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Outdoors with Hiking Bob

637 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratings

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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Episodes

130 Who's tracking you?

January 23, 2019 07:20 - 50 minutes - 35.8 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about new and revised maps from Pocket Pals Trail Maps, how a popular hiking and running tracking app help capture a murderer (and what that means to everyone else who uses it), why a couple fell 800' in Yosemite National Park, how Care and Share is helping furloughed federal workers, and some rumor control. Links for this episode:  Hiking Bob on ,   and Wild Westendorf on ,  and   Listen on ,  and 

130 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Who's tracking you?

January 23, 2019 07:20 - 50 minutes - 35.8 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about new and revised maps from Pocket Pals Trail Maps, how a popular hiking and running tracking app help capture a murderer (and what that means to everyone else who uses it), why a couple fell 800' in Yosemite National Park, how Care and Share is helping furloughed federal workers, and some rumor control.   Links for this episode:  Pocket Pals Trail maps Care and Share Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, ...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Who's tracking you?

January 23, 2019 07:20 - 50 minutes - 35.8 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about new and revised maps from Pocket Pals Trail Maps, how a popular hiking and running tracking app help capture a murderer (and what that means to everyone else who uses it), why a couple fell 800' in Yosemite National Park, how Care and Share is helping furloughed federal workers, and some rumor control.   Links for this episode:  Pocket Pals Trail maps Care and Share Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, ...

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Social media and oversharing

January 16, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how a social media post killed an event, and how to be a good steward of our open lands. Also, how do you define a trail? Waldo Canyon open house, lunar eclipse, Bob teaching a winter photography class, and more. Links for this episode:  Bob's photography workshop at the Garden of the Gods Waldo Canyon open house Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

129 Social media and oversharing

January 16, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how a social media post killed an event, and how to be a good steward of our open lands. Also, how do you define a trail? Waldo Canyon open house, lunar eclipse, Bob teaching a winter photography class, and more. Links for this episode:   Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

129 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Social media and oversharing

January 16, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 31.8 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss how a social media post killed an event, and how to be a good steward of our open lands. Also, how do you define a trail? Waldo Canyon open house, lunar eclipse, Bob teaching a winter photography class, and more. Links for this episode:  Bob's photography workshop at the Garden of the Gods Waldo Canyon open house Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram 

128 Bob visits southern California

January 11, 2019 07:41 - 25 minutes - 19.3 MB

On this episode, it's just Bob as he talks about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. He also discusses the effect of the government shutdown on Joshua Tree. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob visits southern California

January 11, 2019 07:41 - 25 minutes - 19.3 MB

On this episode, it's just Bob as he talks about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. He also discusses the effect of the government shutdown on Joshua Tree.

128 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob visits southern California

January 11, 2019 07:41 - 25 minutes - 19.3 MB

On this episode, it's just Bob as he talks about visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park in southern California. He also discusses the effect of the government shutdown on Joshua Tree.

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: A look back at 2018 and forward to 2019

January 02, 2019 07:32 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they accomplished during 2018 and what they plan to do in 2019 and what resolutions they made for the coming year. Also, some discussion about the affects of the government shut down on National Parks and a reminder about new fees at Colorado State Parks.

127 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: A look back at 2018 and forward to 2019

January 02, 2019 07:32 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they accomplished during 2018 and what they plan to do in 2019 and what resolutions they made for the coming year. Also, some discussion about the affects of the government shut down on National Parks and a reminder about new fees at Colorado State Parks.

127 A look back at 2018 and forward to 2019

January 02, 2019 07:32 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they accomplished during 2018 and what they plan to do in 2019 and what resolutions they made for the coming year. Also, some discussion about the affects of the government shut down on National Parks and a reminder about new fees at Colorado State Parks. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: RMFI Executive Director Jennifer Peterson

December 26, 2018 07:17 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MB

Bob talks with Rocky Mountain Field Institute's executive director Jennifer Peterson about the history, accomplishments and future goals and plans of the organization. 

126 RMFI Executive Director Jennifer Peterson

December 26, 2018 07:17 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MB

Bob talks with Rocky Mountain Field Institute's executive director Jennifer Peterson about the history, accomplishments and future goals and plans of the organization.  Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

126 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: RMFI Executive Director Jennifer Peterson

December 26, 2018 07:17 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MB

Bob talks with Rocky Mountain Field Institute's executive director Jennifer Peterson about the history, accomplishments and future goals and plans of the organization. 

Outdoors with Hiking Bob: GOCO Exec Director Chris Castilian

December 19, 2018 08:07 - 54 minutes - 38.6 MB

Bob talks with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Executive Director Chris Castilian about the history of GOCO and how it contributes to outdoor recreation in Colorado.

