ever accommodate all users? Hiker rescued twice; more
Should we acknowledge that there isn’t enough money or manpower to really fix all our parks capacity issues, no matter how hard our land managers try?
Keep Colorado Wild Pass; Eldorado Canyon Timed Entry; Kane Ranch
Why is traffic a problem in Eldorado Canyon State Parks, and why is Colorado Parks and Wildlife considering a timed entry system to alleviate traffic?
Building parks from reclaimed lands with author Victoria Newhouse
Is buying more land the best way to build a new park, or should be reclaim existing lands for parks? Or, are both methods of obtaining land for parks a good way to go?
Social Media Misinformation; CPW Bear Report; Oil Well Flats
How many bear encounters were there in Colorado in 2021, and how does that compare to previous years?
Update on CA tragedy; legalizing kids playing alone?, violating airspace
How did authorities determine what happened to a family hiking in California? Why does Colorado need a law allowing kids to play alone?
How Dangerous are National Parks?
Is the Grand Canyon really the most dangerous U.S. National Park? What is wrong with a website’s ranking of dangerous national parks.
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the Guest
What did the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department accomplish in 2021 and what’s ahead in 2022?
Climate change, Sweetwater Canyon, Winter rescue, Vote for this podcast!
How is climate change affecting outdoor recreation? Also, why would someone intentionally go hiking in a storm and put rescuers at risk? Support this podcast by voting for it! See the link in the show notes.
Aren’t Hyphenated Americans Really Americans?
Mitch McConnell has inserted foot in mouth.
El Paso County Parks Director Todd Marts is the guest
What did the department accomplish in 2021, and how did the pandemic affect parks? When will we see new county parks open in 2022?
No punches are pulled in this Peak Reality Check episode
The strike at Kings Soopers (aka Kroeger) is getting no sympathy for management from these quarters.
Lots of people in this session
New CDC guidelines
Winter recreation; What went wrong on Cheyenne Mountain?
How did a guided hike on an easy trail on Cheyenne Mountain go so horribly wrong? Were the hikers abandoned by their guide?
Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin Ring in 2022
A roundup of noteworthy local happenings from two former Colorado Springs city councilors who return to the studio after a 4-year break.
All about the Colorado 14er’s Initiative
What is the history and mission of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, and does CFI do to keep mountain peaks open to hikers?
Storms and preparedness; New Years resolutions and more
Are people who take outdoor recreation seriously better prepared and have reasonable expectations of their government than those who don’t?
Why do men want to control women?
This weeks’ episode is really running the gamut of news items to end the year.
2021 Indy Give Participant Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance
How does the PPORA support outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak Region, and how your IndyGive donation can help their cause.
2021 Indy Give Participant Rocky Mountain Field Institute
What did RMFI accomplish this year and how can your IndyGive donation help them in 2022?
Three Democratic State Legislators will offer a Reproductive Health Equity Act
Is the Second Amendment eating the First Amendment?
An Update on Fishers Peak State Park
What kind of amenities are planned for the park, and when can we expect to see them?
Who We’re Thankful for; Elitism and Entitlement from Some Trail Users
We’re thankful for everyone who make is possible for us to enjoy the outdoors. Also, why do some people disenfranchise other trail users?
A Potpourri of News
Is it time DOD’s budget was cut?
John Foley, A Russian Analyst, discusses Afghanistan and Iraq
John Foley discusses Afghanistan and the issues facing the Taliban
Colorado Springs Election Results for November 2021
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the results of the recent elections, and other topics.
So you want to try Ivermectin to cure your Covid-19? October 29, 2021
We discuss the Build Back Better Plan, which has been severely pared down.
What happened to the family in California?
What happened to the family while they were hiking, and what can we learn from the tragedy?
TOSC Exec Director Susan Davies Discusses 2C and the IndyGive campaign
A discussion about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2C, and also the upcoming IndyGive campaign.
Do you have a Right to………………………? October 15, 2021
Misinformation from Doug Lamborn, Antifa, Stealthing, gender neutral toy sets, recent Colorado healthcare laws, jobs, abortion, and pandemic aid.
Pay for Search and Rescue? Also, trail etiquette
Should you be charged for the cost of a search and rescue mission? Who decides when to charge, and based on what criteria?
We’ve Got Good News–One American News backers have been outed. October 8, 2021
Good News: A Malaria vaccine has been developed.
Fall colors; lake hike; new YouTube channel; Garden of the Gods, more
There are still plenty of opportunities to see Colorado’s fall colors over the next couple of weeks.
How does the U.S. rank as far as Healthcare, Pensions. and Freedom? October 1, 2021
An El Paso County ballot issue that is short on substance and long on nothing is discussed by Dee and from there the topic goes downhill.
The National Defense Authorization Act–a Christmas Tree Or………September 24, 2021
Ever hear of the Combatant Commanders Priority List?
Who are the sociopaths vandalizing our parks?
