Outdoors With Hiking Bob Studio 809 Radio

After a long break while Bob was doing interviews, Kevin returns to the podcast.  He and Bob discuss the holidays, winter gear and when is the best time to buy, donating to the Give Campaign and other organizations, how to recycle your Christmas tree, first day hikes, and more. Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Care and Share: https://careandshare.org/ Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park: https://friendsofcmsp.org/ First Day hikes: https://bitly.ws/37mQY Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob    

In the last of a series with groups particpating in the 2023 Give Pikes Peak campaign, Bob talks with Heather Graves, the Executive Director of the Catamount Institute They discuss the work the Catamount Institute does to introduce school age children to the outdoors, and how the can also prepare them for outdoor-related careers. They discuss how the institute works with schools, social organizations and home schooled children and parents, from kindergarten through to high school, and why donations through the Give campaign are so important. Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Catamount Institute: https://www.catamountinstitute.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Teri Peisner from the Friends of Monument Valley Park They discuss the work the group has done over the years to protect and restore the many old stone structures in Monument Valley Park, many of which go back to Colorado Springs' founder, General Palmer. They also discuss what projects are still ahead, and how support from Give donors will help them match grants and extend their resources.  Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Friends of Monument Valley Park: https://www.fmvp.net/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Calla Balliett from the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI) They talk about the work RMFI does on trails and in parks in the Pikes Peak region and how support during the Give campaign can help them continue their work. Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Rocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak  campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Kristie Nackord from the Palmer Land Conservancy. They talk about what the Palmer Land Conservancy does to secure land for not only recreation, but also for farming and ranching in the southern Colorado, and how support during the Give campaign can help them continue their work. Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Palmer Land Conservancy: https://www.palmerland.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin talk about who they are thankful for in their pursuit of outdoor recreation. Also, taking care of yourself and others, mentally and physically, and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast:  Wild Westendorf talks about an acute health scare he had over the weekend, and discuss taking better care of ourselves. Also, Bob talks about a movie that does a great job telling the story of a real-life incident. They also talk about the Give Pikes Peak campaign, and what plans they have made for next year. Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Movie mentioned in this episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13033424/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

It's time for the annual Give Pikes Peak  campaign, and on this week's episode, Bob talks with Trails and Open Spaces Coalition (TOSC) executive director Susan Davies. They talk about what TOSC accomplished with the funds raised during last years Give campaign, and what they hope to do in 2024 with funds raised this year. Also, they discuss what will be the hot topics concerning outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region in 2024 Give campaign:  https://givepikespeak.org/ Trails and Open Spaces Coalition: https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast, Bob spends a day riding along with a U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer in the Pikes Peak Ranger District in Colorado's Pike National Forest. Find out what it's like to be responsible for protecting one of our countries most valuable resources. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast, Bob announces that this podcast has been named the "Best Podcast for 2023". Find out by whom, and how it decided... Also, the Colorado Springs "Discover COS" calendar for 2024 has been released; the current status of the Blodgett Open Space Master Plan and the Fox Run Park Nature Center; Bob's recent trip to the east coast, and more! Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast, Bob re-visits Fishers Peak State Park with park manager Crystal Dreiling.  They hike the much anticpated trail to the summit of the peak, and along the way discuss the trail itself, including the distance and difficulty future users can expect. Also, the future plans for the park. https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/FishersPeak https://www.fisherspeakstatepark.com/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

This week, we're visited again by Angie Davis, the Executive Director of the Teller County (CO) Regional Animal Shelter. We discuss pets that need the human equivilent of service dogs, and also for humans, what is the difference between a service and a support animal. Also, some fun fund-raising this month for TCRAS. TCRAS website: https://www.tcrascolorado.org/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss the draft of the Colorado Springs City budget and how it affects the parks department. Also, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is being sued over access to some public lands. And finally, how the fall colors are looking in Colorado. Colorado Springs Budget: https://tinyurl.com/3vzr65ra CPW being sued: https://tinyurl.com/37ybbtxr Bob's appearance on Fox 21 News about fall colors: https://tinyurl.com/5n8cvj6z Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast: An update on where to see fall colors in Colorado this weekend; Bob talks about his recent trip to Salida, Colorado, and hiking part of the Continental Divide Trail; more on Colorado Springs 2024 city budget; plans for next year? Colorado Springs City Council: https://tinyurl.com/43nkxvcd Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a moose attack and an unfounded rumor that followed it; public support is needed to make sure the Colorado Springs Parks Department doesn't suffer disproportionate funding cuts next year; a Colorado Sun editorial about outdoor recreation was riddled with errors. Is the writer selfish? And finally, Bob is teaching a fall colors photography workshop. Colorado Sun editorial:  https://tinyurl.com/yr3wxh9k Fall Colors Workshop: https://tinyurl.com/4c96uu3w Colorado Springs City Council: https://tinyurl.com/43nkxvcd Podcast with Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi: https://tinyurl.com/yx934anp Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

Jennifer Peterson, the "Partnership Coordinator" with the U.S. Forest Service's Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) is Bob's guest. Formerly an executive director for a non-profit, she describes what the Partnership Coordinator does, and how that integrates with non-profit, for-profit and other government agencies.  They also discuss the "Wildfire Crisis Strategy" in the national forests and how that has encompassed her duties over the last 9 months and how it also affects outdoor recreation. PSICC website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/psicc Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://wildwestendorf.wordpress.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week;s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking over Labor Day weekend; bears starting to eat before hibernating; what happened to three missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. Trail of the Lost: https://bit.ly/3LbX8h8 CPW Bear Aware info: https://bit.ly/3syZEr1 Fall foliage map: https://bit.ly/3ErLrPn Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a variety of topics: Hiking in the Chama Valley of Colorado and New Mexico Bob discusses his recent diet and weight loss and how it's affected his hiking. Update on the recent podcast about a hiker who was assaulted. And, more. Dr. Kells: https://bit.ly/3KXGhhB Sandy's Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/ac23729b Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob  

On this week's podcast, Bob interviews newly elected Mayor Yemi Mobolade (Mayor Yemi, as he prefers to be called).  They discuss Mayor Yemi's vision for the city in general, and specifically the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. The discussion ranges from general funding of the department, to the large maintenance and infrastructure backlog of the department, to public safety. Colorado Springs City Government:  https://coloradosprings.gov/ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this week's podcast, things take a serious note as Bob interviews "Sandy" a woman hiker who was viciously assaulted while hiking. Sandy tells the story of her assault, and how friends, family and even public safety members attempted to blame her for the incident.  Bob talks about his ire at both the assault and its aftermath.   Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob