Outdoors with Hiking Bob

Bob talks with Cory Sutela and Harry Hamill from local mountain biking group Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates. They discuss e-bikes on trails, their work with land managers and other outdoor recreation groups and their need for volunteers. For more information about MWTA, you can listen to podcasts, 16, 85 and 162. Also check out their website, and their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds 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 show, Bob chats with Lauren McDonald from Fox 21's morning news show in Colorado Springs. She talks about her history in broadcasting, how she ended up in Colorado Springs, and how it met her expectations. 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

This week's guest is Mike Bristol, who along with his wife Amanda, owns the iconic Bristol Brewing in Colorado Springs. Bob and Mike discuss the origins of the brewery, it's connection with outdoor recreation, their philanthropy, their effect on other microbrews in the region and a whole lot more. It's a great conversation, recorded live in the brew pub. 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

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the use of e-bikes on trails and their concerns over users "hacking" the bikes; President's Day hikes; winter is back and where to go snowshoeing; Bob's new photography 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 Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website

On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Brett Ackerman, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southeast Regional Manager. They discuss his background and history with CPW, his duties and responsibilities, his vision for the region, the challenges of managing state parks and also hunting and fishing, and a timeline for the opening of the newest 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 Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the latest in the Waldo Canyon rebuilding, what kind of backpacks they use while hiking, where is the snow?, a special offer for new patrons, 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

This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent photography trip to Yellowstone National Park with National Geographic, Kevin's recent hikes, and they examine the recent controversy surrounding Colorado Springs Parks. 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

Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) is Bob's guest on this week's episode. They discuss the mission of the PPORA, the unique partnerships it has helped develop, and the challenges facing outdoor recreation in both the Pikes Peak region and Colorado. 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 show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss whether a popular outdoor recreation newsletter is "click-bait" or is it just "out there"? Also, looking forward to the new year, and upcoming events. 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 show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss whether a popular outdoor recreation newsletter is "click-bait" or is it just "out there"?

Also, looking forward to the new year, and upcoming events. 

Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information.