“If you’re the person vandalizing our city parks, your parents failed at raising you, and you should know better”
What’s Wrong with Our Country? September 17, 2021
Gary and Lyn are back with a look at the news of the week.
Another 14er closed; poles or no poles; Tarantulas in Colorado?
Why has another 14,000′ peak been closed, and should those peaks even be privately owned?
Vaccine Mandates, September 10, 2021
Covid-19 is a community health concern
Should Pikes Peak be a National Park?
If Pikes Peak becomes a National Park, do we lose the ability to enjoy the peak as we do now? Is that good or bad?
Sacrifice: The current generation vs. The Greatest Generation, September 3, 2021
Should we be doing more targeted community service?
Mountain lake hikes, a 5 year-old does the AT, animal encounters, more
A 5 year-old hiked the entire Appalachian Trail! Find out what Bob and Kevin think about that feat.
Two Generations of Combat Veterans Compare Their Experiences, August 27, 2021
Hearing about the reality of war from two combat veterans:
Successful Search and Rescues; Homelessness in Forests, Bob asks for listener support
If it’s a life or death situation, drink the water instead of risking death due to dehydration
A Conversation about Afghanistan, August 20, 2021
Have We as a country learned our lesson?
Bob and Kevin catch-up on recent events. Bob asks for listener support
Where is Lake St. Kevin? And, lets help Bob get his photography on billboards!
A Lot of News this Week, August 13, 2021
Sen. Manchin’s thoughts on the budget.
Rocky Mountain Field Institute Exec Director Jennifer Peterson is the guest
What is the status of the Devils Playground Trail on the Pikes Peak, and when will it be completed?
We Hear from Others, August 6, 2021
Covid-19 and the Delta variant are hot topics.
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the guest
The general fund percentage of the city budget for the parks department is lower than prior to the recession, despite a larger population, more parks and greatly increased usage
The Freedom Cafe is Open, July 30, 2021
Lots of Freedom things going on
Recent Hikes, Quandary Peak reservations, planning ahead, COS150, more
Yet another popular hiking destination will require advance reservations. This will be the new norm.
Absurd Statements and Really Absurd Statements, July 23, 2021
HIPAA comes under fire.
Death in the Rightwing Stratosphere, July 16, 2021
The Rightwing is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Mandy Horvath talks about her climb on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mandy Horvath returns to talk about her recent history making ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Critical Race Theory, July 9, 2021
Critical Race theory and the new Colorado Diaper Bank.
A Different 4th of July from Last Year, July 2, 2021
Frederick Douglass’ 1852 4th of July speech. (Given on July 5th of that year.)
Do Republicans want to deny Democracy? June 18, 2021
Will Demographics save the day?
More hiking in New Mexico, Pikes Peak Summit House Preview, Hiking Prep
If this is your first time hiking a 14’er, Pikes Peak may not be the best choice.
Senator Joe Manchurian, June 11, 2021
How long are Democrats going to keep negotiating with Republicans when McConnell has already said that he is 100% focused on stopping Biden’s agenda.
Hiking in New Mexico; Recreate Responsibly; Listener Question; more
Have a plan A, B, C and even D in case the parking lot is full at the trail you want to hike. Be a responsible trail user.
A Shortened Segment that is Packed, June 4, 2021
This shortened segment packs a punch!
The 1/6 Commission & Qanon Tenets, May 28, 2021
What are the main tenets of Qanon?
Mandy Horvath plans to climb Mt Kilimanjaro
Double amputee Mandy Horvath, who has climbed the Manitou Incline and Pikes Peak has set her eyes on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
Peak Reality Check reaches a Milestone–10,000+ downloads, May 14, 2021
What is going on with the Justice Department’s investigations?
An APP to report Homelessness. Does it work? May 7, 2021
Dee, asked a question about an APP for reporting Homelessness and she got an answer straight from the horse’s mouth: Councilman Bill Murray
Fatal Bear Attack; 14’ers closed; free maps
Why did these bears attack a person, and how rare is it? Do hikers and campers need to worry, and what can they do to stay safe?
The First 100 Days of the Biden Administration, April 30, 2021
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
Keep Colorado Wild Pass; Discounted CPW park passes; SAR study
It’s all about outdoor recreation politics on this week’s podcast. Hear what the Colorado legislature is working on.
What is the Price of Economic Nostalgia? April 23, 2021
The Republicans and their excuses for not allowing Washington, D.C. to become a state are beyond insanity.
Leave Wildlife Alone; Bear Attack, What went wrong in Death Valley
On this week’s podcast: A tragic incident in Death Valley National Park, and how tips on how to avoid a similar fate; and more.
Get to Know the Colorado Mountain Club
What is the history of the Colorado Mountain Club, and what does it do for outdoor recreation and conservation?
Finding trails when traveling; Hiker stabs biker!?; more
What could possibly have happened on a trail for a hiker to stab a cyclist, and who is at fault? No user group is morally superior.
