Sinopsis
Bob Falcone shares tips and news about outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Bob covers trails, clothing, equipment, volunteerism, tourism, politics, photography, destinations and preparedness. (new episode every Wednesday)
Episodios
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210 Summer weather awareness, Manitou Incline Update, Green Mtn Falls, more
05/08/2020 Duración: 44minOn this week's podcast Bob and Kevin discuss being weather aware during the monsoon season; the status of the Manitou Incline closure; Green Mountain Falls' possibly adopting a Trails Ambassador program in an effort to keep their trails open; a dog was attacked by a bear; a special offer from the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad for people wanting to ride the rails, but still stay socially distant; and more. Update: After this podcast was recorded, Manitou Springs City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Colorado Springs to re-open the Incline, and the Town of Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees voted to establish a trails ambassador program. Links: Cumbres and Toltec Railroad private car program: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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209 Colorado Springs Cultural Services Manager Matt Mayberry is the guest
29/07/2020 Duración: 01h02minColorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department's Cultural Services Manager Matt Mayberry is the guest on this episode. We discuss the origins of Colorado Springs, and General Palmers vision of what the city would become. We discuss Palmer's building wide boulevards and planning for large, green spaces, with many parks. We also discuss Colorado Spring's philanthropic history, to include not only Palmer, but also Spencer Penrose, Winfield Scott Stratton, Charles Perkins, and the El Pomar Foundation. Also, the forthcoming Colorado Springs Sesquicentennial. Photos mentioned during the podcast can be seen Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs "COS 150" Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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208 Wild Westendorf is back, Manitou Incline closure, will GMF close it's trails?
22/07/2020 Duración: 47minOn this week's podcast, Kevin "Wild" Westendorf returns to the show and catches up with Bob on his recent hikes and future plans. They discuss the on-going closure of the Manitou Incline, and Green Mountain Falls considering closing it's trails (they decided not to...). Also a reminder that a fishing or hunting license is needed to hike in Colorado State Wildlife Areas, and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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207 Physical Therapist Alicia Filley talks about hiking in the summer heat
15/07/2020 Duración: 50minOn this week's podcast, physical therapist Alicia Filley visits to talk about hiking in the summer heat. She and Bob discuss the differences between heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke; how much water should you carry and drink while hiking; whether sports drinks do you any good, and a lot more. Visit Alicia Filley's website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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206 Manitou Springs City Council person Steven Bremner discusses the Incline
08/07/2020 Duración: 50minOn this week's podcast, the guest is Manitou Springs City Council member Steve Bremner. Besides being the newest member of city council, he is active in the outdoor recreation community in the Pikes Peak region. During this interview, he offers the Manitou Springs viewpoint regarding the Manitou Incline, and some proposals on how to alleviate the problems brought on by traffic due to the Incline, and to get the Incline back open for use. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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205 Bob talks about needing SAR on a hike
01/07/2020 Duración: 38minOn this week's podcast, it's just Bob as he talks about a situation on a recent hike that necessitated the need for a SAR team. Find out all the details on this podcast. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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204 Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the guest
24/06/2020 Duración: 01h09minOn this week's show, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Karen Palus stops in for an interview. Bob and Karen discuss the effect of COVID-19 on the departments operations, over crowding and budget; the attempts to re-open the Manitou Incline; recent land acquisitions for open space and parks; the progress on the Pikes Peak Summit House; and the Colorado Springs Sesquicentennial. Also, the Tip and Trail of the Week. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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203 Trails and Open Space Coalitions Susan Davies is the guest
17/06/2020 Duración: 01h06minThis week's guest is Susan Davies, the Executive Director of the Colorado Springs based Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC). She discusses with Bob the effect of COVID-19 on parks funding and and on TOSC. Also, the persistent closure of the Manitou Incline, Waldo Canyon, the Ring the Peak project, and will the TOPS tax be renewed, and a whole lot more, including the Tip and Trail of the Week. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. TOSC website: Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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202 TV Meteorologist Matt Meister talks about weather in Colorado
10/06/2020 Duración: 01h06minThis week's guest is Fox 21 News meteorologist Matt Meister, and he and Bob discuss the uniqueness of the weather in Colorado and the Pikes Peak region. Matt discusses what hikers should watch for, how to be ready for changes in the weather, and why the weather here is so different from the rest of the country. This entire show is also the "Tip of the Week", and Matt tells us what is his "Trail of the Week " Matt Meister on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @TheWxMeister Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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201 Physical Therapist Alicia Filley with advice for mature hikers
03/06/2020 Duración: 01h04minPhysical therapist and "Healthy Hiker" Alicia Filley returns, and gives tips on how the older hiker can stay healthy and remain active. Visit Alicia Filley's website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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200 200th Episode! Recovering from COVID 19 shutdowns, Tip, trail of the week
27/05/2020 Duración: 46minOn this show, Bob and co-host Kevin celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast (200 straight weeks!). They also discuss whether a legit hiking trail can be paved, Mt. Evans Road closed until July, Rocky Mountain National Park and other national parks starting to open, the slow recovery from COVID-19 closures, the Trail and Tip of the week and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Links mentioned in this podcast: Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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199 Hiking on Pikes Peak, Hankins Pass, Wildlife Encounters, More
20/05/2020 Duración: 51minBob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking in the Lost Creek Wilderness, wildlife encounters, Barr Trail detour at the Pikes Peak summit, Tip and Trail of the week, and more. Visit our new sponsor , and use code BACKCOUNTRY10 for 10% off. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Links discussed on this podcast: Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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198 State Park campgrounds opening, which maps to use, tip and trail of the week
13/05/2020 Duración: 38minOn this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the phased re-opening of campgrounds in Colorado State Parks, Kevin's 14 mile hike around Rampart Reservoir, discuss which maps they use, and introduce a new feature, the Tip and Trail of the Week, and much more. Visit our new sponsor , and use code BACKCOUNTRY10 for 10% off. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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197 Fishing license required to go hiking? And more
06/05/2020 Duración: 41minOn this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a new rule that requires hikers to have a hunting and fishing license to hike on certain state lands in Colorado; Kevin is using a Garmin GPS watch, and what he thinks of it; new hours on the Pikes Peak Highway; reconsidering how to plan road trips during the time of COVID-19. Visit our new sponsor , and use code BACKCOUNTRY10 for 10% off. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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196 Desert Hiking, planning for summer, coping with COVID-19
29/04/2020 Duración: 44minOn this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a wide variety of topics, including hiking in 100 degree weather, whether we're having a "normal" spring, hiking and . Also, hiking on , and using and the on-line tools to determine trails are open or closed during COVID-19, planning for hiking during the summer. Visit our new sponsor , and use code BACKCOUNTRY10 for 10% off. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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195 Physical Therapist and Healthy Hiker Alicia Filley returns
22/04/2020 Duración: 53minOn this week's podcast, physical therapist Alicia Filley makes a return visit. This week's topic covers what people can do to stay active when they may not be able to go outdoors during the COVID-19 crisis, or anytime. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Alicia Filley on , and Listen on , and
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194 Mental health counselor talks about mental health and COVID-19
15/04/2020 Duración: 43minOn this week's episode, Bob talks with Nora Cielo, a licensed professional counselor with over 35 years experience, and the director of Behavioral Health at the Mind Body Health Center in New Providence, New Jersey. Trained in counseling psychology and applied psycho physiology, she discusses the psychological affects of isolation brought on by social distancing caused by COVID-19, especially by people who are accustomed to regular outdoor recreation. She also discusses how people can recognize the impact it is having on themselves and others and how to cope in a healthy way. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Mind Body Health Center Listen on , and
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193 Bob and Kevin Catch-up during COVID-19
08/04/2020 Duración: 23minBob and Kevin are back on the podcast (remotely connected) and compare notes and catch up on how COVID-19 has been affecting them and outdoor recreation, and why Bob hasn't been in Colorado for weeks (it's only temporary). Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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192 Physical Therapist Alicia Filley
01/04/2020 Duración: 48minThis week's guest is physical therapist Alicia Filley. She talks with Bob about how hikers can hike and enjoy the outdoors while minimizing the risk of injury. There are a lot of good pointers in this episode. This podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crisis hit critical mass in the U.S. Read my article in the Colorado Springs Independent on how to safely engage in outdoor recreation during this crisis Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Alicia Filley on , and Listen on , and
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191 Colorado State Parks' Darcy Mount
25/03/2020 Duración: 45minThis week on the podcast, Bob welcomes back Darcy Mount, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife. On her previous visit (episode #113), Darcy was the Senior Ranger at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Since then, she had been promoted to Manager of Eleven Mile and adjacent Spinney Mountain State Parks. The discuss centers around the new responsibilities of being a park manager, and the challenges brought on by the remoteness of these two parks, and more. This podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crisis hit critical mass in the U.S. Read my article in the Colorado Springs Independent on how to safely engage in outdoor recreation during this crisis Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and