125 Outdoors with Hiking Bob: GOCO Exec Director Chris Castilian

December 19, 2018 08:07 - 54 minutes - 38.6 MB

Bob talks with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Executive Director Chris Castilian about the history of GOCO and how it contributes to outdoor recreation in Colorado.

125 GOCO Exec Director Chris Castilian

December 19, 2018 08:07 - 54 minutes - 38.6 MB

Bob talks with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Executive Director Chris Castilian about the history of GOCO and how it contributes to outdoor recreation in Colorado. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Galapagos Islands

December 12, 2018 15:19 - 58 minutes - 41.2 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. They discuss the preservation of the islands, the recreation opportunities, photography, and life on the ship.

124 Galapagos Islands

December 12, 2018 15:19 - 58 minutes - 41.2 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. They discuss the preservation of the islands, the recreation opportunities, photography, and life on the ship. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

124 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Galapagos Islands

December 12, 2018 15:19 - 58 minutes - 41.2 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions. They discuss the preservation of the islands, the recreation opportunities, photography, and life on the ship.

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus

December 05, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Bob and Colorado Springs Parks Department Director Karen Palus have a lively discussion about what the department did in 2018, and what is in store for 2019.

123 Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus

December 05, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Bob and Colorado Springs Parks Department Director Karen Palus have a lively discussion about what the department did in 2018, and what is in store for 2019. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

123 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus

December 05, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Bob and Colorado Springs Parks Department Director Karen Palus have a lively discussion about what the department did in 2018, and what is in store for 2019.

122 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken

November 28, 2018 07:24 - 54 minutes - 38.9 MB

Bob talks with Tim Wolken the director of the El Paso County Community Services Division, which also includes the parks department. They discuss the accomplishments of the parks department in 2018 and look ahead to 2019 and beyond.

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken

November 28, 2018 07:24 - 54 minutes - 38.9 MB

Bob talks with Tim Wolken the director of the El Paso County Community Services Division, which also includes the parks department. They discuss the accomplishments of the parks department in 2018 and look ahead to 2019 and beyond.

122 El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken

November 28, 2018 07:24 - 54 minutes - 38.9 MB

Bob talks with Tim Wolken the director of the El Paso County Community Services Division, which also includes the parks department. They discuss the accomplishments of the parks department in 2018 and look ahead to 2019 and beyond. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

121 Trails and Open Space Coalition's Susan Davies

November 21, 2018 07:13 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MB

Recorded live at Trails End Taproom in Colorado Springs, Bob interviews Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies. They discuss the progress of the Ring the Peak trail, Waldo Canyon recovery, the effect of the November election on outdoor recreation and more.  Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

121 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Trails and Open Space Coalition's Susan Davies

November 21, 2018 07:13 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MB

Recorded live at Trails End Taproom in Colorado Springs, Bob interviews Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies. They discuss the progress of the Ring the Peak trail, Waldo Canyon recovery, the effect of the November election on outdoor recreation and more. 

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Trails and Open Space Coalition's Susan Davies

November 21, 2018 07:13 - 36 minutes - 26.6 MB

Recorded live at Trails End Taproom in Colorado Springs, Bob interviews Trails and Open Space Coalition executive director Susan Davies. They discuss the progress of the Ring the Peak trail, Waldo Canyon recovery, the effect of the November election on outdoor recreation and more. 

120 Colorado Wildlife Area Manager Frank McGee

November 14, 2018 07:33 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Bob talks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee. They discuss the various duties of a Wildlife Manager, how McGee became a wildlife manager, and how the job is like - and different - than reality TV, and more. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

120 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Wildlife Area Manager Frank McGee

November 14, 2018 07:33 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Bob talks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee. They discuss the various duties of a Wildlife Manager, how McGee became a wildlife manager, and how the job is like - and different - than reality TV, and more.

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Wildlife Area Manager Frank McGee

November 14, 2018 07:33 - 1 hour - 43 MB

Bob talks with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Wildlife Manager Frank McGee. They discuss the various duties of a Wildlife Manager, how McGee became a wildlife manager, and how the job is like - and different - than reality TV, and more.

119 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: The Grand Canyon Hike

November 07, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

On this week's episode, co-host Kevin Westendorf tells the story of his hike going from rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon. Bob and Kevin also take listener questions.

119 The Grand Canyon Hike

November 07, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

On this week's episode, co-host Kevin Westendorf tells the story of his hike going from rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon. Bob and Kevin also take listener questions. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: The Grand Canyon Hike

November 07, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MB

On this week's episode, co-host Kevin Westendorf tells the story of his hike going from rim-to-rim-to-rim in the Grand Canyon. Bob and Kevin also take listener questions.

