In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about fires raging around Colorado and the three firefighters who were killed, a wolf crossing I-25, how a new study may indicate moose are native to Colorado after all, a very interesting plant that's thriving, tensions related to a stunning lake that could become the next state park, the prettiest alpine lakes to visit this summer, more bucket list items, a rescue in a vault toilet, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a suspected attempt to start a forest fire, improvements on Colorado's 14ers (and a celebration of hiking them), two animal attacks (bear and moose), a recent trail death, six things that are on our summer bucket lists, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a UAP that was reportedly spotted over a Colorado peak (going through partially redacted FBI documents), a great rugged drive through an overlooked part of Colorado, the first home that's for sale at Colorado's only private ski resort, a death on a fourteener, a 'hideaway cocktail bar' in the mountains, risks associated with a flesh-eating parasite, a pizza recommendation, mispronounced Colorado words, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the roads that scare us the most, how a small town may be making moves to keep many non-residents out, our favorite animal encounter stories, an overlooked Front Range park with red rocks, the tragic death of an experienced mountain biker and an important safety message, fires on the western slope, a pricy 14er trailhead to park at, an update on the Manitou Springs Coffin Races that were described as 'at-risk,' a major trail system project in the San Juans, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about two ski areas that will be offering June skiing (with one offering skiing all summer), a popular spot that's set to start charging, a four-year-old who died on a camping trip, another rafting season outlook, a rumor about Mexican gray wolves in CO (and details about a gray wolf that died), another great spot for mountain biking, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a historic amphitheater you've never heard of, the data behind transplants and what surprised us both the most when moving to Colorado, a trail that leads to dinosaur tracks, a footrace series you've gotta check out, and more.

In this interview episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer chats with Bob Hamel, the Executive Director of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association. The conversation digs into what river recreation will look like following a winter season of record-setting snowpack, also taking a look at how rafting outfitters are adapting to the conditions.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the recent death on the Manitou Incline, a movie that's being filmed in Colorado, Seth's trip to Glenwood Springs (donuts, an iconic trail, hot springs, and more), tensions in Telluride, proposed changes at the Maroon Bells, what Colorado is better at than any other state, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee chats with Christian Beckwith, veteran alpinist and climbing historian, about the US Army's iconic 10th Mountain Division. Topics discussed range from how the 10th's need for mountain combat gear influenced a lot of the outdoor recreation gear still used today to how a seemingly impossible 10th Mountain Division mission in treacherous terrain changed the course of World War II. Christian Beckwith is the host of the Ninety-Pound Rucksack podcast, which provides a deeper dive into the topic of the 10th Mountain Division. Listen to Christian's podcast via all major podcast providers.

This episode was originally published in October of 2024, republished for Memorial Day of 2026.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a beloved mountain town event that might be at risk, how 'America's first serial killers' were likely three man in Colorado, the best scenic drives for summer, a book recommendation, Colorado getting snubbed in a 'best places to live' ranking, and more.