Outdoors with Hiking Bob

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: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/08/08/ou-professor-ron-bolen-describes-four-days-lost-boundary-peak-mountain-nevada/5459428001/ Rescue on Crestone Needle (Facebook post): https://www.facebook.com/CusterSAR/posts/2950265985241824 Bob's article about water purification: https://www.csindy.com/opinion/columnists/all-about-water-purification/article_5c90d010-4b8d-5285-beb7-e88198e8e1a1.html Colorado Sun article about homeless people living in the Pike National Forest: https://coloradosun.com/2021/08/23/homeless-camping-colorado-national-forest/ Earlier podcast with Pikes Peak District Ranger: https://hikingbob.libsyn.com/outdoors-with-hiking-bob-podcast-pike-national-forest-district-ranger-oscar-martinez Bob can use your help getting his photos on billboards across the country! Vote here: http://www.hikingbob.com/vote-for-bob.html Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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: http://www.hikingbob.com/vote-for-bob.html Also, they ask everyone to take a poll at Elevatethepeak.org South Slope Recreation Area info: https://coloradosprings.gov/southslope?mlid=41181 Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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: RMFI.org This show sponsored by: Springshomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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 how it compares now to prior to the 2008 recession, and then they discuss the TOPS program and the forthcoming ballot measure to extend the program. (Note: at the time of this recording and posting, the TOPS ballot language had not been finalized by Colorado Springs City Council. The actual ballot language may differ from what is discussed here). This show sponsored by: Springshomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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 SpringsHomes.com Quandary Peak reservation system information: https://www.summitcountyco.gov/1446/Quandary Colorado Springs 150th Anniversary: https://coloradosprings.gov/COS150DowntownCelebration Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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: LNT.org Colorado Springs Parks, Trails & Open Spaces: https://bit.ly/3rgTS8S This show sponsored by: Springshomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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: mandyhorvath.com Conservation Through Tourism: https://www.conservationthroughtourism.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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: https://bit.ly/3qNm6bd This week's podcast sponsored by Springs Homes: SpringsHomes.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent hikes in the Roosevelt National Forest, and wonder why trails that were destroyed by fire at the same time as the Waldo Canyon Fire have been rebuilt, while Waldo Canyon is still unrestored. Also, Bob reviews some products he's been sent, and a product Kevin will be testing. Also, lightning safety, and more. This show sponsored by: Springshomes.com Product reviews: Coalatree: https://coalatree.com/ Sawyer: https://sawyer.com/ Special Offer from Pocket Pals Trail Maps: https://www.pptrailmaps.com/, offer code: Thank You! Column about skin cancer: https://bit.ly/2TxGWid Why you get winded when starting a hike by going uphill: https://cnet.co/3y8TGLa Video on Lightning Safety: https://bit.ly/2SEaWZC Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob's guest is Avery, the host of the "Crispy Soul Podcast". Avery explains what a "crispy soul" is, and then she and Bob discuss their adventures in outdoor recreation, how she got started hiking and camping, including mistakes made along the way. Avery also talks about how outdoor recreation helps her mental state, and general mental well-being. It's an interesting, informative and insightful episode! The Crispy Soul Podcast: https://www.crispysoulpodcast.com/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android