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Outdoors with Hiking Bob

Bob Falcone shares tips and news about outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Bob covers trails, clothing, equipment, volunteerism, tourism, politics, photography, destinations and preparedness.

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317 Devils Head Tower; Preventable Deaths; Hikes for...

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2022/08/31

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking to Colorado's only remainng fire lookout tower; some recent hiking deaths that could've been prevented; and hikes they recommend to visitors. Links to stories mentioned in this episode: New Hampshire fall: https://abcn.ws/3CJiQpi Grand Canyon fall: https://bit.ly/3PVa5uZ Lake Havasu incident: https://bit.ly/3q0RrY1 Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob

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34:55

316 Being prepared and COS READY

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2022/08/24

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss being adequately prepared and the roll-out of COSReady, an emergency notification and preparedness system in Colorado Springs. They discuss how a system like this can be useful when hiking and how it helps meet Leave No Trace's "Plan and Prepare" principle. Also, an activity that Kevin experienced for the first time, Bob's continuing preparations for a new trip, and an update on Coal's recent surgery. COSReady: https://coloradosprings.gov/ready

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38:02

315 Hidden gems in southern Colorado

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2022/08/17

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent return trip to far south-central Colorado and also the town of Chama, New Mexico, and his experiences hiking there on this trip and in the past. He believes that many people miss out on the excellent opportunities for hikers and backpackers in that part of Colorado and New Mexico. Also, Bob talks about his thoughts on the return of the Starlight Spectacular event. The two also discuss the opening of a park in Colorado Springs after a

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38:16

314 Don't take private land for recreational use

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2022/08/10

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a recent guest editorial in the Colorado Sun by an aspiring politician who seemingly endorses taking private land, specifically 14,000' peaks, away from land owners so they can be used for recreational purposes. Link to the Colorado Sun guest editorial: https://bit.ly/3BOGDnk Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild

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313 "The Healthy Hiker" Alicia Filley talks about our...

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2022/08/03

Frequent guest Alicia Filley, "The Healthy Hiker" returns this week and discusses the "internal loads" we carry around with us, and how it affects our performance in outdoor recreation. She discusses how to recognize the affect your internal load is having on you and how to overcome it. https://www.thehealthyhiker.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website:

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40:48

312 How does GPS work and how is it used to record hikes

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2022/07/27

On this week's podcast, Bob gives a brief and simple explanation about how GPS's work and then discusses how he uses one to record his hikes. He explains why he believes his GPS tracks are more accurate at recording distances than the tracks measured in Colorado's COTREX app. NASA webpage explaining GPS: https://go.nasa.gov/3J6cSzX National Geographic webpage about GPS: https://bit.ly/3cCZdE5 Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more

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50:00

311 Bi-Coastal Hiking

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2022/07/20

On this week's podcast, Kevin tells the story of hiking on California's Mt Whitney, including a stop in the Death Valley, and Bob talks about hiking in New Jersey on his recent trip there. New Jersey isn't all refineries, traffic and big cities! Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast:

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49:38

310 Devils Playground Trail Update

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2022/07/13

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Jennifer Peterson and Carl Woody from the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) about the progress with their project to rebuild the Devils Playground trail on the west side of Pikes Peak. 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. https://www.RMFI.org Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information

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40:02

309 The Problem with Illegally Built Trails

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2022/07/06

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Scott Abbott from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the growing issue of people illegally building trails on public lands. This is an issue not only on city lands, but also in El Paso County, and the Pike National Forest. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: www.Wildwestendorf.com

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43:44

308 Yellowstone flooding, Forest Fires, Summer...

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2022/06/22

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the flooding in Yellowstone National Park; how a forest fire is directly impacting a trip Bob is taking; a kidnapping that occurred in a Colorado park; summer recreation safety; Pikes Peak, and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this

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42:50

307 ParkScore finally explained; Why rock piles on...

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2022/06/15

On this week's podcast, Bob talks about his conversation with the people at the Trust for Public Land, and what he learned about the ParkScore ranking system. What he found was that a lot of what we have been told by local officials may not have been entirely accurate (and much of it was...). Kevin talks about why piling rocks on trails is not acceptable in almost all situations. Bob has a wildflower photography workshop this weekend in the Garden of the Gods. Trust for Public Lands ParkScore:

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44:25

306 ParkScore Update; Photography workshops; Park...

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2022/06/08

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin provide an update on last week's episode featuring the ParkScore; El Paso County seeking comments on a new master plan; Bob is teaching wildflower photography workshops this week and next; Bob reviews a guidebook to national parks; a couple of new outdoor clothing stores; hiking the Dixon trail, and more. "Your Guide to the National Parks" : https://amzn.to/3at4Xzk Wildflower Photography Workshops: Bear Creek, June 11th: https://bit.ly/3O2xuKJ Garden of

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39:08

305 Why the ParkScore rating is flawed

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2022/06/01

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the Trust for Public Land's ParkScore rating. Headlines roared when the most recent rating resulting in Colorado Springs dropping in ranking. Bob and Kevin discuss some flaws in the rating system, while acknowledging that some of the deficiencies in the report are legit. Also, a popular trail closed due to a rock slide, Bob has found another "lost" trail, how one small town is accommodating visiting hikers, and more. Trust for Public Lands

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44:07

304 CJ Runge with Mile High Youth Corps is the guest

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2022/05/25

On this week's podcast, Bob chat's with CJ Runge from the Mile High Youth Corps. The group trains and employs 18-24 year olds in trail reclamation, construction and maintenance for various land managers in southeastern Colorado. Find out all the many services they perform and provide in this podcast. https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf

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36:47

303 Public Lands Day; Starlight Spectacular; Palus...

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2022/05/18

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin cover a variety of topics, including the upcoming Colorado Public Lands Day, the return of the Starlight Spectacular event, the re-opening of the Catamount Falls trail, and Bob's role in the recovery of Trail 756. Also, the departure of Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus. This podcast sponsored by the realtors at Springs Homes. (www.Springshomes.com) Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for

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49:00

302 The Modern West podcast host Melodie Edwards

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2022/05/11

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Melodie Edwards, the host of the podcast series "The Modern West". They talk about how environmental change is affecting ranchers in Wyoming, and also about the difference between the mythology and reality of cowboys. The newest season of the podcast series, "The Great Individualist" by Wyoming Public Media premeries May 11th, 2022. The Modern West podcast: https://themodernwest.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast

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41:29

301 Are Low Income Groups Being Forced Out of...

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2022/05/04

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an upcoming entry fee increase at Rocky Mountain National Park and also discuss the "Timed Reservation System" in use there and at other National Parks during certain times of the year. Does the high cost of entry to some National Parks and the need to reserve a time and date to visit, sometimes far in advance, prevent low income groups from visiting? Why isn't the National Park Service doing something to make visiting parks less expensive,

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10:01

300 Special 300th Episode interview

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2022/04/27

On this week's podcast - the 300th! - Wild Westendorf took over the show while Bob was away on a trip and conducts an interview with a VERY special guest. It's someone listeners are familiar with, but have never heard from before. Thanks to Rich Gustason for his assistance, and to Joanne Peterson for suggesting this guest. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on , and (HikingBob.com) Wild Westendorf on , and

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48:11

299 Managing Our Outdoor Recreation Expectations

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2022/04/20

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance. They discuss how public land managers are dealing with greatly increased visitor and usage numbers, and how other agencies, such as visitors bureaus, are helping visitors prepare for busier parks. Also, they mull over whether things will ever go back to "how they used to be", and how outdoor enthusiasts can better manage their own expectations and prepare for what is probably

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44:01

298 TOPS 25th Anniversary with Britt Haley

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2022/04/13

On this week's episode, Bob interviews Britt Haley, the program manager of the Colorado Springs TOPS (Trails, Open Space and Parks) program, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2022. They discuss the history of the program, how the program works, how it has benefitted Colorado Springs, and what is ahead for the program. More info on the TOPS program: https://bit.ly/3jCawwJ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking

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