Outdoors with Hiking Bob

On this week's podcast, co-host Kevin finishes reviewing the hiking he did in National Parks in New Mexico. Bob talks about visiting the soon-to-be completed Pikes Peak Summit House; they also discuss pre-planning hiking trips and being prepared; is Pikes Peak the right hike for your first 14'er; and more. Ten Essentials: https://bit.ly/2TxGWid Rocky Mountain Ride: https://myrockymountainride.com/ This week's podcast sponsored by Springs Homes (www.springshomes.com) Recreate Responsibly: https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/ Bob's Wildflower Photography Workshops- Garden of the Gods, June 26th: https://tinyurl.com/9k6mu9bs Cheyenne Mountain State Park, June 27th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1008486533256048 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 Kevin's recent trip to a few National Parks in New Mexico; the "Recreate Responsibly" campaign, and what you should do if your favorite trail is busy; answering a listener question; and more. Recreate Responsibly: https://www.recreateresponsibly.org/ Pocket Pals Trail Maps: https://www.pptrailmaps.com/ Rocky Mountain Ride: https://myrockymountainride.com/ Bob's Wildflower Photography Workshops- Garden of the Gods, June 26th: https://tinyurl.com/9k6mu9bs Cheyenne Mountain State Park, June 27th: https://www.facebook.com/events/1008486533256048 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 Wesley Trimble, the Communications and Creative Director for the American Hiking Society. He and Bob discuss the origins of AHS, it's mission, membership and National Trails Day. It's an interesting discussion about an influential group. This week's podcast sponsored by Springs Homes (www.springshomes.com) American Hiking Society: www.Americanhiking.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 Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, the guest is physical therapist and "The Healthy Hiker", Alicia Filley. A frequent guest on the podcast, and Bob's resident expert on fitness, she talks about how to get rid of the extra "COVID weight" many people seemed to gain, and how to exercise at home to get in shape for the summer hiking season. The Healthy Hiker website: https://www.thehealthyhiker.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 chats with Mandy Horvath, the "Lifeproof Bionic Woman". Mandy recounts the traumatic event that permanently changed her life, the challenges that followed, and her accomplishments along the way. Her next challenge is to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, and she talks about her preparation and fund raising efforts for the climb. Mandy's Website: https://www.mandyhorvath.com/ GoFundMe Page for Mt.Kilimanjaro: https://www.gofundme.com/f/MandyHKilimanjaro This podcast sponsored by Springs Homes. Find them at 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, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss an illegal hiking group of 153 people in the Grand Canyon; more land access restrictions coming; and should Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs be permanently closed?; Colorado Public Lands Day https://copubliclandsday.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 and co-host Kevin discuss a very rare fatal bear attack in Colorado; a couple of 14er's that have been closed by their private owners and what led it to happen; a free source of topographical maps, and more. Topo maps: www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads Local trail maps: Pocket Pals trail maps https://www.pptrailmaps.com/ This podcast sponsored by Springs Homes. Find them at Springhomes.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, there's a lot of outdoor recreation politics for Colorado. First, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the "Keep Colorado Wild Pass" bill that was recently introduced in the state senate. You can read the bill language here: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-249 and read the FAQ here: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Financial-Sustainability/Keep_Colorado_Wild_Pass_FAQ.pdf Then, they discuss a new program allowing for bulk purchasing of yearly state park passes at discounted rates. And finally, the "Strengthening Backcountry Search and Rescue" bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb21-245 And FAQ: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/Financial-Sustainability/Senate_Bill_21-245_Search_and_Rescue.pdf 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 Colorado Parks and Wildlife's campaign to remind people to leave wildlife alone; a bear attack near Yellowstone; a tragic incident in Death Valley National Park, and how tips on how to avoid a similar fate; damage to ancient petroglyphs in Utah and more. This episode sponsored by the real estate pros at Springs Homes springshomes.com Colorado Parks and Wildlife "Leave Wildlife Alone" campaign: https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeSpring.aspx 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 of the podcast, Bob chats with Keegan Young, the Executive Director of the Colorado Mountain Club. They discuss the history of the club, it's organizational structure, and emphasis on training and advocacy, and more. Colorado Mountain Club website: CMC.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 Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android