Outdoors with Hiking Bob
637 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsBob 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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114 45 mile hike?
October 03, 2018 06:01 - 53 minutes - 38.2 MBTopics this week include how a 28 mile 2-day hike backpacking trip turned into a 45 mile 2-day trip; fall colors update for the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon planning update and public input survey; Colorado Springs Parks funding increases in 2019 city budget; theft prevention at parks and trailheads; "motorless" day at Garden of the Gods Park; Colorado Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
113 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Park Ranger Darcy Mount
September 26, 2018 07:22 - 59 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this week's podcast, Bob talks with Darcy Mount, the senior ranger at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Cheyenne Mountain State Park. They discuss what a park ranger does, how she got her start as a ranger and more.
113 Park Ranger Darcy Mount
September 26, 2018 07:22 - 59 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this week's podcast, Bob talks with Darcy Mount, the senior ranger at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Cheyenne Mountain State Park. They discuss what a park ranger does, how she got her start as a ranger and more. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Park Ranger Darcy Mount
September 26, 2018 07:22 - 59 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this week's podcast, Bob talks with Darcy Mount, the senior ranger at Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Cheyenne Mountain State Park. They discuss what a park ranger does, how she got her start as a ranger and more.
112 How lucky are we? Waldo Canyon recovery
September 19, 2018 06:17 - 37 minutes - 27.3 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about fall colors viewing; how lucky we are to live here; what visitors think of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon recovery and more. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
112 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: How lucky are we? Waldo Canyon recovery
September 19, 2018 06:17 - 37 minutes - 27.3 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about fall colors viewing; how lucky we are to live here; what visitors think of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon recovery and more.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: How lucky are we? Waldo Canyon recovery
September 19, 2018 06:17 - 37 minutes - 27.3 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about fall colors viewing; how lucky we are to live here; what visitors think of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon recovery and more.
111 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Dixon Trail, Learning to backpack
September 12, 2018 06:27 - 46 minutes - 33.3 MBBob and co-host Kevin discuss their preview hike of the new Dixon Trail in Cheyenne Mountain State Park; discuss the difference between day hiking and backpacking and some bad advice they've heard; Bob asks listeners for a personal favor
111Dixon Trail, Learning to backpack
September 12, 2018 06:27 - 46 minutes - 33.3 MBBob and co-host Kevin discuss their preview hike of the new Dixon Trail in Cheyenne Mountain State Park; discuss the difference between day hiking and backpacking and some bad advice they've heard; Bob asks listeners for a personal favor Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Dixon Trail, Learning to backpack
September 12, 2018 06:27 - 46 minutes - 33.3 MBBob and co-host Kevin discuss their preview hike of the new Dixon Trail in Cheyenne Mountain State Park; discuss the difference between day hiking and backpacking and some bad advice they've heard; Bob asks listeners for a personal favor
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Extreme day hikes, moose encounters
September 05, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 41.4 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about a couple of "extreme" day hikes they've recently done, encounters with moose and other wildlife on trails, having updated maps, and Bob gets a old hiking guide book.
110 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Extreme day hikes, moose encounters
September 05, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 41.4 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about a couple of "extreme" day hikes they've recently done, encounters with moose and other wildlife on trails, having updated maps, and Bob gets a old hiking guide book.
110 Extreme day hikes, moose encounters
September 05, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 41.4 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about a couple of "extreme" day hikes they've recently done, encounters with moose and other wildlife on trails, having updated maps, and Bob gets a old hiking guide book. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and co-host Kevin discuss various topics
August 29, 2018 14:18 - 47 minutes - 34.1 MBBob's co-host talks about a recent experience while training for his Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike. Also discussed: recent incidents where hikers got lost or worse while going off trail; a recent bear encounter and why it happened; new trails about to open in the Pikes Peak region; Fall colors forecast
109 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and co-host Kevin discuss various topics
August 29, 2018 14:18 - 47 minutes - 34.1 MBBob's co-host talks about a recent experience while training for his Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike. Also discussed: recent incidents where hikers got lost or worse while going off trail; a recent bear encounter and why it happened; new trails about to open in the Pikes Peak region; Fall colors forecast
109 Bob and co-host Kevin discuss various topics
August 29, 2018 14:18 - 47 minutes - 34.1 MBBob's co-host talks about a recent experience while training for his Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike. Also discussed: recent incidents where hikers got lost or worse while going off trail; a recent bear encounter and why it happened; new trails about to open in the Pikes Peak region; Fall colors forecast Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
108 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Update on the Ring the Peak Trail with Chris Lieber
August 22, 2018 06:23 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBBob talks with Chris Lieber of NES about the efforts to close the gaps in the Ring the Peak Trail system. They discuss what the Ring the Peak trail system is, the challenges on completing the loop, the progress made so far, and what will happen next.
