On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Jim Lockhart and John Stansfield who both represent local outdoor advocacy group Wild Connections, and also the Pikes Peak region's chapter of the Sierra Club. They discuss the Colorado Wilderness Act and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, and get into what the legislation's will do, and their impact on outdoor recreation in Colorado. Also, some thoughts on the relocation of the Bureau of Land Management from Washington DC to Grand Junction, Colorado. Wild Connections: Wildconnections.org Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act: COREACT.org Colorado Wilderness Act: https://degette.house.gov/issues/protecting-colorado-s-wilderness 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 www.hikingbob.com Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website www.wildwestendorf.com Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss retail giant REI's decision to not give out dividends to members this year, and the reaction they're getting. Also, a "cold case" mystery involving Russian hikers may have been solved, and the age old question of which is better: a paper map or a GPS is addressed. Russian mystery article: https://www.businessinsider.com/frozen-russian-hikers-died-dyatlov-pass-avalanche-study-2021-2 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 reflect on the untimely death of a local trails and park legend; review a new app for National Parks; discuss if the recent snow will make for a good wildflower season, and more. 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 talks with Brian Kinsey, the Deputy Operations Director for El Paso County (CO) Search and Rescue. They discuss the history of the organization, what kind of missions it responds to, and the training its members undergo. Also, how to safely recreate outdoors, and more. El Paso County Search and Rescue: EPCSAR.org 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 www.hikingbob.com Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website www.wildwestendorf.com Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

In this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss the high number of avalanche incidents recently in the western US, including Colorado, and how to be avalanche aware. Also, a proposal from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to establish a recreational pass for wildlife areas. It is ready for prime-time?, They also discuss if Colorado is becoming a "pay-to-play" state for outdoor recreation, and finally, a interesting job opening in El Paso County Parks. Links mentioned in this podcast: Colorado Avalanche Information Center Bob's article about the Wildlife Area Pass El Paso County Parks job opening 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 co-host Kevin discuss the etiquette of hiking on muddy trails (it is a thing), we answer a listener question, and discuss the U.S. Forest Services plans for shooting ranges in the national forests. Public input on shooting ranges here. Leave No Trace trail etiquette for muddy trails. 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 an incident of a snowshoer having to be rescued on Berthoud Pass. They discuss why it happened, and more importantly, how it could have been avoided. CBS4 report on the Berthoud Pass incident Colorado Avalanche Information Center website Bob's recent articles about winter recreation, and snowshoeing 101 They also answer a listeners question: "When is a trail a trail?" The answer may not be very simple. Also, El Paso County Parks 50th Anniversary and a lot more. 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 episode, Bob chats with Alicia Filley, "The Healthy Hiker" about nutrition and weight management during the winter months, and especially during COVID-19. Alicia offers tips on how to maintain a good diet in the winter, and how hikers can keep their "tank full" while on the trails. The Healthy Hiker website 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss New Years resolutions; ask the listeners who and what they want to hear on future podcasts; discuss winter hiking equipment and preparation; why people shouldn't hike to the summit of Pikes Peak until spring; Hanging Lake; and a new national park. Links mentioned in this podcast: Podcast with Colorado Springs Parks director Karen Palus Column about winter hiking New River Gorge National Park 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

To start off the new year (and aren't we glad it's finally 2021?), Bob's guest is Karen Palus, the director of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. We discuss what the department as accomplished in 2020 and what's ahead for 2021 (a new summit house!). We discuss how COVID-19 affected the operations of the department, the upcoming sesquicentennial and more. 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android