Outdoors with Hiking Bob
639 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 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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080 Bob and co-host Kevin talk recent hikes, future plans and more
February 07, 2018 07:18 - 48 minutes - 35.7 MBOn this week’s podcast, Bob and Kevin hit on a variety of topics: recent hikes, future planned hikes, meeting fans, review recent podcasts, North Cheyenne Canon Park master plan process and more. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Interview with Mikah Meyer about his travels and mission
January 31, 2018 07:14 - 40 minutes - 30.5 MBBob interviews Mikah Meyer, who is not only visiting all 417 sites owned by the National Park Service, but also doing it in one long road trip, and will also be the youngest person to do it. But, that’s not all. Listen and learn the whole story. Find out more at his website
079 Interview with Mikah Meyer about his travels and mission
January 31, 2018 07:14 - 40 minutes - 30.5 MBBob interviews Mikah Meyer, who is not only visiting all 417 sites owned by the National Park Service, but also doing it in one long road trip, and will also be the youngest person to do it. But, that’s not all. Listen and learn the whole story. Find out more at his Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
078 Interview with Bill Normile, President, Friends of Monument Preserve
January 24, 2018 07:42 - 43 minutes - 32.1 MBBob talks with Friends of Monument Preserve president Bill Normile about the volunteer groups rich history, mission and accomplishments. You can find out more about them at Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Interview with Bill Normile, President, Friends of Monument Preserve
January 24, 2018 07:42 - 43 minutes - 32.1 MBBob talks with Friends of Monument Preserve president Bill Normile about the volunteer groups rich history, mission and accomplishments. You can find out more about them at their website.
077 Coal’s 2017 hiking mileage; recent hikes; Park master plans; “at risk” trails; more
January 17, 2018 08:34 - 39 minutes - 29.8 MBBob and Kevin discuss Coal’s (Bob’s dog) hiking miles for 2017; recent hikes; trails at risk of being lost; North Cheyenne Canon Park Master Plan process and more Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Coal’s 2017 hiking mileage; recent hikes; Park master plans; “at risk” trails; more
January 17, 2018 08:34 - 39 minutes - 29.8 MBBob and Kevin discuss Coal’s (Bob’s dog) hiking miles for 2017; recent hikes; trails at risk of being lost; North Cheyenne Canon Park Master Plan process and more
076 2017 accomplishments and goals for 2018; no snow?; being prepared
January 10, 2018 16:00 - 47 minutes - 35 MBBob and Kevin are back for the new year, and discuss their accomplishments from 2017 and their goals for 2018. Also, where’s the snow?, being prepared for winter weather, and more. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 2017 accomplishments and goals for 2018; no snow?; being prepared
January 10, 2018 16:00 - 47 minutes - 35 MBBob and Kevin are back for the new year, and discuss their accomplishments from 2017 and their goals for 2018. Also, where’s the snow?, being prepared for winter weather, and more.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: El Paso County Parks director Tim Wolken recaps 2017
January 03, 2018 08:40 - 47 minutes - 35.4 MBBob talks with El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Tim Wolken and they discuss what 2017 was like for county parks and what’s ahead for 2018
075 El Paso County Parks director Tim Wolken recaps 2017
January 03, 2018 08:40 - 47 minutes - 35.4 MBBob talks with El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Tim Wolken and they discuss what 2017 was like for county parks and what’s ahead for 2018 Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
074 Karen Palus from Colorado Springs Parks Department 2017 retrospective
December 27, 2017 08:52 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBBob talks with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services director Karen Palus about what the department accomplished in 2017 and what is in store for 2018. Note: The parks department did get the grant mentioned during this interview. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Karen Palus from Colorado Springs Parks Department 2017 retrospective
December 27, 2017 08:52 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBBob talks with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services director Karen Palus about what the department accomplished in 2017 and what is in store for 2018. Note: The parks department did get the grant mentioned during this interview.
