Meet a US Forest Service Tribal Liaison
What is a Tribal Liaison, and what is their mission?
Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association
Why there was a desire for a new mountain bike group, what sets them apart from other groups?
A Chat with a USFS Law Enforcement Officer
How is the job of a Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer the same – or different – than that of a city police officer or a sheriff?
Pikes Peak District Ranger Carl Bauer Returns
What does it take to manage the Pikes Peak Ranger District?
Pike National Forest District Ranger Carl Bauer
How did Bauer get started working for the USFS, and what kind of positions has he held?
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.
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?
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
Wildfire recovery, Recent hikes, product reviews, lightning safety
Trails in the Roosevelt National Forest that were burned at the same time as Waldo Canyon have been rebuilt, yet nothing seems to be going on here. Why?
An Update on the Ring the Peak Trail System
An update on the Ring the Peak Trail system around Pikes Peak
Mountain lion encounter, missing hikers, winter weather prediction, dispersed camping changes
Did the hiker who encountered a mountain lion do the right thing?
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Focus on the Forest is the guest
We don’t call them homeless, we call them forest neighbors…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Devils Playground project with RMFI
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 Playground trail on the west side of Pikes Peak. Also, their work on other 14er’s in Colorado. Links: Rocky Mountain Field Institute website Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Pike National Forest District Ranger Oscar Martinez
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 ranger, the challenges of managing a national forest in close proximity to a large city and much, much more.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about the opening of Waldo Canyon to recreation
A week after Waldo Canyon re-opened after the devastating fire 5 years ago, Bob and co-host Kevin have already hiked into the area, and talk about what they’ve seen. This episode brought to you by Conundrum Outfitters Use discount code “hikingbob” to get 20% off your order!