An Update on the Ring the Peak Trail System
An update on the Ring the Peak Trail system around Pikes Peak
Good News plus Republican Antics, March 19, 2021
Rank Choice Voting is moving in the Colorado State House.
Blizzard; Parks Dept head retiring; e-bikes on trails? and more
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the recent blizzard to hit Colorado and what it means for recreation and the environment
More Good News Abounds This Week, March 12, 2021
The American Recovery Act passes.
Colorado Wilderness Act and Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act explained
Bob talks with Jim Lockhart and John Stansfield who both represent local outdoor advocacy group Wild Connections, and also the Pikes Peak region’s chapter of the Sierra Club.
Congressman Doug Lamborn Loses It! March 5, 2021
Congressman Lamborn, it seems he likes nothing better than to complain about things getting DONE in DC
No REI dividends?, Russian mystery solved, Maps vs GPS
What happened to a group of Russian hikers, so many years ago?
We have Real Stuff and Real News, February 26, 2021
Good News: El Paso County may become its own congressional district.
A local trails legend passes away; new National Parks app, and more
Bob and co-host Kevin reflect on the untimely death of a local trails and park legend; review a new app for National Parks, and more
Real News in Back in the News! February 19, 2021
Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has really stepped in it and on it.
Changes are Coming, February 12, 2021
President Biden rescinded the national emergency declaration that was abused to fund the southern border wall.
Avalanche safety; CPW Wildlife Area Pass?; Pay-to-play?; EPC parks hiring
Colorado may be on it’s way to becoming a “pay-to-play” state for outdoor recreation
A Letter to the President, February 5, 2021
Will the FORMER President be the FIRST Witness at his impeachment trial? Are there some EGO problems here?
Muddy trails, answering a listener question, new shooting ranges in forests?
What is the proper etiquette when encountering a muddy trail?
The President’s Changes and Rollbacks, January 29, 2021
The Biden administration is moving ahead with repairing the damage of the prior administration.
Snowshoer rescue; Listener question; Parks Dept 50th anniversary, more
So many things went wrong, and they all could have been avoided.
A New President with Press Conferences, at no extra charge, January 22, 2021
A new president and the changes are happening at Warp Speed (not to be confused with the last administration).
Who is Really in Charge of Protection in DC and Congress? January 15, 2021
We begin by discussing last week’s insurrection.
New Years Resolutions; What do listeners want to hear; winter hiking; Pikes Peak; more
We want to know what topics and which guests listeners want to hear on the podcast
Another Slow News Week, Need to Pick up the Pace; January 8, 2021
2020 decided to go into overtime this week.
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus with 2020 year-end update
What’s coming for Colorado Springs’ Parks in 2021?
El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken end-of-year update
What to expect in El Paso County Parks in 2021
Colorado Springs PD Crime Prevention Officers Talk Safety In Parks
Colorado Springs is a safe place to live and its trails and parks are generally very safe, too.
It’s the End of the Year, December 18, 2020
It’s our 45th podcast of the year and this episode is crammed with happenings of the day.
2020 IndyGive participant Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates got it’s start when there was a movement to ban mountain bikes in the Garden of the Gods
Rep. Katie Porter v. Sec. Steve Mnuchin, December 11, 2020
Can you believe Lamborn signed on to the TX attorney general’s lawsuit to invalidate the electors of Georgia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan?
Hiking in Death Valley; Backcountry Winter Safety; the Monolith; more
Who’s fault is it that the Utah “Monolith” became a debacle?
Covid to Costa Rica, December 4, 2020
Good scoop on Covid-19 vaccine and the information you need. But how did we get to Costa Rica?
2020 Indy Give Participant Rocky Mountain Field Institute
What does RMFI do, and what are their future plans.
2020 Indy Give participating group Trails and Open Space Coalition
TOSC executive director Susan Davies is the returning guest
2020 Indy Give participating group Wild Connections
What does Wild Connections do, and how can we support them?
Come to the Dark Side, November 20, 2020
Gary and Lyn are joined by special guest, John Foley.
It is always nice to have John, as a recent combat vet, he provides us with a different perspective.
Our guest, John Foley, takes us to the Dark Side–the really Dark Side. Shadow Wars. Things you didn’t know about Ballistic Missile Defense. Weapons deals. Militia groups. Scorched earth. The Space Force?
2020 Indy Give participants Friends of Monument Valley Park
The Friends of Monument Valley Park are preserving the historic stonework in the park
Will He Ever Return, November 13, 2020
Will the Lincoln Project fold up its tent never to be heard from again? Isn’t there more work to be done regarding the intransigent Republican Senators? Has the train to Fascism been derailed? What are the odds of Trump running in 2024? Won’t his attention be drawn to other arenas? NY. Manhattan. (Letitia James seems to have plans for him.)
Hiking on Pikes Peak; Being prepared for hard hikes; e-bikes
Bob and Kevin’s recent hike on Pikes Peak required a lot of planning.