073 “Blue Frame”, recent hikes, Aiken Canyon, last minute gifts
December 20, 2017 08:51 - 47 minutes - 35 MBOn this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin talk (briefly) about the “Blue Frame” in the Garden of the Gods controversy, then move on to some recent hikes they’ve done, a new schedule at Aiken Canyon Preserve, and last minute gift ideas. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: “Blue Frame”, recent hikes, Aiken Canyon, last minute gifts
December 20, 2017 08:51 - 47 minutes - 35 MBOn this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin talk (briefly) about the “Blue Frame” in the Garden of the Gods controversy, then move on to some recent hikes they’ve done, a new schedule at Aiken Canyon Preserve, and last minute gift ideas.
072 Bob talks with Susan Davies from the Trails and Open Space Coalition
December 13, 2017 07:10 - 51 minutes - 38 MBBob sits down with Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition to recap 2017 and what it meant for outdoor recreation and advocacy in the Pikes Peak region. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob talks with Susan Davies from the Trails and Open Space Coalition
December 13, 2017 07:10 - 51 minutes - 38 MBBob sits down with Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition to recap 2017 and what it meant for outdoor recreation and advocacy in the Pikes Peak region.
071 Bob talks about hiking and visiting in Kauai, Hawaii
December 06, 2017 07:36 - 34 minutes - 26 MBBob discusses his visit to Kauai: what it was like to hike and take photos there; local food; Spam; Chickens; and more. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob talks about hiking and visiting in Kauai, Hawaii
December 06, 2017 07:36 - 34 minutes - 26 MBBob discusses his visit to Kauai: what it was like to hike and take photos there; local food; Spam; Chickens; and more.
070 Increased fees at Nat’l Parks, Indy Give, US Forest Service seasonal jobs and more
November 29, 2017 08:27 - 37 minutes - 28.1 MBBob and co-host Kevin discuss recent hikes; more information regarding proposed entry fee increases to some National Parks; temporary jobs with the US Forest Service () ; gift ideas; donating to the IndyGive campaign, and more. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
069 Thanksgiving Day, Incline re-opening, gift ideas, Indy Give, and more
November 23, 2017 08:51 - 39 minutes - 30 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about what they’re thankful for on Thanksgiving; the re-opening of the Manitou Incline after it’s latest repair work; the IndyGive campaign; the work done by the Palmer Land Trust; gift giving suggestions. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
068 “A Walk for Sunshine” author Jeff Alt
November 15, 2017 10:16 - 36 minutes - 27.9 MBBob talks with hiker/author Jeff Alt about his book “A Walk for Sunshine”, which details his hike on the Appalachian Trail for charity. This episode sponsored by Pocket Pals Trail Maps (pptrailmaps.com) Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
067 Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a wide range of topics on this episode
November 08, 2017 08:53 - 34 minutes - 26.5 MBBob and Kevin hit all kinds of topics on this episode: Hiking in Canyonlands National Park; Green Mountain Falls; IndyGive; New Keen boots; and ask listeners to send in gift ideas. Trails discussed in this episode: , , , Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
066 Recent hikes, proposed fee increases to Nat’l Parks, IndyGive
November 01, 2017 07:15 - 36 minutes - 27.4 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about their recent hikes and trips, including Arches and Zion National Parks and Monument Valley. Also proposed fee increases for many National Parks, and the annual Indy Give () fund raiser. This episode sponsored by Pocket Pals Trail Maps () Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
065 Photographers David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick
October 25, 2017 07:21 - 32 minutes - 24.5 MBOn this week’s show, Bob talks with photographers David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick, who travel around the western United States in a camper all year, taking photographs and conducting photography workshops. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
064 El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller discusses ballot issue 1A
October 18, 2017 06:33 - 34 minutes - 26.2 MBBob and El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller discuss TABOR ballot issue 1A, and what it means to the county parks and outdoor recreation in general. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
063 Bob and Kevin talk about the opening of Waldo Canyon to recreation
October 11, 2017 07:05 - 37 minutes - 28.2 MBA week after Waldo Canyon re-opened after the devastating fire 5 years ago, Bob and co-host Kevin have already hiked into the area, and talk about what they’ve seen. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
