Outdoors with Hiking Bob

On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Debbie Bibb from the Friends of the Equestrian Skills Course. They discuss the training opportunities they provide for equestrians, and how they work to improve interactions with other trail users. Also, the discuss an upcoming fund-raiser for the group. https://www.equestrianskillscourse.org/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-spring-fling-5k-poker-riderun-fundraiser-tickets-103349701740 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

This week Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how they find hiking trails while traveling, and an incident in Washington State where a hiker and cyclist argued over right-of-way, which resulting in one getting stabbed. Who was right and who was wrong? Bob and Kevin weigh in, and discuss the nuances of trail etiquette. Also, did REI change their reward/dividend policy again this year? And, Pikes Peak Summit is closed! Difference between a natural bridge and a natural arch: https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/geology/publications/bul/1393/sec8.htm Hiker stabs biker: https://www.foxnews.com/us/washington-hiker-stabs-mountain-biker Trail etiquette: https://www.csindy.com/opinion/columnists/trail-etiquette/article_90cd96ba-5a97-5775-9feb-b3c82ef5300d.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 chats with Mike Rigney, Ring the Peak project manager for the Trails and Open Space Coalition about the status of the trail network around Pikes Peak, and the progress towards getting the gaps in the network closed. www.ringthepeaktrail.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, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the recent blizzard to hit Colorado and what it means for recreation and the environment. Also, a local parks department head is retiring, more e-bikes coming to trails and parks, and much 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 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