Want to hike to Hanging Lake? Plan ahead.
What will you need to do to visit Hanging Lake?
Luis Benitez and How Outdoor Recreation can Save the World
Can outdoor recreation lead to world peace?
The Healthy Hiker talks about taking care of our feet
What are the best boots for hiking?
Terrain Hoppers come to Cheyenne Mountain SP
Terrain Hoppers open trails to people with accessibility challenges.
CPW update. Also winter driving, choosing footwear and more
The controversy over the make-up of the CPW Commission is not over.
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.
Episode 48 – Storytelling Through Podcasts
I had the opportunity to give a presentation on the importance of Storytelling Through Podcasts on July 25, 2023, and it felt like something I should share with this community.
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?
Can’t We All Get Along?
No single user group holds the moral high ground
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
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?
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?
All About the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter
What is the “Doggy Day Out” program?
Re-thinking charging for SAR; Help Sixty35 Media
Should people who act illegally be given services for free?
The Barr Trail, the A Frame and the Colorado Mountain Club
Who was Fred Barr?
The Healthy Hiker Talks About Balance and Hiking
As both an avid hiker and a physical therapist, Alicia is well equipped to help you become a healthier hiker.
Vote Yes for the TOPS Renewal
Without TOPS, many of our treasured open spaces would not exist.
Pike National Forest District Ranger Carl Bauer
How did Bauer get started working for the USFS, and what kind of positions has he held?
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
Episode 20 – An Interview with CASA of the Pikes Peak Region
In this episode we discuss the valuable work that CASA is a part of, how they support their staff through the difficult tasks they perform, and how American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding aids their efforts.
TOPS ballot; Altitude sickness explained; “Listening Sessions”
The TOPS tax has been in existence for 25 years, and has purchased more than 7,000 acres of land. Voters will be asked to extend it for another 20 years.
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.
Give! Participant Catamount Institute
What does the Catamount Institute do to instill in kids a sense of respect for the outdoors?
Hiking in Fishers Peak State Park
That other website is the :”Dunning Kruger” of outdoor recreation.
Bob’s Mom Talks About Being Active at 85
How do you stay active, healthy and independent as you age?
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
TOPS Story Map from TOSC
How TOSC created a virtual story map to illustrate the story and successes of Colorado Springs’s TOPS program.
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.
Don’t take private land for recreational use
it should worry everyone that an aspiring politician is advocating forcibly taking private land solely for recreational uses.
“The Healthy Hiker” Alicia Filley talks about our Internal Loads
The internal loads we carry are a result of many factors and can determine how well we perform our recreational activities.
Bi-Coastal Hiking
New Jersey isn’t all refineries, traffic and big cities!
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?
Yellowstone flooding, Forest Fires, Summer Safety, more
People need to wear life preservers and refrain from drinking alcohol until they’re done boating for the day.
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?
CJ Runge with Mile High Youth Corps is the guest
The Mile High Youth Corps trains and employs 18-24 year old’s to work in the outdoor recreation industry.
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”?
Colorado Springs’ TOPS program 25th Anniversary
The TOPS program was created by citizen initiative, and is overseen by two citizen committees who make recommendations on purchasing properties that are recommended by citizens.
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 Parks and Wildlife’s 125th Anniversary
A brief history of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including notable events and dates, and a preview of the upcoming celebration.
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.
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?
Healthy Hiker Alicia Filley on how to train for long hikes
Training for long, multi-day hikes is a process to make sure you are properly prepared and fit for the trek.
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?
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?
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?
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?
2021 IndyGive Participant Catamount Institute
How does the Catamount Institute connect kids in the Pikes Peak region with the great outdoors, and how can your contribution help?
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.
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?
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 could a hiker death have been avoided; Fall Colors; La Niña Winter?
How could a hiker death have been prevented? What kind of winter will we have?
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”
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?
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?
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.
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
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!
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?
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
Recent Hikes, Quandary Peak reservations, planning ahead, COS150, more
Yet another popular hiking destination will require advance reservations. This will be the new norm.
Leave No Trace with Park Ranger Gillian Rossi
What can the average park user do to help keep our parks and trails clean, healthy and safe?