The Election, Trump’s Well Received Speech, Among other Things, November 6, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss election results, statewide and nationwide.
Fishers Peak opens; Indy Give; which GPS works best; misbehavior
Now is not the time for non-profits to fail to recognize their supporters and volunteers
There’s a lot of work to be done, October 30, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss Covid, the election, and other current events. How do you feel about a General Strike? Looks like Labor is planning on one. We discovered our “Do Nothing” Congressman, Doug Lamborn, is maintaining his status of “Doing Nothing.” Why do the voters keep him around? What a waste. How bad is…
Missing hiker in Zion NP-What really happened? Crime prevention, and more
Will we ever know what really happened in Zion National Park?
Debates, Politicians, Voting, QAnon, and More, October 23, 2020
Gary, Lyn, and Dee discuss election related issues in this episode.
12 Go Vote Today
Go vote! Shelly Roehrs, President of The Pikes Peak League of Women Voters reminds us the deadline to postmark a ballot is coming.
Suicide DOD/VA policy, October 16, 2020
Kent Jarnig of the El Paso County Colorado Progressive Veterans (EPCCPV.org) association takes us through some of the policies of the Veterans Administration and how his organization helps Active Duty, Veterans and their dependents wade through the VA system.
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers is the guest
On this week’s podcast, the guest is Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers.
Trump being lectured by a foreign country on healthcare? October 9, 2020
Lamborn held a fund raising event when he flew back to Colorado Springs, before being tested.
Fall colors update; is Colorado Springs a safe place?; City budget has increases for parks; more
Fall colors update; is Colorado Springs a safe place?; City budget has increases for parks; more
Ballot Issues and the Infirmed, October 2, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee’s planned discussion of the blue book, gets a little off track.
We are leaving. Another week of *censored* September 25, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back at it. Doug Lamborn is upset with San Francisco State University. What business is it of his? He claims federal dollars are being spent. (It is a public university that probably receives federal funding. Amazing that he doesn’t complain when ADF and other groups demand space and time at…
Nimby-ism, Pikes Peak Apex, Fall Colors, a new park, and more
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how Bob decides what trails to write about, and the push-back he gets from readers who don’t want others hiking on “their” trails. Also discussed: Fall colors update; the Pikes Peak Apex bike race; a new park has just opened; the IndyGive is coming; the Tip and Trail of…
Being Prophetic, September 18, 2020
Gary and Lyn discuss all the news that is unfit to print. Dee is taking a day off. Lyn went out on a limb unknowingly when we were discussing the 20 Supreme Court nominees that Trump is suggesting with the help of the Federalist Society. (Self-dealing Jerks). Four GOP senators are lying in their re-election…
Welcome to Empowering Pikes Peak Women
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Yep! Another Gawd Awful Week. September, 11, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss some of the newsworthy topics of the past week. There really is too much news packed into each week. You thought last week couldn’t get any worst? Well it did. “We’re 28th!” Yeah! Three of the four Republican candidates running for president in 2024 are No-Loads from the last campaign.…
The Bad, the Ugly, the Uglier. September 4, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee try to keep up with all that is happening. Sen. Rand Paul graces us with his Pearls of Wisdom. Excuse me. We’ll pass. (A housing complex in LA doesn’t have that option, what will they do?) Is another government shutdown in our future? October 1st is coming. Airlines are contemplating lay-offs…
The World is Upside Down, August 28, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the topsy-turvy world we are living in. Sex scandals on the religious right. How much is Falwell getting to leave? Militia telling the police what to do. Police departments infiltrated by white supremacists & racists. Lots of lies at the Republican National Convention. Conspiracy theorists. Eating children. QAnon. Covid-19 is…
The Never Ending Cycle of News, August 21, 2020
Gary, Lyn, and Dee are tackling the never ending cycle of news. Big News from one of Colorado Spring’s school districts. Did we say it was Good News? From Foreign Affairs: Weak labor protections harm workers in a Covid-19 environment. With the loss of jobs, will the consuming economy come back? Are there more lay-offs…
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Exec Director Cory Sutela is the guest
On this week’s podcast, Bob chats with Cory Sutela from Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates. They discuss recent changes in the organizations structure, their effort to get more people involved in advocacy, and much more.
