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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170 Winter arrives early, best places to snowshoe
30/10/2019 Duración: 31minOn this week's episode Bob and co-host Kevin talk about how early winter seems to have arrived in Colorado and their favorite local places to go snowshoeing. Also, the end of Daylight Saving Time, Veterans Day, new signage for TOPS open spaces 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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169 Colorado Springs Ballot issue 2B
23/10/2019 Duración: 23minBob talks with Trails and Open Space Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2B, and the impact it could have on city parks. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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168 Record numbers of people climbing 14er's
16/10/2019 Duración: 44minThis week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that shows that a record number of people climbed Colorado's 14,000' peaks in 2018. Also discussed are rescues made on Cheyenne Mountain, and steam engine 168 inaugural run after being rebuilt. 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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167 Winter approaching, Great Smoky Mountains, more
09/10/2019 Duración: 38minOn this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the approaching winter weather; Kevin's recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail; the challenges with hiking in different terrain than Colorado's; Bob's book now for sale at REI; photo exhibit at Denver International Airport. 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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166 Focus on the Forest
02/10/2019 Duración: 40minBob talks with Shawn Nielsen from Focus on the Forest, a volunteer group that is working hard to clean up the Pike National Forest. Hear what they do and how they do it on this episode. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Focus on the Forest website: focusontheforest.org Listen on , and
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165 Elk in RMNP; Huron Peak; getting ready for cool weather, more
25/09/2019 Duración: 49minOn this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's observations of how people behaved near elk in Rocky Mountain National Park; the lack of fall colors and when leaves should be changing; Kevin climbs Huron Peak; hiking preparedness during fall weather; National Public Lands Day, and a whole lot 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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164 Fall colors, hiking during hunting season, more
18/09/2019 Duración: 39minOn this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking in Colorado's state parks and national forests, the advantages of checking multiple sources for trail information, fall colors, hunting during hiking season, and cyclists and helmets. 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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163 Online reviews of national parks, Kevin visits RMNP, more
11/09/2019 Duración: 39minOn this week's show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss negative on-line reviews of National Parks, and explore some possible reasons why people are dissatisfied. Also, Kevin's recent first time visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, and more If you like this podcast, consider becoming a patron! Visit: for more information. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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162 Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
04/09/2019 Duración: 47minBob gets an update from Cory Sutela and Dave Adair with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates on the groups recent activity, future plans and changes in the organization. Hiking Bob on , and Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates on , , and Listen on , and
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161 Grand Tetons, CO Parks ranger assaulted, 44 hikers rescued
28/08/2019 Duración: 54minBob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin's hikes in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and Bob's hike in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. They also discuss an incident where a Colorado Park Ranger was assaulted, and an incident where a group of 44 hikers had to be rescued in the Arizona desert. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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160 Rocky Mountain Vibes GM Chris Phillips
21/08/2019 Duración: 49minThis week, Bob talks with Chris Phillips, the General Manager of the Rocky Mountain Vibes baseball team. The team, the Rookie League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, replaced the AAA level Sky Sox after they moved to San Antonio. They talk about the transition from the highest to lowest level of minor league baseball, how the team got its name, and the teams goal of connecting with outdoor recreation. Hiking Bob on , and Rocky Mountain Vibes on , , , and Listen on , and
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159 Hanging Lake, Crowded trails, Aggressive bear and more
14/08/2019 Duración: 49minOn this week's show, Bob and Kevin discuss the new permit system for visitors to Hanging Lake, and what can be done to manage visitors to local parks and trails. Also, recent hikes, upcoming plans, and an update on an aggressive bear in Colorado Springs. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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158 Mandy Horvath talks about overcoming substance abuse
07/08/2019 Duración: 46minIn an inspiring visit, Mandy Horvath, the "Life Proof Bionic Woman" stops back in to talk about overcoming not only her disability, but also substance abuse and PTSD. She also talks about her plans to race up the Manitou Incline and Pikes Peak, and her charity work involving veterans and first responders. Hiking Bob on , and Mandy Horvath on , , and Cars for Heroes charity: Mandy's previous podcast appearances: . Listen on , and
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157 What happens when you get ill on a hike?
31/07/2019 Duración: 32minOn this week's podcast, Bob talks about his recent hiking road trips, and Kevin talks about how he dealt with getting sick on a recent hike. Also, upcoming free entry opportunities at Colorado State Parks in August. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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156 Book author Heather Anderson
24/07/2019 Duración: 32minBob interviews Heather "Anish" Anderson, author of "Thirst - 2600 Miles to Home" about her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail that led to the writing of the book. Also, they discuss her other through hikes, including doing the Appalachian, Continental Divide and Pacific Crest trails in one calendar year. Hiking Bob on , and Heather Anderson on: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @AnishHikes Listen on , and
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155 Apollo 11 anniversary, tech from the space program, BLM relocation
17/07/2019 Duración: 43minOn this week's podcast, Bob talks about his memories of watching the first moon landing, and other space events as a kid and then as an adult. Kevin talks about his affinity for the space program, and they both discuss the benefits to technology and outdoor recreation that came from the space program. Also discussed: recent and future hikes, water safety due to the large snow run-off and reports that the BLM is moving to Grand Junction. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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154 El Paso County Park Planner Ross Williams
10/07/2019 Duración: 01h03minBob talks with El Paso County (CO) Park Planner Ross Williams about land becomes a park, the difference between a park and an open space and how parks are developed. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
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153 TOSC Exec Director Susan Davies
03/07/2019 Duración: 57minTrails and Open Spaces Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies provides updates on the Waldo Canyon planning process, the Ring the Peak Trail and much more. Hiking Bob on , and Trails and Open Spaces Coalition: Waldo Canyon Planning: Listen on , and
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152 Water safety, wildflowers, hikes, more
26/06/2019 Duración: 47minBob and co-host Kevin talk about some recent hikes, water safety concerns due to the runoff from this winter's large snowfall amounts, wildflowers are in bloom and more. Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
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151 Colorado Springs Parks Dept Director Karen Palus
19/06/2019 Duración: 01h56sBob gets a mid-year update on the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department from Director Karen Palus. They discuss the new facility under construction in the Garden of the Gods Park, the construction of the new Summit House on Pikes Peak, the master plan for Panorama Park, and much more. Lots of great information in this episode. Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and