Mandy Horvath talks about her climb on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mandy Horvath returns to talk about her recent history making ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Get to know the Bureau of Land Management
How is the Bureau of Land Management different from other federal land agencies?
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?
Avery from the Crispy Soul Podcast is the guest
What is a “Crispy” soul and what does that have to do with outdoor recreation?
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.
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.
American Hiking Society and National Trails Day
What is the American Hiking Society, and what does it do? Also, National Trails Day is this weekend
Physical Therapist Alicia Filley and Post-COVID Health and Fitness
How to get rid of the extra “COVID weight” many people seemed to gain, and how to exercise at home to get in shape for the summer hiking season.
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
A 153 person hike group?; More land access restrictions; Gold Camp Road closure
Should Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs remain closed in North Cheyenne Canon Park?
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?
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.
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?
A visit with the Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course
The Equestrian Skills Course helps riders and horses prepare for being on trails and interacting with other users.
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
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
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.
No REI dividends?, Russian mystery solved, Maps vs GPS
What happened to a group of Russian hikers, so many years ago?
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
All About El Paso County Search and Rescue
El Paso County Search and Rescue never charges for its services
Muddy trails, answering a listener question, new shooting ranges in forests?
What is the proper etiquette when encountering a muddy trail?
Snowshoer rescue; Listener question; Parks Dept 50th anniversary, more
So many things went wrong, and they all could have been avoided.
Physical Therapist Alicia Filley talks nutrition and staying active in the winter
“Hikers need to keep their tanks full while out on the trails”
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
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
Hiking in Death Valley; Backcountry Winter Safety; the Monolith; more
Who’s fault is it that the Utah “Monolith” became a debacle?
2020 Indy Give Participant Rocky Mountain Field Institute
What does RMFI do, and what are their future plans.
2020 Indy Give participant Palmer Land Conservancy
What does the Palmer Land Conservancy do, and why should you support them?
2020 Indy Give participating group Wild Connections
What does Wild Connections do, and how can we support them?
2020 Indy Give participants Friends of Monument Valley Park
The Friends of Monument Valley Park are preserving the historic stonework in the park
2020 Indy Give participant Catamount Institute
The Catamount Institute serves kids of all ages
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.
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
Missing hiker in Zion NP-What really happened? Crime prevention, and more
Will we ever know what really happened in Zion National Park?
Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers is the guest
On this week’s podcast, the guest is Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers.
Prepping for cooler weather; fall colors; Paint Mines; Manitou Incline trails, more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the recent unseasonable weather, and use it as an opportunity to talk about prepping for cooler weather. They also talk about the upcoming fall colors season; Bob’s observations about usage at Paint Mines park; the new trails off of the Manitou Incline and whether it’s proper…
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…
Trails and Open Space Coalitions Susan Davies is the guest
This week’s guest is Susan Davies, the Executive Director of the Colorado Springs based Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC). She discusses with Bob the effect of COVID-19 on parks funding and and on TOSC. Also, the persistent closure of the Manitou Incline, Waldo Canyon, the Ring the Peak project, and will the TOPS tax…
Physical Therapist Alicia Filley with advice for mature hikers
Physical therapist and “Healthy Hiker” Alicia Filley returns, and gives tips on how the older hiker can stay healthy and remain active. Visit Alicia Filley’s website: Thehealthyhiker.com 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Physical Therapist Alicia Filley
This week’s guest is physical therapist Alicia Filley. She talks with Bob about how hikers can hike and enjoy the outdoors while minimizing the risk of injury. There are a lot of good pointers in this episode. This podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crisis hit critical mass in the U.S. Read my article…
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…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Exec.Director Becky Leinweber
Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) is Bob’s guest on this week’s episode. They discuss the mission of the PPORA, the unique partnerships it has helped develop, and the challenges facing outdoor recreation in both the Pikes Peak region and Colorado. Please consider becoming a patron of this…
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…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Winter hiking, last minute gift ideas, First Day Hikes, more
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about responsible winter hiking, last minute holiday gift ideas, “First Day” hikes, a record setting Grand Canyon hike, and more. This week’s podcast is sponsored by Victorinox, the creators of the Swiss Army Knife Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking…
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Beenie Bits: Ask for Help
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Beenie Bits: Don’t Lose Yourself
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Beenie Bits: 3 Simple Rules of Life
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