Into the Explicit Zone, August 14, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee venture into scary territory. Lyn just lead us into the Explicit Zone with his comments on a Faux Not-So News host. Yes! WE have crossed the line…
Another Week of (Arrgh!) News Joe Biden is Omnipotent! August 7, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and the never ending pandemic. Trump has declared Joe Biden omnipotent. Yeah, that’s right, omnipotent. Who would have thought? A born and bred boy of a working class family of Scranton, PA–Omnipotent. Maybe Trump can pick the 15th Dalai Lama? A(nother) Covid-19 update for Colorado. Congressman…
The ball is rolling on Police Accountability in Colorado Springs Aug 10 2020
Will the learnings be made public? Did you know that the Colorado Springs police department has put out a Request For Proposal (RFP) for the department’s use of force? Who should oversee this process? The police department or the Accountability Committee? Will the Accountability Committee be allowed a “look-see?” Why should there be an “Assessment…
Colorado Springs Cultural Services Manager Matt Mayberry talks about Colorado Springs History
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department’s Cultural Services Manager Matt Mayberry is the guest on this episode. We discuss the origins of Colorado Springs, and General Palmers vision of what the city would become, including Palmer’s building wide boulevards and planning for large, green spaces, with many parks. We also discuss Colorado Spring’s…
A Covid-19 First Person Account, July 24, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss authoritarianism and corruption. We open today’s episode with a first person account of a family with Covid-19. You hear the frustration in their words and the difficulty coping. They are a typical family with a working husband, housewife, and three kids. The members of the Klamath Indian tribe plus three…
Wild Westendorf is back, Manitou Incline closure, will GMF close it’s trails?
On this week’s podcast, Kevin “Wild” Westendorf returns to the show and catches up with Bob on his recent hikes and future plans. They discuss the on-going closure of the Manitou Incline, and Green Mountain Falls considering closing it’s trails (they decided not to…). Also a reminder that a fishing or hunting license is needed…
Freedom Works Is Poking Its Nose Where It Doesn’t Belong, July 17, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back at it. Another busy week with the Supreme Court getting ridiculous. Three churches are suing because they can’t sing or chant. Guess they don’t care about the flock. Is Colorado getting all the medical supplies to fight Covid-19? What will be the economic impact with the supplemental $600/week going…
The Lincoln Project, Evangelicals and Hot Mic, July 10, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and current events. We open today with a Hot Mic segment and The Lincoln Project. You know, the outfit that does those burner political ads? Steve Schmidt. Rick Wilson. George T. Conway. Jennifer Horn. John Weaver. If you would like to see some of their work,…
Manitou Springs City Council person Steven Bremner discusses the Incline
On this week’s podcast, the guest is Manitou Springs City Council member Steve Bremner. Besides being the newest member of city council, he is active in the outdoor recreation community in the Pikes Peak region. During this interview, he offers the Manitou Springs viewpoint regarding the Manitou Incline, and some proposals on how to alleviate…
Republicans are Circling the Wagons, July 3, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are frolicking through this week’s smorgasbord of news. Another fun filled week of news about FEMA, CBO projections, Florida’s Coronavirus spiking higher that all the EU countries combined. “Nothing like leading the world here, Heh, Florida?” What happened to the world’s largest pension fund? Better call your broker after listening to…
Eighteen Myths about COVID-19
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back and discussing, COVID, Trump and Barr. Impeachment of AG Barr. Is his Unitary Executive just another word for Dictator? Will there be any repercussions, they have appointed 200 federal judges since he was inaugurated. Were any of these judges involved with the decision to let Michael Flynn walk free? …
Peak Reality Check, June 12, 2020
Gary and Dee try this one more time. We’re hoping Lyn is back with us next week. The old stuff: Things change yet remain the same. Still have no national standardized Covid-19 testing. Doctors are still getting laid off and salaries cut. You’d think that these multi-billion $$$$ healthcare corporations would have a few bucks…
First Friday Live – June 2020
A behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening in the Colorado Springs arts and culture scene, with a focus on both in-person and virtual First Friday events. This is a replay of live coverage of the first hour of First Friday, co-hosted by Studio809 and Peak Radar on June 5, 2020.
