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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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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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49:39

270 How could a hiker death been avoided; Fall...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/09/29

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a hiker death in the Arizona desert and lessons that can be learned that affect hiking in Colorado's mountains. Also, will this winter be a La Nina event, and what does that mean? Leave No Trace "Hot Spot" week in Colorado Springs; fall colors; what was your most impactful National Park, and more. Hiker death in Arizona: La Nina winter: Bob's Fall Colors Photography workshop: This podcast sponsored by Please consider becoming a patron of

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40:14

269 Bob and Kevin call out the sociopaths vandalizing...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/09/22

On this week's podcast Bob and co-host Kevin discuss extensive vandalism at a Colorado Springs city park, and deliver some harsh words to those responsible. You've never heard them be this forthright about a topic before. They also discuss the start of the fall foliage season; an award given to Bob; and why is there a shortage of Gatorade? Article about why leaves change colors: Bob's photography workshop at the Garden of the Gods: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for

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48:22

268 Another 14er closed; poles or no poles; Tarantulas?

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/09/15

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the closure of a 14,000' peak by the private land-owner and the reasons why it was closed. Also a discussion about whether or not to use hiking poles; tarantulas in Colorado; and more. Colorado Sun article about Mt. Lindsey closure: Outside.com article about hiking pole use: Tarantula Migration, from Visit LaJunta: Bob's Fall Colors Photography workshop: This podcast sponsored by Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast

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53:03

267 Should Pikes Peak be a National Park?

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/09/08

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a proposal to make Pikes Peak into a national park; new trails being built in North Cheyenne Canon Park, and associated trail closures; fall colors are coming; and recent interactions with listeners of the podcast. Vote for this podcast! https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoormediaawards TV report about making Pikes Peak a national park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKc2GdG9A7Y Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for

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53:45

266 Mountain lake hikes, a 5 year-old does the AT,...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/09/01

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hikes they did to mountain lakes; talk about news reports of encounters with moose and a mountain lion and whether you should be worried; they also talk about a 5 year-old boy who through-hiked the entire Appalachian Trail with his parents; a trail closure due to flooding, and more. This episode sponsored by 5 year-old hikes the AT: Fatal moose encounter: Mountain lion attacks child in California: Greenhorn Trail closure notice: Please

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42:27

265 Successful Search and Rescues; Homelessness in...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/08/25

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss why some recent backcountry rescues went well due to hikers being prepared. Also, they discuss people taking up residence in our forests, including a discussion about a recent news article on the subject. Rescue on Boundary Peak: Rescue on Crestone Needle (Facebook post): Bob's article about water purification: Colorado Sun article about homeless people living in the Pike National Forest: Earlier podcast with Pikes Peak District Ranger: Bob can use

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48:00

264 Bob and Kevin catch-up on recent events. Bob asks...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/08/18

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin catch up on recent events: Kevin climbs another 14'er, and to an alpine lake, and Bob and Kevin hike on Pikes Peak. Bob asks listeners to vote for his photography: Also, they ask everyone to take a poll at South Slope Recreation Area info: 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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01:15:50

263 Rocky Mountain Field Institute Exec Director...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/08/11

Bob's guest this week is Jennifer Peterson, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI). They discuss this years 40th anniversary of the founding of RMFI, their current work on the Devils Playground trail on the west side of Pikes Peak, and on the Barr Trail on the east side of America's Mountain. Also, their recently completed work in the Sangre de Cristo mountains, and new projects they've undertaken there, plus more. Rocky Mountain Field Institute: This show sponsored

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01:10:32

262 Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/08/04

Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Karen Palus is Bob's guest on this week's podcast. A semi-annual guest, she talks with Bob about the opening of the new Pikes Peak Summit Complex and the Colorado Springs Sesquicentennial. They also discuss a study that evaluated the needs of the parks department in terms of infrastructure, and another study that compared where the parks department ranks with other cities. Finally, they discuss overall parks department funding and

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41:18

261 Recent Hikes, Quandary Peak reservations,...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/07/28

On this week's podcast, co-host Kevin joins Bob for a lively show. They discuss Kevin's recent trip to Capitol Reef National Park, and a caving misadventure. Also in this podcast: parking reservations for Quandary Peak, and the need to plan ahead in general for outdoor recreation; Colorado Springs 150th Anniversary Celebration; free Colorado State Parks access to commemorate Colorado Day, and more. This podcast sponsored by Quandary Peak reservation system information: Colorado Springs 150th

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59:05

260 Leave No Trace with Park Ranger Gillian Rossi

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/07/21

On this 5th Anniversary episode, Bob's guest is Colorado Springs TOPS Park Ranger Supervisor Gillian Rossi. They talk about Leave No Trace principles and why they are important for the health of our parks and open spaces, and the wildlife in them. They also discuss the role of park users in influencing other park users to follow LNT principles. Leave No Trace: Colorado Springs Parks, Trails & Open Spaces: This show sponsored by: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more

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01:20:45

259 Mandy Horvath talks about her climb on Mt....

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/07/14

On this week's podcast, Mandy Horvath returns to tell the story of her history-making ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro. She talks about the physical and emotional affects of her visit to Tanzania and of her climb to the summit of the mountain. You'll be in awe of her most recent accomplishment. Mandy Horvath on Instagram: @lifeproofbionicwoman Mandy's website: Conservation Through Tourism: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild

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31:34

258 Get to know the Bureau of Land Management

Outdoors with Hiking Bob ·

2021/07/07

On this week's podcast, Bob's guest is Kate Miyamoto from the Colorado state office of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. They discuss the role of BLM, it's land holdings in Colorado, to include recreational lands and more. After the podcast, Ms. Miyamoto provided more information, that can be found here: This week's podcast sponsored by Springs Homes: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen

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