108 Update on the Ring the Peak Trail with Chris Lieber
August 22, 2018 06:23 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBBob talks with Chris Lieber of NES about the efforts to close the gaps in the Ring the Peak Trail system. They discuss what the Ring the Peak trail system is, the challenges on completing the loop, the progress made so far, and what will happen next. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Update on the Ring the Peak Trail with Chris Lieber
August 22, 2018 06:23 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBBob talks with Chris Lieber of NES about the efforts to close the gaps in the Ring the Peak Trail system. They discuss what the Ring the Peak trail system is, the challenges on completing the loop, the progress made so far, and what will happen next.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and co-host Kevin catch up
August 15, 2018 06:09 - 38 minutes - 28.4 MBBob and co-host Kevin catch up on some recent hikes they've done; Kevin's training for the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike in October; Colorado's severe summer weather; Bob is heading to the Pacific; Bob and Kevin's total hiking mileage so far this year; a preview of next week's podcast
107 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and co-host Kevin catch up
August 15, 2018 06:09 - 38 minutes - 28.4 MBBob and co-host Kevin catch up on some recent hikes they've done; Kevin's training for the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike in October; Colorado's severe summer weather; Bob is heading to the Pacific; Bob and Kevin's total hiking mileage so far this year; a preview of next week's podcast
107 Bob and co-host Kevin catch up, Recent hikes; weather disasters; future plans
August 15, 2018 06:09 - 38 minutes - 28.4 MBBob and co-host Kevin catch up on some recent hikes they've done; Kevin's training for the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike in October; Colorado's severe summer weather; Bob is heading to the Pacific; Bob and Kevin's total hiking mileage so far this year; a preview of next week's podcast Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: The tables get turned when Carrie Simison interviews Bob
August 08, 2018 06:05 - 33 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this week’s podcast, the tables are turned on Bob and he gets interviewed by Carrie Simison, the publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. Find out how Bob got into hiking, how he chooses where to go and more.
106 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: The tables get turned when Carrie Simison interviews Bob
August 08, 2018 06:05 - 33 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this week’s podcast, the tables are turned on Bob and he gets interviewed by Carrie Simison, the publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. Find out how Bob got into hiking, how he chooses where to go and more.
106 The tables get turned when Carrie Simison interviews Bob
August 08, 2018 06:05 - 33 minutes - 25.8 MBOn this week’s podcast, the tables are turned on Bob and he gets interviewed by Carrie Simison, the publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. Find out how Bob got into hiking, how he chooses where to go and more. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mandy Horvath, the Life Proof Bionic Woman stops in for an update
August 01, 2018 16:13 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MBMandy Horvath, the LifeProof Bionic Woman stops back in for an update on what she has done since her last visit, including being part of a movie in Hollywood, climbing Pikes Peak, appearing on the Today Show, and what she has planned for the future. Listen in to what this inspiring woman has to say.
105 Mandy Horvath, the Life Proof Bionic Woman stops in for an update
August 01, 2018 16:13 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MBMandy Horvath, the LifeProof Bionic Woman stops back in for an update on what she has done since her last visit, including being part of a movie in Hollywood, climbing Pikes Peak, appearing on the Today Show, and what she has planned for the future. Listen in to what this inspiring woman has to say. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
105 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mandy Horvath, the Life Proof Bionic Woman stops in for an update
August 01, 2018 16:13 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MBMandy Horvath, the LifeProof Bionic Woman stops back in for an update on what she has done since her last visit, including being part of a movie in Hollywood, climbing Pikes Peak, appearing on the Today Show, and what she has planned for the future. Listen in to what this inspiring woman has to say.
104 Weather, rim-to-rim-to-rim, medication, Bob gets requests for info, Bob’s birthday hike and more
July 25, 2018 07:48 - 49 minutes - 36.7 MBBob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics including safety during the summer monsoon season; Kevin continues to prep for the Grand Canyon; things to carry other than the “10 Essentials”; Bob discusses getting requests from the public; where to find wildflowers; hiking in the Southern Colorado Mountains; what hike should Bob do for his birthday? Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
104 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Weather, rim-to-rim-to-rim, medication, Bob gets requests for info, Bob’s birthday hike and more
July 25, 2018 07:48 - 49 minutes - 36.7 MBBob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics including safety during the summer monsoon season; Kevin continues to prep for the Grand Canyon; things to carry other than the “10 Essentials”; Bob discusses getting requests from the public; where to find wildflowers; hiking in the Southern Colorado Mountains; what hike should Bob do for his birthday?
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Weather, rim-to-rim-to-rim, medication, Bob gets requests for info, Bob’s birthday hike and more
July 25, 2018 07:48 - 49 minutes - 36.7 MBBob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics including safety during the summer monsoon season; Kevin continues to prep for the Grand Canyon; things to carry other than the “10 Essentials”; Bob discusses getting requests from the public; where to find wildflowers; hiking in the Southern Colorado Mountains; what hike should Bob do for his birthday?