Peak Reality Check, June 5, 2020
Lyn and Dee are having some internet troubles. So, Gary interviewed Susan Crutchfield one on one. Susan Crutchfield, unvarnished, raw, and passionate. Your can learn something here. Did you know that Kindergarteners can be expelled? You’ve got to be kidding. Learn the “Why.” What are the issues facing House District 20? Did you know that…
Peak Reality Check, May 22, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back! We had some recording issues with internet lag. (Hopefully even better next week.) What are we talking about? What are we always talking about–COVID-19. We are closely approaching 100 thousand dead. (Over 98 thousand at the time of this typing.) Where do we start? Lamborn gets another Whoop De…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Hiking on Pikes Peak, Hankins Pass, Wildlife Encounters, More
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking in the Lost Creek Wilderness, wildlife encounters, Barr Trail detour at the Pikes Peak summit, Tip and Trail of the week, and more. Visit our new sponsor American Back Country T-shirts, and use code BACKCOUNTRY10 for 10% off. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Links…
Peak Reality Check, May 8, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the latest news about COVID-19, and other current events. Unemployment is up. Barron’s magazine says that Trump will win. What do 107 people who are out of the loop know? We have a state practicing Genocide? Human sacrifice? You’re kidding. Georgia is about 100% open, but too early. Residents from…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Fishing license required to go hiking? And more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a new rule that requires hikers to have a hunting and fishing license to hike on certain state lands in Colorado; Kevin is using a Garmin GPS watch, and what he thinks of it; new hours on the Pikes Peak Highway; reconsidering how to plan road…
Peak Reality Check, May 1, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss COVID-19, again! We cover other topics, too. Belgium’s accurate reporting. Should more countries strive to be this accurate? What’s with these demonstrations? Are they striving for the Darwin Award? There seem to be quite a few contenders, in this country alone! Is China a victim or attacker? How can you…
Peak Reality Check, April 17, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss COVID-19, tax breaks, and other news. Is the U.S. a failed country? Will we ever get enough test kits? Tax breaks? On the good side, corporate volunteers are doing their part. Michael Savage, a conservative radio host, lambasts other members of the conservative movement. Really? Expect the poverty rate to…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and Kevin Catch-up during COVID-19
Bob and Kevin are back on the podcast (remotely connected) and compare notes and catch up on how COVID-19 has been affecting them and outdoor recreation, and why Bob hasn’t been in Colorado for weeks (it’s only temporary). Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website…
Peak Town Square: Pikes Peak Region Business, Economy & Coronavirus
How is the Colorado Springs business community responding to the Coronavirus slowdown? There is a lot going on, and an array of resources to help businesses survive this emergency.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Daylight Saving Time, Lesser Known Places, Fitness
On this week’s episode, Bob and Kevin discuss hiking in lesser known places such as Pueblo Mountain Park and Aiken Canyon, look for an answer to the question “why do I get winded going up hill?”, and the pro’s and con’s of Daylight Saving Time (and why do people get so worked up over it). Please consider becoming a patron…
Peak Reality Check, March 6, 2020
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. Our government and elected officials at all levels are tell us to not panic and gather around the campfire. Hong Kong is giving its citizens $10,000 each to spur the economy there. (Wouldn’t UBI be great here to help spur our economy?) Instead, a…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Cory Sutela and Harry Hamill
Bob talks with Cory Sutela and Harry Hamill from local mountain biking group Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates. They discuss e-bikes on trails, their work with land managers and other outdoor recreation groups and their need for volunteers. For more information about MWTA, you can listen to podcasts 16, 85 and 162. Also check out their…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Fox 21’s Lauren McDonald
On this week’s show, Bob chats with Lauren McDonald from Fox 21’s morning news show in Colorado Springs. She talks about her history in broadcasting, how she ended up in Colorado Springs, and how it met her expectations. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mike Bristol, owner of Bristol Brewing
This week’s guest is Mike Bristol, who along with his wife Amanda, owns the iconic Bristol Brewing in Colorado Springs. Bob and Mike discuss the origins of the brewery, it’s connection with outdoor recreation, their philanthropy, their effect on other microbrews in the region and a whole lot more. It’s a great conversation, recorded live…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: E-bikes on trails? President’s day hikes, new websites
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the use of e-bikes on trails and their concerns over users “hacking” the bikes; President’s Day hikes; winter is back and where to go snowshoeing; Bob’s new photography website. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Brett Ackerman
On this week’s podcast, Bob interviews Brett Ackerman, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Regional Manager. They discuss his background and history with CPW, his duties and responsibilities, his vision for the region, the challenges of managing state parks and also hunting and fishing, and a timeline for the opening of the newest state park.…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob’s trip to Yellowstone, recent park controversy
This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob’s recent photography trip to Yellowstone National Park with National Geographic, Kevin’s recent hikes, and they examine the recent controversy surrounding Colorado Springs Parks. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Peak Reality Check, January 10, 2020
Gary and Dee in the new studio. Lyn is under the weather, we wish him well. Another week filled with more news than we can handle. Doug Lamborn spewing his usual Clap Trap Stuff. Did Trump screw up? Frank Rich says the chickens will come home to roost. Bill Barr being investigated? NYC bar association…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Is a popular outdoor newsletter just negative click-bait?
