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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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36:53

290 How Dangerous are National Parks?

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2022/02/16

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a USA Today article that looks at a websites ranking of "dangerous" U.S. National Parks, and what is wrong with the data. Also, vehicle break-ins, a trailhead closure, an interesting video, and another podcast's look at climate change. USA Today article (subscription required): Website in USA Today article: National Park Service risk management program: Vehicle break-ins: Boot making video: This American Life podcast: Please consider

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34:01

289 Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 125th Anniversary

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2022/02/09

On this episode, Bob chats with Michelle Seubert, the manager of Colorado's Barr Lake State Park. She is heading up the celebration of Colorado Parks and Wildlife's 125th anniversary. She shares tidbits of information about the history of the agency, including significant dates in the agencies history. Also, upcoming events to commemorate the anniversary. Colorado Parks and Wildlife website: This podcast sponsored by Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information

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42:10

288 Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is...

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2022/02/02

On this week's podcast, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Karen Palus is the guest. The discussion covers what the parks department accomplished in 2021 and what's ahead in 2022. There's a lot covered in this podcast! Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and

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33:29

287 Climate change, Sweetwater Canyon, Winter rescue,...

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2022/01/26

In this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss how climate change is affecting winters in Colorado, and also the dramatically dropping water level in Lake Powell, and how this affects outdoor recreation. The discussion then goes to Kevin's recent hikes on the new trails in the Sweetwater Canyon in North Cheyenne Canon Park. They also discuss a recent winter storm rescue in North Carolina and why they believe the person rescued was foolhardy, and put lives in danger. And finally, this podcast and

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46:33

286 El Paso County Parks Director Todd Marts is the...

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2022/01/19

This week's guest is El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Todd Marts. As part of the Community Services department, he also oversees the county parks department, and has been a long-time parks department employee and was promoted to director in 2021. The discussion involves the past years successes and future plans for El Paso County Parks, including when new parks will open, and much more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information Hiking Bob

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52:36

285 Healthy Hiker Alicia Filley on how to train for...

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2022/01/12

Alicia Filley, Physical Therapist a/k/a "The Healthy Hiker" and a frequent show guest, returns. On this episode the discussion centers around how someone who is usually a "day hiker" can train and prepare to do long, multi-day hikes, such as the Colorado Trail. This podcast sponsored by Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and

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40:45

284 Winter recreation; What went wrong on Cheyenne...

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2022/01/05

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin start the New Year by reviewing their experiences from 2021 and their plans for 2022. They also discuss preparing for winter weather recreation, and a lawsuit involving a guided hike on Cheyenne Mountain that resulted in a search and rescue operation. Winter weather prep article: Broadmoor lawsuit: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and

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01:05:13

283 All about the Colorado 14er's Initiative

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/12/29

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Lloyd Athern, the Executive Director of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative. They discuss the organizations mission and goals, and the work they do to keep access to Colorado's highest peaks open to hikers and mountaineers. They discuss the groups long history, and how they partner with the US Forest Service and other land managers to maintain trails 14,000' peaks. CFI website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information

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52:10

282 Storms and preparedness; New Years resolutions...

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2021/12/22

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin Westendorf discuss a recent storm that hit Colorado Springs and the reaction people had to the resulting damage and power outages. They discuss whether people were reasonable in their expectations of the government to attend to their problems, and are people who seriously recreate outdoors better prepared for these events than those who aren't. Also, Bob talks about some first aid and blister remedies from Finally, Bob and Kevin discuss their

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40:52

281 2021 Indy Give Participant Pikes Peak Outdoor...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/12/15

On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA), a new participant in the 2021 IndyGive campaign. They discuss what makes PPORA unique in the outdoors recreation community, it's mission, it's outreach and stewardship, and how donations to the IndyGive will help it meet its goals. PPORA website: IndyGive campaign: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob

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50:04

280 2021 Indy Give Participant Rocky Mountain Field...

