Outdoors With Hiking Bob Studio 809 Radio

This week's guest is El Paso County (Colorado) Community Services Director Todd Marts. As part of the Community Services department, he also oversees the county parks department, and has been a long-time parks department employee and was promoted to director in 2021. The discussion involves the past years successes and future plans for El Paso County Parks, including when new parks will open, and much more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,   and 

Alicia Filley, Physical Therapist a/k/a "The Healthy Hiker" and a frequent show guest, returns. On this episode the discussion centers around how someone who is usually a "day hiker" can train and prepare to do long, multi-day hikes, such as the Colorado Trail.  This podcast sponsored by  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,   and   

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin start the New Year by reviewing their experiences from 2021 and their plans for 2022. They also discuss preparing for winter weather recreation, and a lawsuit involving a guided hike on Cheyenne Mountain that resulted in a search and rescue operation. Winter weather prep article: Broadmoor lawsuit: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,   and 

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Lloyd Athern, the Executive Director of  the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative. They discuss the organizations mission and goals, and the work they do to keep access to Colorado's highest peaks open to hikers and mountaineers.  They discuss the groups long history, and how they partner with the US Forest Service and other land managers to maintain trails 14,000' peaks. CFI website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,   and 

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin Westendorf discuss a recent storm that hit Colorado Springs and the reaction people had to the resulting damage and power outages. They discuss whether people were reasonable in their expectations of the government to attend to their problems, and are people who seriously recreate outdoors better prepared for these events than those who aren't. Also, Bob talks about some first aid and blister remedies from Finally, Bob and Kevin discuss their resolutions for the upcoming year. Links in this podcast: Column about giving experiences for the holidays: Recent podcast with Colorado Springs' City Forester: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,   and 

On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA), a new participant in the 2021 IndyGive campaign.  They discuss what makes PPORA unique in the outdoors recreation community, it's mission, it's outreach and stewardship, and how donations to the IndyGive will help it meet its goals. PPORA website: IndyGive campaign: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and   

This week's podcast features Jennifer Peterson, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, and a participating organization in the 2021 IndyGive campaign. We discuss the work RMFI has done over the past year, the work planned for next year, and how your contribution can help them achieve their goals for the upcoming year. Rocky Mountain Field Institute: IndyGive campaign: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

On this week's podcast, we go on an audio of tour of Fishers Peak State Park, with park manager Crystal Dreiling. As we stopped at a few different locations in the park, Dreiling describes each site, and what amenities are planned.  We also discuss the on-going planning process for the park, how the public can be involved in the process, and a timeline for the park development. This podcast sponsored by Fisher Peaks State Park website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and     

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin talk about who they're thankful for this Thanksgiving and how they affect their love of the outdoors. Also, they discuss some troubling comments on social media that seem to promote a sense of entitlement and elitism from a small minority of trail users.  Why do some users feel that only they should have use of some trails? This podcast sponsored by  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

This week's guest is Christopher Aaby, the Executive Director of the Catamount Institute, one of the participating non-profits in the 2021 IndyGive campaign. Bob and Chris discuss the mission and goal of the Catamount Institute to engage and connect kids with the outdoors with school programs, summer camps and more.  The IndyGive campaign helps the institute grant scholarships to kids and families who may not be able to otherwise participate. This podcast sponsored by Catamount Institute: IndyGive campaign: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

On this week's podcast, Bob's guest is Diane Stine, the Development Director for the Colorado Springs Pioneer's Museum, which is part of the 2021 IndyGive campaign.   They discuss the research resources available to the public from museum staff, what kind of artifacts are in the museum has, and their educational programs, and special displays, such as the Cultural Crossroads exhibit. Links for this podcast:  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

Colorado Springs City Forester Dennis Will is the guest on this weeks podcast. What does the city forester do? How long has the city had it's own forester? How many trees are in Colorado Springs? Why do some trees grow here, while others don't? These, and more questions are all answered in this lively and informative podcast. Colorado Springs Forestry Department website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

On this week's episode, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the circumstances surrounding the death of a family who were hiking in California, and what lessons can be learned and applied from the tragedy. Also, why are signs at a local trailhead causing confusion about search and rescue costs? Also, an update on this winters weather prediction, the Indy Give, and more. This podcast sponsored by US News article about family hiking tragedy: National Weather Service winter weather prediction: Indy Give campaign: Colorado's newest state park: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

On this week's podcast, Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC) Executive Director Susan Davies is the guest.  Topics discussed are Colorado Springs' ballot issue 2C (extension of the city's TOPS tax) and the upcoming IndyGive campaign. TOSC website: IndyGive website: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

This week Bob and co-host Kevin discuss why some agencies in charge a fee for search and rescue missions, and why agencies in Colorado don't. Should people be charged for the cost of rescues? How is that decided, and who makes the decision? It's a pretty lively discussion. Also, we respond to a listener request and go over basic trail etiquette. This week's podcast sponsored by New York Times article (may require account) Family charged with cost of "preventable" rescue: Previous podcast with El Paso Cnty SAR: Colorado Search and Rescue card: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin update fall colors conditions in Colorado (it's a hot topic this time of the year); Kevin talks about his latest lake hike; road work coming to the Garden of the Gods and how it impacts outdoor recreation; Bob's new YouTube channel, and more. Garden of the Gods Motorless Morning: 30th Street construction project: Bob's YouTube Channel: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and   

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a hiker death in the Arizona desert and lessons that can be learned that affect hiking in Colorado's mountains. Also, will this winter be a La Nina event, and what does that mean? Leave No Trace "Hot Spot" week in Colorado Springs; fall colors; what was your most impactful National Park, and more.  Hiker death in Arizona: La Nina winter: Bob's Fall Colors Photography workshop:  This podcast sponsored by  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

On this week's podcast Bob and co-host Kevin discuss extensive vandalism at a Colorado Springs city park, and deliver some harsh words to those responsible. You've never heard them be this forthright about a topic before. They also discuss the start of the fall foliage season; an award given to Bob; and why is there a shortage of Gatorade? Article about why leaves change colors: Bob's photography workshop at the Garden of the Gods: Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the closure of a 14,000' peak by the private land-owner and the reasons why it was closed.  Also a discussion about whether or not to use hiking poles; tarantulas in Colorado; and more. Colorado Sun article about Mt. Lindsey closure:   Outside.com article about hiking pole use:   Tarantula Migration, from Visit LaJunta:  Bob's Fall Colors Photography workshop: This podcast sponsored by  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and   

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a proposal to make Pikes Peak into a national park; new trails being built in North Cheyenne Canon Park, and associated trail closures; fall colors are coming; and recent interactions with listeners of the podcast. Vote for this podcast! https://www.facebook.com/groups/outdoormediaawards TV report about making Pikes Peak a national park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKc2GdG9A7Y Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit:  for more information. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and