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss whether a popular outdoor recreation newsletter is “click-bait”? Bob and Kevin focus on the positive about Colorado and ask why there is so much focus on the negative. Also, they discuss last years accomplishments and look forward to the new year, and upcoming events. Please consider…
Peak Reality Check, January 3, 2020
Gary is going solo this week. He has a special guest, Retired Commander, Bob Acker. They discuss the accidents of the USS McCain and the USS Fitzgerald. They also discuss Marine Corp Squadron VFMA 242 Could these 2 accidents and one unprepared squadron be prevented? What are the findings that come out of the accident…
Peak Reality Check, December 20, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. (There is a lot of overlap in those topics.) Our last podcast of the year! We’ll be back next year! We start with information from our esteemed Congressional representation. Sadly, the poll on robocalls is closed, so the link cannot be included. Congressman Doug Lamborn continues…
Peak Reality Check, December 13, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. Yeah, we’re tired of it all. Yet, press on we must. Cory Gardner is still trying to put lipstick on that pig. Doug Lamborn: Well, what can I say? He’s still the Albatross we have hanging around our collective necks. Military housing: Is it in dire…
Peak Reality Check, December 6, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee are back! Due to a snowstorm and the Thanksgiving holiday we were off for two weeks! Congress critters Dougie Lamborn swamps us with his usual unsupported tripe and Senator Cory Gardner tries to burnish his moderate credentials and really isn’t too successful at it. Cory supports veterans getting jobs in the…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: A conversation with Wild Connections
This week, Bob chats with Jim and John from the outdoors advocacy group Wild Connections. Part of the IndyGive! they discuss what the group does, it’s history, and why you should consider donating to them. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Secret Gems, Thanksgiving, Baseball, IndyGive
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, #OptOutside and #FreshAirFriday, IndyGive, and is Colorado Springs going to lose professional baseball? Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Peak Reality Check, November 15, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. We start with a call for donations to the new Children’s Hospital. The hospital is looking for new toys and socks for children aged 0 – 18. The hospital is also accepting gently used books and ornaments. You can donate to the hospital or deliver your…
Peak Reality Check, November 8, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. We start this week with a review of election results locally and nationwide. We also review the latest updates on the impeachment inquiry. Good News: New York city is going to Rank Choice Voting. Democracy is alive and well. Aurora, CO is looking at…
Peak Reality Check, October 25, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. There is always something in politics to discuss. More incoherent babbling from Cory Gardner. Catch his new theme music. The Dept. of Education (U.S) is looking at a loan forgiveness program. Churches past the collection plate and payoff medical bills. School kids are getting…
Peak Reality Check, October 18, 2019
Gary and Dee discuss current events and politics. Lyn is off doing home maintenance. Is your job promotion or employment mobility hampered? Learn what the Glass Floor is all about. See how a system is rigged to keep you from your potential, blocking you by someone with an IQ lower than yours. Time for Non-Compete…
Peak Reality Check, October 11, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. Childcare at the VA? You’ll never guess who co-sponsored. You’d think Doug Lamborn was running for re-election. But, in the next article he loses that ‘Atta Boy. The Malarkey segment featuring Cory Gardner is just that: Malarkey. State and local ballot issues are discussed.…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Winter approaching, Great Smoky Mountains, more
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 Appalachian Trail; the challenges with hiking in different terrain than Colorado’s; Bob’s book now for sale at REI; photo exhibit at Denver International Airport. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast!…
Peak Reality Check, October 4, 2019
Gary and Lyn discuss topics of the day and politics. Dee has the week off. This week’s program starts with Good News. 1) A hospital cancels several hundred lawsuits against patients. 2) Happy Nuptials. 3) Is loneliness a medical condition? What are the end results of a cure? 4) There’s one way to get illegals…
Peak Reality Check, September 27, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss the hot topic of the week–US House of Representatives has started formal impeachment hearings of Trump. At last count, 225 members supported impeachment, including one Republican (no word on who that is.) Congressman Doug Lamborn sends out his “non-original” memo and the gang of three rip it apart. Poor, Dougie,…
Peak Reality Check, September 20, 2019
Gary, Lyn, and Dee discuss politics and current events. We start the show with a review of our local Congress critters — Doug & Cory. Doug would like everyone to know he proudly voted against keeping government open. We discuss the massive loss of native bird populations. Nearly 3 BILLION birds gone from Canada and…
Peak Reality Check, September 13, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. We discuss the debate of September 12th. A sex offender in public housing. How did this happen? Get a load of the new back to school items. Kitty Litter? Does a federal contractor’s religious beliefs discriminate against workers? Why the special treatment? Will Colorado…
Peak Reality Check, August 30, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. We start with a review of one of Colorado’s US Senator’s newsletter. We follow – up with some good news. When are people going to get it through their heads that the Koch Bros. and Americans for Prosperity plus any other Astro turf outfits…
Town Square Podcast: Policing and Incarceration in Colorado: Results from the 2019 Legislative Session
This is the first episode in our podcast series outlining bills that Citizens Project took stances on this past Legislative Session. Listen to interviews from activists, politicians, and community members to learn more about how these bills were passed and how they impact our community. In this episode, we have two guests: Senator Pete Lee…
Peak Reality Check, August 16, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. We cover the US Senate to include Cory Gardner and #MassacreMitch, or if you prefer #MoscowMitch. Did you know reading fiction increases empathy? Should we start a guerilla movement to give books to people lacking empathy for their fellow man? We discuss some challenges…
Peak Reality Check, July 26, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss politics and current events. Special guest, Linda Templin. A nearly complete tutorial on Rank Choice Voting is presented by Linda Templin of rcvforcolorado.org. The questions are spot on and the answers very informative. Has Rank Choice Voting come of age? Will Colorado be the second state after Maine to implement…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Apollo 11 anniversary, tech from the space program, BLM relocation
How have we benefited from the space program?