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2021/12/08

This week's podcast features Jennifer Peterson, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, and a participating organization in the 2021 IndyGive campaign. We discuss the work RMFI has done over the past year, the work planned for next year, and how your contribution can help them achieve their goals for the upcoming year. Rocky Mountain Field Institute: IndyGive campaign: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild

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29:43

279 An Update on Fishers Peak State Park

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/12/01

On this week's podcast, we go on an audio of tour of Fishers Peak State Park, with park manager Crystal Dreiling. As we stopped at a few different locations in the park, Dreiling describes each site, and what amenities are planned. We also discuss the on-going planning process for the park, how the public can be involved in the process, and a timeline for the park development. This podcast sponsored by Fisher Peaks State Park website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for

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41:16

278 Who we're thankful for; elitism and entitlement...

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2021/11/24

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about who they're thankful for this Thanksgiving and how they affect their love of the outdoors. Also, they discuss some troubling comments on social media that seem to promote a sense of entitlement and elitism from a small minority of trail users. Why do some users feel that only they should have use of some trails? This podcast sponsored by Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and

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27:56

277 2021 IndyGive Participant Catamount Institute

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/11/17

This week's guest is Christopher Aaby, the Executive Director of the Catamount Institute, one of the participating non-profits in the 2021 IndyGive campaign. Bob and Chris discuss the mission and goal of the Catamount Institute to engage and connect kids with the outdoors with school programs, summer camps and more. The IndyGive campaign helps the institute grant scholarships to kids and families who may not be able to otherwise participate. This podcast sponsored by Catamount Institute: IndyGive

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26:42

276 Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, part of the...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/11/10

On this week's podcast, Bob's guest is Diane Stine, the Development Director for the Colorado Springs Pioneer's Museum, which is part of the 2021 IndyGive campaign. They discuss the research resources available to the public from museum staff, what kind of artifacts are in the museum has, and their educational programs, and special displays, such as the Cultural Crossroads exhibit. Links for this podcast: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob

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54:23

275 Colorado Springs City Forester Dennis Will is the...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/11/03

Colorado Springs City Forester Dennis Will is the guest on this weeks podcast. What does the city forester do? How long has the city had it's own forester? How many trees are in Colorado Springs? Why do some trees grow here, while others don't? These, and more questions are all answered in this lively and informative podcast. Colorado Springs Forestry Department website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf

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37:24

274 What happened to the family in California?

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/10/27

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the circumstances surrounding the death of a family who were hiking in California, and what lessons can be learned and applied from the tragedy. Also, why are signs at a local trailhead causing confusion about search and rescue costs? Also, an update on this winters weather prediction, the Indy Give, and more. This podcast sponsored by US News article about family hiking tragedy: National Weather Service winter weather prediction: Indy Give

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39:38

273 Trails and Open Space Coalition Exec Director...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/10/20

On this week's podcast, Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) Executive Director Susan Davies is the guest. Topics discussed are Colorado Springs' ballot issue 2C (extension of the city's TOPS tax) and the upcoming IndyGive campaign. TOSC website: IndyGive website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and

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45:48

272 Pay for Search and Rescue? Also, trail etiquette

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/10/13

This week Bob and co-host Kevin discuss why some agencies in charge a fee for search and rescue missions, and why agencies in Colorado don't. Should people be charged for the cost of rescues? How is that decided, and who makes the decision? It's a pretty lively discussion. Also, we respond to a listener request and go over basic trail etiquette. This week's podcast sponsored by New York Times article (may require account) Family charged with cost of "preventable" rescue: Previous podcast with El

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35:23

271 Fall colors; lake hike; new YouTube channel;...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/10/06

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin update fall colors conditions in Colorado (it's a hot topic this time of the year); Kevin talks about his latest lake hike; road work coming to the Garden of the Gods and how it impacts outdoor recreation; Bob's new YouTube channel, and more. Garden of the Gods Motorless Morning: 30th Street construction project: Bob's YouTube Channel: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild

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