062 Hiking in Great Sand Dunes and Bear Creek; Hanging Lake; Waldo Canyon opening?
October 04, 2017 06:31 - 36 minutes - 27.7 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about recent hikes in Great Sand Dunes National Park and also the new and re-routed trails in the Bear Creek Watershed. Also, changes coming to Hanging Lake and rumors about Waldo Canyon re-opening. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
061Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance
September 27, 2017 07:20 - 51 minutes - 37.8 MBBob talks with David Leinweber, owner of Anglers Covey in Colorado Springs, and president of the non-profit Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (). Topics include: History and mission of the alliance; the state of funding of national and local lands and parks; commercial and non-profit partnerships; stewardship and more. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
060 State parks funding; safety on 14er’s; is tech reliable for hiking?
September 20, 2017 06:43 - 40 minutes - 30.1 MBBob and co-host Kevin discuss Colorado State Parks funding; bike event at Cheyenne Mt. State Park; efforts to reduce deaths on Colorado’s 14,000′ peaks; and dissect a Washington Post article about using technology while hiking. Items discussed in this podcast: – – – Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
059 Backpacking to Ice Lake, hiking in Black Canyon, and more
September 13, 2017 06:41 - 41 minutes - 30.8 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about backpacking to Colorado’s Ice Lake, hiking to the bottom of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, a ballot initiative to provide extra money to El Paso County Parks, trail maps ) , Ring the Peak trail system, allowing dogs in Cheyenne Mountain State Park (), and a personal appeal from Bob Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
058 Black Forest Trails Association
September 06, 2017 06:41 - 30 minutes - 23.5 MBBob talks with Larry Fariss, president of the Black Forest Trails Association, about their history and mission. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
057 Bob and Kevin talk about Kevin’s trip, Capital Peak accidents and more
August 30, 2017 07:11 - 39 minutes - 29.7 MBBob and Kevin discuss Kevin’s trip to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, Red Rocks Canyon Recreation Area near Las Vegas and hiking in Sedona, Arizona. Also the eclipse, tragedies on Capital Peak and Bob’s online photography store. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
056 Bob talks about his experiences seeing the 2017 eclipse
August 23, 2017 08:02 - 36 minutes - 27.5 MBIt’s just Bob this week, and he talks about his chasing and eventually photographing the 2017 solar eclipse Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
055 Kevin’s trip to Utah and Nevada, upcoming eclipse, recent hikes
August 16, 2017 07:29 - 43 minutes - 32.3 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin’s current trip to Utah and Nevada, the upcoming solar eclipse, Bob’s experiences hiking in New Jersey, and more. Link to topic discussed: Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
054 Bob talks with “Base Camp Las Vegas” author Deborah Wall
August 09, 2017 18:02 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBBob talks with Deborah Wall, the author of “Base Camp Las Vegas”, a comprehensive guide to hiking in Nevada, Utah and northern Arizona Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
053 Celebrate one year of podcasts, offline outdoors apps, Ring the Peak Trail
August 02, 2017 06:52 - 35 minutes - 26.9 MBIt’s the one year anniversary of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast! Bob and co-host Kevin talk about their favorite episodes over the past year. Also, cell phone apps that work off-line, a new project on the Ring the Peak Trail and more. Website mentioned in this podcast: Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
052 Hiking Barr Trail, the Manitou Incline, what it takes to buy a new backpack & more
July 26, 2017 06:59 - 48 minutes - 35.7 MBBob and Kevin talk about hiking to Barr Trail, doing the Manitou Incline, Hammock Camping, what it takes to buy the proper backpack, and more. Links for some topics discussed on this podcast: Hammocking: Heizer Trail info: Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