103 Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent
July 18, 2018 06:20 - 53 minutes - 39.3 MBBob interviews Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. They discuss outdoor recreation, being a Colorado transplant, cycling, living in Colorado Springs, and the role of the alternative weekly newspaper in modern society. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
103 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent
July 18, 2018 06:20 - 53 minutes - 39.3 MBBob interviews Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. They discuss outdoor recreation, being a Colorado transplant, cycling, living in Colorado Springs, and the role of the alternative weekly newspaper in modern society.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent
July 18, 2018 06:20 - 53 minutes - 39.3 MBBob interviews Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. They discuss outdoor recreation, being a Colorado transplant, cycling, living in Colorado Springs, and the role of the alternative weekly newspaper in modern society.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Guest Jolie NeSmith, Pike Ride bike share
July 11, 2018 02:15 - 31 minutes - 24.1 MBBob talks with Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of Pike Ride bike share program. Check it out at PikeRide.org
102 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Guest Jolie NeSmith, Pike Ride bike share
July 11, 2018 02:15 - 31 minutes - 24.1 MBBob talks with Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of Pike Ride bike share program. Check it out at PikeRide.org
102 Guest Jolie NeSmith, Pike Ride bike share
July 11, 2018 02:15 - 31 minutes - 24.1 MBBob talks with Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of Pike Ride bike share program. Check it out at PikeRide.org Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Recent hikes, Grand Canyon, outdated maps, fire danger, drones
July 04, 2018 06:40 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB VideoBob and co-host Kevin discuss some recent hikes; Kevin’s continuing preparation for his forthcoming Grand Canyon hike; what happens when maps are wrong or out-dated; Colorado’s fire danger, and the increased penalties for unattended campfires and drone use near emergency responders.
101 Recent hikes, Grand Canyon, outdated maps, fire danger, drones
July 04, 2018 06:40 - 35.3 MB VideoBob and co-host Kevin discuss some recent hikes; Kevin’s continuing preparation for his forthcoming Grand Canyon hike; what happens when maps are wrong or out-dated; Colorado’s fire danger, and the increased penalties for unattended campfires and drone use near emergency responders. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
101 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Recent hikes, Grand Canyon, outdated maps, fire danger, drones
July 04, 2018 06:40 - 35.3 MB VideoBob and co-host Kevin discuss some recent hikes; Kevin’s continuing preparation for his forthcoming Grand Canyon hike; what happens when maps are wrong or out-dated; Colorado’s fire danger, and the increased penalties for unattended campfires and drone use near emergency responders.
100 100th Podcast and guest Susan Davies from TOSC
June 27, 2018 06:39 - 54 minutes - 40.1 MBSusan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition joins Bob for the 100th episode of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics concerning outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Thanks to all the listeners for making the podcast a resounding success! Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
100 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 100th Podcast and guest Susan Davies from TOSC
June 27, 2018 06:39 - 54 minutes - 40.1 MBSusan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition joins Bob for the 100th episode of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics concerning outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Thanks to all the listeners for making the podcast a resounding success!
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 100th Podcast and guest Susan Davies from TOSC
June 27, 2018 06:39 - 54 minutes - 40.1 MBSusan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition joins Bob for the 100th episode of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics concerning outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Thanks to all the listeners for making the podcast a resounding success!
099 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Luis Benitez, Director, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
June 20, 2018 02:21 - 43 minutes - 32.2 MBBob visits Luis Benitez, the Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, where they discuss his history in outdoor recreation, his job promoting Colorado to the outdoor recreation industry, and combining the work of government, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Luis Benitez, Director, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
June 20, 2018 02:21 - 43 minutes - 32.2 MBBob visits Luis Benitez, the Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, where they discuss his history in outdoor recreation, his job promoting Colorado to the outdoor recreation industry, and combining the work of government, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies.
099 Luis Benitez, Director, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
June 20, 2018 02:21 - 43 minutes - 32.2 MBBob visits Luis Benitez, the Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, where they discuss his history in outdoor recreation, his job promoting Colorado to the outdoor recreation industry, and combining the work of government, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
098 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Preferred footwear; fire danger; summer hiking; meeting listeners
June 13, 2018 06:20 - 41 minutes - 31.1 MBBob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics this week!
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Preferred footwear; fire danger; summer hiking; meeting listeners
June 13, 2018 06:20 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBBob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics this week!
098 Preferred footwear; fire danger; summer hiking; meeting listeners
June 13, 2018 06:20 - 41 minutes - 31.1 MBBob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics this week! Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
097 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Pike National Forest District Ranger Oscar Martinez
June 06, 2018 06:34Bob talks with Oscar Martinez, Pike National Forest District Ranger. They discuss his career with the U.S. Forest Service, the duties of a district ranger, the challenges of managing a national forest in close proximity to a large city and much, much more.