118 World traveling hiker and blogger Cass D'Alessandro

October 31, 2018 06:55 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MB

Bob met with Cass D'Alessandro, who travels around the world hiking, touring and blogging, while she was in Colorado Springs recently. The lively conversation covers where Cass has been, where she is going and why the Toronto native feels at home in Colorado Springs. Check out her website at Lovinglifewithcass.com, and follow her on Instagram (@CassRose), Twitter (@cassdalessandro) and also Facebook (@lovinglifewithcass) Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

118 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Cass D'Alessandro

October 31, 2018 06:55 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MB

Bob met with Cass D'Alessandro, who travels around the world hiking, touring and blogging, while she was in Colorado Springs recently. The lively conversation covers where Cass has been, where she is going and why the Toronto native feels at home in Colorado Springs. Check out her website at Lovinglifewithcass.com, and follow her on Instagram (@CassRose), Twitter (@cassdalessandro) and also Facebook (@lovinglifewithcass)

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Cass D'Alessandro

October 31, 2018 06:55 - 54 minutes - 38.8 MB

Bob met with Cass D'Alessandro, who travels around the world hiking, touring and blogging, while she was in Colorado Springs recently. The lively conversation covers where Cass has been, where she is going and why the Toronto native feels at home in Colorado Springs. Check out her website at Lovinglifewithcass.com, and follow her on Instagram (@CassRose), Twitter (@cassdalessandro) and also Facebook (@lovinglifewithcass)

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Grand Canyon; Health Study; Equipment, more

October 24, 2018 06:44 - 31 minutes - 23.2 MB

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the final days before Kevin's Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike; a landmark, long term study of the effects of aerobic exercise on health; how the proper equipment and training saved a rock climber from serious injury; Dixon Trail ribbon cutting; Bob's 2019 photo calendar release soon.

117 Grand Canyon; Health Study; Equipment, more

October 24, 2018 06:44 - 31 minutes - 23.2 MB

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the final days before Kevin's Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike; a landmark, long term study of the effects of aerobic exercise on health; how the proper equipment and training saved a rock climber from serious injury; Dixon Trail ribbon cutting; Bob's 2019 photo calendar release soon. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

117 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Grand Canyon; Health Study; Equipment, more

October 24, 2018 06:44 - 31 minutes - 23.2 MB

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about the final days before Kevin's Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike; a landmark, long term study of the effects of aerobic exercise on health; how the proper equipment and training saved a rock climber from serious injury; Dixon Trail ribbon cutting; Bob's 2019 photo calendar release soon.

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mueller State Park Ranger Parrish Watson

October 17, 2018 07:02 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MB

Bob interviews Parrish Watson, the senior Park Ranger at Colorado's Mueller State Park.  They discuss the job duties of a park ranger, what makes Mueller State Park different from other parks, the challenges of being a park ranger, and more. Very interesting in-sight into the life of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Park Ranger.

116 Mueller State Park Ranger Parrish Watson

October 17, 2018 07:02 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MB

Bob interviews Parrish Watson, the senior Park Ranger at Colorado's Mueller State Park.  They discuss the job duties of a park ranger, what makes Mueller State Park different from other parks, the challenges of being a park ranger, and more. Very interesting in-sight into the life of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Park Ranger. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

116 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mueller State Park Ranger Parrish Watson

October 17, 2018 07:02 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MB

Bob interviews Parrish Watson, the senior Park Ranger at Colorado's Mueller State Park.  They discuss the job duties of a park ranger, what makes Mueller State Park different from other parks, the challenges of being a park ranger, and more. Very interesting in-sight into the life of a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Park Ranger.

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: More on the 45 mile hike, Winter hiking prep, more

October 10, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 29.3 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk a little bit more about Kevin's 45 mile hike; other podcasts they listen to; what the "Motorless Morning" in the Garden of the Gods was like; getting ready for hiking in winter weather.

115 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: More on the 45 mile hike, Winter hiking prep, more

October 10, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 29.3 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk a little bit more about Kevin's 45 mile hike; other podcasts they listen to; what the "Motorless Morning" in the Garden of the Gods was like; getting ready for hiking in winter weather.

115 More on the 45 mile hike, Winter hiking prep, more

October 10, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 29.3 MB

Bob and co-host Kevin talk a little bit more about Kevin's 45 mile hike; other podcasts they listen to; what the "Motorless Morning" in the Garden of the Gods was like; getting ready for hiking in winter weather. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 45 mile hike?

October 03, 2018 06:01 - 53 minutes - 38.2 MB

Topics 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

114 Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 45 mile hike?

October 03, 2018 06:01 - 53 minutes - 38.2 MB

Topics 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

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