Outdoors with Hiking Bob

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an illegal hiking group of 153 people in the Grand Canyon; more land access restrictions coming; and should Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs be permanently closed?; Colorado Public Lands Day https://copubliclandsday.com/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bo...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a very rare fatal bear attack in Colorado; a couple of 14er's that have been closed by their private owners and what led it to happen; a free source of topographical maps, and more. Topo maps: www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads Local trail maps: Pocket Pals trail maps https://www.pptrailmaps.com/ This podcast sponsored by Springs Homes. Fi...

On this week's podcast, there's a lot of outdoor recreation politics for Colorado. First, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the "Keep Colorado Wild Pass" bill that was recently introduced in the state senate. You can read the bill language here: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-249 and read the FAQ here: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Financial-Sustainability/Keep_Colorado_Wild_Pass_FAQ.pdf Then...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Colorado Parks and Wildlife's campaign to remind people to leave wildlife alone; a bear attack near Yellowstone; a tragic incident in Death Valley National Park, and how tips on how to avoid a similar fate; damage to ancient petroglyphs in Utah and more. This episode sponsored by the real estate pros at Springs Homes springshomes.com Colorado P...

On this episode of the podcast, Bob chats with Keegan Young, the Executive Director of the Colorado Mountain Club. They discuss the history of the club, it's organizational structure, and emphasis on training and advocacy, and more. Colorado Mountain Club website: CMC.org Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on...

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Debbie Bibb from the Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course. They discuss the training opportunities they provide for equestrians, and how they work to improve interactions with other trail users. Also, the discuss an upcoming fund-raiser for the group. https://www.equestrianskillscourse.org/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-spring-fling-5k-poker-riderun-fu...

This week Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how they find hiking trails while traveling, and an incident in Washington State where a hiker and cyclist argued over right-of-way, which resulting in one getting stabbed. Who was right and who was wrong? Bob and Kevin weigh in, and discuss the nuances of trail etiquette. Also, did REI change their reward/dividend policy again this year? And, Pikes Peak...

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Mike Rigney, Ring the Peak project manager for the Trails and Open Space Coalition about the status of the trail network around Pikes Peak, and the progress towards getting the gaps in the network closed. www.ringthepeaktrail.org Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Fac...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the recent blizzard to hit Colorado and what it means for recreation and the environment. Also, a local parks department head is retiring, more e-bikes coming to trails and parks, and much more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Inst...

On this week's podcast, 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. They discuss the Colorado Wilderness Act and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, and get into what the legislation's will do, and their impact on outdoor recreation in Colorado. Also, some...

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss retail giant REI's decision to not give out dividends to members this year, and the reaction they're getting. Also, a "cold case" mystery involving Russian hikers may have been solved, and the age old question of which is better: a paper map or a GPS is addressed. Russian mystery article: https://www.businessinsider.com/frozen-russian-hikers-died-dyatl...

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin reflect on the untimely death of a local trails and park legend; review a new app for National Parks; discuss if the recent snow will make for a good wildflower season, and more. 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 W...

On this week's episode, Bob talks with Brian Kinsey, the Deputy Operations Director for El Paso County (CO) Search and Rescue. They discuss the history of the organization, what kind of missions it responds to, and the training its members undergo. Also, how to safely recreate outdoors, and more. El Paso County Search and Rescue: EPCSAR.org Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:...

In this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss the high number of avalanche incidents recently in the western US, including Colorado, and how to be avalanche aware. Also, a proposal from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to establish a recreational pass for wildlife areas. It is ready for prime-time?, They also discuss if Colorado is becoming a "pay-to-play" state for outdoor recreation, and finally, a i...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the etiquette of hiking on muddy trails (it is a thing), we answer a listener question, and discuss the U.S. Forest Services plans for shooting ranges in the national forests. Public input on shooting ranges here. Leave No Trace trail etiquette for muddy trails. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/h...

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an incident of a snowshoer having to be rescued on Berthoud Pass. They discuss why it happened, and more importantly, how it could have been avoided. CBS4 report on the Berthoud Pass incident Colorado Avalanche Information Center website Bob's recent articles about winter recreation, and snowshoeing 101 They also answer a listeners question: "W...

On this episode, Bob chats with Alicia Filley, "The Healthy Hiker" about nutrition and weight management during the winter months, and especially during COVID-19. Alicia offers tips on how to maintain a good diet in the winter, and how hikers can keep their "tank full" while on the trails. The Healthy Hiker website Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/h...

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss New Years resolutions; ask the listeners who and what they want to hear on future podcasts; discuss winter hiking equipment and preparation; why people shouldn't hike to the summit of Pikes Peak until spring; Hanging Lake; and a new national park. Links mentioned in this podcast: Podcast with Colorado Springs Parks director Karen Palus Column a...

To start off the new year (and aren't we glad it's finally 2021?), Bob's guest is Karen Palus, the director of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. We discuss what the department as accomplished in 2020 and what's ahead for 2021 (a new summit house!). We discuss how COVID-19 affected the operations of the department, the upcoming sesquicentennial and more. Please consider beco...

On this week's podcast, Bob sits down for a chat with Tim Wolken, the head of El Paso County (CO) Community Services Department, which includes the county parks system. We discuss how some foresight from the county commissioners kept the department from taking a big financial hit during the COVID-19 crisis, the accomplishments of the parks department over the last year, and what's ahead for 2021....

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Colorado Springs Police Department Crime Prevention Officers Chris Ausec and Wes Wilkerson. They discuss crime rate in Colorado Springs and on its trails and in its parks (it's less than you think); what kind of crimes are most prevalent, and how to avoid becoming a victim; the homeless community and whether or not they contribute to the crime rate (the answe...

This week's podcast is features Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, a group participating in the 2020 IndyGive! campaign. In this podcast I speak with MWTA Executive Director Cory Sutela and Board of Directors member Mike Rigney. We discuss the latest developments in outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region, catch up on what MWTA has been working on recently and also what is planned for the future....

On this week's podcast, Kevin returns and catches up with Bob. They discuss hiking in Death Valley, Valley of Fire and also in Arizona. They also discuss Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Awareness week, the "Monolith" that was found in Utah and who they think is responsible for the debacle that followed, and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/...

On one of two podcasts this week featuring groups that are participating in the 2020 IndyGive! campaign, Bob talks with Palmer Land Conservancy President and CEO Rebecca Jewett. They discuss the organizations recent name change, it's mission and it's work to preserve land for both recreation and agriculture. IndyGive website: IndyGive.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: h...

On one of two podcasts this week featuring groups that are participating in the 2020 IndyGive! campaign, Bob talks with Rocky Mountain Field Institute Executive Director Jennifer Peterson. They discuss the work that RMFI has done to build and repair trails in Colorado Springs, El Paso County and the Colorado backcountry. They also discuss the work RMFI has done to train new crew leaders from other...