On this week's podcast Bob and co-host Kevin discuss their recent hike on Pikes Peak, and the logistics and planning behind it. Also, the unprepared hikers they ran into on the hike, and hikers who had to be rescued from Mt Elbert. They also discuss e-bikes on trails and a survey from Colorado Springs Parks Department, and Veterans Day. Links to topics in this week's episode: E-bike survey Hikers rescued Barr Camp Rocky Mountain Ride 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 limited opening of Fishers Peak State Park; a plea for non-profits to recognize their supporters and volunteers even in light of COVID-19 restraints; the start of the IndyGive campaign; what kind of GPS works best; and an example of terrible behavior in our public lands. Links to topics discussed this week: Fishers Peak SP opening Bad behavior IndyGive Campaign 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 discuss some questions surrounding the disappearance - and rescue - of a hiker who went missing in Zion National Park, and also a missing hiker near Mt. Rainier. Also, winter hiking preparation, recent hikes, and crime prevention when hiking. Links to topics in this podcast: Questions raised about missing Zion National Park hiker's story Missing Zion National Park hikers family response to questions over her story How long can you go without water? Hiker missing near Mt Ranier, Washington. GoFundMe for fire victims 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 mountain lion encounter in Utah; a couple of incidents involving missing hikers and how they turned out; how a nearby national forest district is changing how they do dispersed camping; and what the winter weather forecast looks like. Links to topics mentioned in this podcast: Mountain lion encounter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pg2CDCm34w South Platte Ranger District dispersed camping rules: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD807225 Winter weather forecast: https://www.noaa.gov/media-release/us-winter-outlook-cooler-north-warmer-south-with-ongoing-la-nina 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 Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers. They discuss two issues on the 2020 ballot; General William Palmer's influence on governing the city almost 150 years after founding it; how Suthers ended up as mayor after a long career in public service, and a much, 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin update on where to find fall colors, recent hikes in Great Sand Dunes National Park and on Cheyenne Mountain; increases in 2021 city budget for parks; discuss whether Colorado Springs is a safe city and how a recent tragedy was blown out of proportion; outage coming to COTREX (Colorado Trails Explorer), and more. Links discussed in this podcast: Bob on Fox21 News, giving fall colors photography tips. Colorado Springs' proposed 2021 budget Upcoming COTREX downtime 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 give a fall colors update; talk about winter camping; Bob's frustrations with GoPro and more. Websites mentioned in this show: PocketPals Trail Maps Fishers Peak State 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

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how Bob decides what trails to write about, and the push-back he gets from readers who don't want others hiking on "their" trails. Also discussed: Fall colors update; the Pikes Peak Apex bike race; a new park has just opened; the IndyGive is coming; the Tip and Trail of the Week and more. Leave No Trace website Pikes Peak Apex race info here 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's topic is Colorado's fall colors season with Bob and photographer Jim VanHoy talking about where and when to find the best colors and the best ways to capture them on your camera or cell phone. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Jim VanHoy's website: www.Purposefulwanderingphotography.com 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 the recent unseasonable weather, and use it as an opportunity to talk about prepping for cooler weather. They also talk about the upcoming fall colors season; Bob's observations about usage at Paint Mines park; the new trails off of the Manitou Incline and whether it's proper to call them "bail-outs"; hiking at Dome Rock State Wildlife Area and Colony Lakes, and more. Also the Trail and Tip of the week! Fall colors predictions map Kevin mentions during the show. 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