051 Mountain Equipment Recyclers, Kids on Bikes, Pedal Station
July 19, 2017 06:31 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MBBob talks with Mike Mazzola, Daniel Byrd and Jake Eyermann from Mountain Equipment Recyclers, Kids on Bikes and the Pedal Station about the work they do benefiting non-profits, and getting bikes to kids. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
050 Alpine Lakes, a new city park, La Plata Peak, hammock camping and more
July 12, 2017 07:58 - 39 minutes - 29.6 MBBob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin’s latest 14er, Bob’s hikes to alpine lakes, the newest city park in Colorado Springs, hammock camping, converting a pop-up camper over to solar power and more Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
049 Hiking on Cottonwood Pass, hiking Stove Mtn, Wildflowers, the Manitou Incline and more
July 05, 2017 06:44 - 27 minutes - 21.1 MBIt’s just Bob this week! Topics include several hikes along Cottonwood Pass near Buena Vista, also hiking to Stove Mountain, being prepared to do the Manitou Incline, where to find wildflowers this week, and the upcoming 1 year anniversary of the podcast Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
048 Jerry Rhodes, Part 2. Being on Mt Everest during an earthquake
June 28, 2017 08:01 - 59 minutes - 43.6 MBIn part 2 of our interview, Jerry talks about planning his hike to the base camp of Mt Everest, and being on the trail during a devastating earthquake Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
047 Bob talks with adventurer Jerry Rhodes, Part 1
June 21, 2017 07:35 - 51 minutes - 38.2 MBBob talks with local hiker and adventurer Jerry Rhodes about world adventures, how to prepare, hiring a guide company and more. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
046 Crags re-opening; are you lost or just don’t know where you are, and more
June 14, 2017 06:35 - 24 minutes - 19.2 MBBob and Kevin talk about some recent adventures on the trail, knowing your limits, the re-opening of the Crags trail, and the difference between being lost or just not knowing where you are. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
045 Backpacking trip, Yosemite National Park, new maps, and a giveaway
June 07, 2017 07:33 - 48 minutes - 36 MBBob and Kevin talk about Kevin’s backpacking trip into the Elk Creek Wilderness, Bob’s trip to Yosemite National Park, an updated map from Pocket Pals, and a GIVE AWAY for some lucky listeners. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
044 Bob talks again with Allen Beauchamp about the progress on the Legacy Loop
May 31, 2017 07:25 - 38 minutes - 28.7 MBBob sits again with cycling expert Allen Beauchamp and they discuss the progress on the Legacy Loop project. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
043 Memorial Day, National Trails Day, Starlight Spectacular and more events
May 24, 2017 06:27 - 43 minutes - 32.6 MBBob and Kevin talk about the Memorial Day weekend, the upcoming National Trails Day, the recent first annual Colorado Public Lands Day, the upcoming Starlight Spectacular bike event, hiking the Ute Pass Trail and more. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
042 It’s just Bob this week with a short podcast from Moab, Utah
May 17, 2017 16:51 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBIt’s just Bob this week with a short podcast from Moab, Utah. Topics discussed are visiting the National Parks Utah, roadwork being done in Arches National Park, interactions with cyclists, Colorado Public Lands Day, the Starlight Spectacular Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
Bob and Kevin talk about hiking guide books, unique hikes and more
May 10, 2017 06:36 - 36 minutes - 27.3 MBBob and Kevin talk about hiking guide books, and unique places to hike. Also, wildflower photography seminar at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
040 TOPS tax 20th Anniversary Events and more
May 03, 2017 07:53 - 43 minutes - 32.6 MBBob talks with Sarah Bryarly and Tilah Larson from the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the 20th Anniversary of the TOPS (Trails, Open Spaces and Parks) tax. Discussed are the history of the tax, how the money is used, and events to commemorate its anniversary. Also discussed are improvements in Red Rocks Canyon Open Space Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and