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Water safety, wildflowers, hikes, more
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 in bloom and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The Nomadik: https://www.thenomadik.com/hikingbob Enter promo code “Hikingbob” Enter to win a free The Nomadik box: https://win.thenomadik.com/hikingbob
Peak Reality Check, June 7th, 2019
Gary and Lyn discuss topics of the day and politics. Dee is off working, again. Lyn tells our listeners to “Take a Hike!” Why? Cause it’s a beautiful day. Maybe listen to Hiking Bob while exploring new trails? Understand the Republicans have a census plan for gerrymandering and Congress wants to talk to Wilbur Ross…
Peak Reality Check, May 31, 2019
Gary and Lyn discuss topics of the day and politics. Dee took another day off due to work obligations. John Pavlovich opens with some words of wisdom for White Christians and Church. Why are they worshiping the Embryo? Why not others in need? The Christian hypocrisy seems to be more in the open. Kamala Harris…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Plant and survival expert Cattail Bob
Hiking Bob interviews Cattail Bob about survival and plants in the western US
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: How do we choose our hikes?
This week’s podcast is another one suggested by a listener
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Part 2 of “What’s in your pack?”
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, Bob and Kevin discuss a recent incident that resulted in the death of a hiker in Arizona. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The Nomadik: https://www.thenomadik.com/hikingbob Enter promo code “Hikingbob” Enter to…
Peak Reality Check, April 12, 2019
Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. Starting this week’s edition with a Hot Mic segment and it goes off the rails as usual. Senator Cory Gardner is practicing being a moderate yet his words belie his intentions. Hypocrisy you say? Doctors you say handing our medical exemptions for vaccines? Personal belief is…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Catching up after spring break, desert hiking, whats coming
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 vs Arizona’s deserts. They also discuss thier plans for the coming spring and summer, including “road trip” hikes. Some places discussed include Mesa Verde National Park, Mancos State Park, Black Canyon…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs 2019 election
On this episode, Trails and Open Spaces Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies talks with Bob about Colorado Springs’ 2019 city council and mayoral election. They discuss what voters who love Colorado Springs parks and trails should look for in a candidate. Links: TOSC website Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Peak Reality Check, March 1, 2019
Season Three, Episode Twenty Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. Your city involved in tax giveaways? Listen to Dee’s positive take on these giveaways. She sums it up in one word. Colorado Springs is doing giveaways, and what is the cost we’ll pay for it? Apple and Fit Bit: Measurable/wearable…
Peak Reality Check, February 22, 2019
Season Three, Episode Nineteen Gary and Lyn discuss topics of the day and politics. Dee is in Denver. The political season is off to a roaring start. Will the Progressives dominate this election cycle and are they moving the Democratic party in a new direction? Is Senator Cory Gardner toast with Andrew Romanoff challenging him?…
Peak Reality Check, February 15, 2019
Season Three, Episode Eighteen Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. Today’s episode is combined with Hot Mic with its own musical intro followed by Peak Reality Check. You might be surprised at the 9 things Americans don’t understand but then again you might not be surprised. They’re basically some common sense issues…
Peak Reality Check, February 8, 2019
Season Three, Episode Seventeen Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss current events and politics. Today’s episode is loaded with big surprises. Like, you thought you were going to get a tax refund from the Feds? SURPRISE! You owe. No refund for you. But……… I thought. Keep on thinking. Think about the person you voted for president.…
Peak Reality Check, January 25, 2019
Season Three, Episode Sixteen Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. (We always talk politics.) Senator Cory Gardner is trying to save his backside. AI and Robotics have been discovered in Colorado Springs. Wow! Chipotle messes up………. again. (So what else is new?). One place you don’t want to go if…
Peak Reality Check, January 18, 2019
Season Three, Episode Fifteen Gary, Lyn, and Dee discuss topics of the day and politics. We’re four weeks into the government shut down and how has that effected us? Colorado turn Blue politically this last election. It ain’t so bad. Come on in. The water’s fine. Looking at full day kindergarten; electric vehicle charging stations…
Peak Reality Check, January 11, 2019
Season Three, Episode Fourteen Gary Lyn and Dee, discuss topics of the day and current events. Our main topic is new laws and regulations for the year 2019. New laws going into effect the first of the year. Gavin Newsom, governor of California, and Bill DeBlasio, mayor of New York City, are implementing universal health…
Peak Reality Check, January 4, 2019
Season Three, Episode Thirteen Gary, Lyn and Dee discuss topics of the day, and politics. There is always politics. Well, we have a new Congress and are still in the midst of a government shutdown. What more can we ask? Roads are not being plowed on the reservations. People on the SNAP program may get…
Peak Reality Check, December 14, 2018
Season Three, Episode Twelve This show starts out in the usual manner picking on Congressman Doug Lamborn and Senator Cory Gardner. Then proceeds downhill from there. Broadband, government shutdown, how about 2 nuns trying their luck with other people’s money? Check out Hedge Funds. You got one? What are you talking about Vietnam refugees? Do…