Hikingbob Podcasts

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 finall…

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 gov…

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 pat…

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.…

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 …

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 beco…

On this week's podcast, the topics include: bear encounters; how to understand GPS coordinate formats and how to understand the GPS app in your phone; and Leave No Trace wants to do what? Colorado Bear Attack: https://bit.ly/47h6Ckx Night of the Grizzlies podcast: https://bit.ly/3s67h8o Leave No Trace 7 Principles: https://bit.ly/3QrPFh5 Coordinate…

On this week's episode, Bob gives final update on his most recent road trip, and asks the question: Where is the center of the United States? The answer might surprise you. Also, he and co-host Kevin discuss bear and bison encounters, a tragedy in Colorado's high-country and lessons to be learned, and a private landowners efforts to allow hikers on…

On this week's podcast, it's just Bob and he talks about his trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. Also, visiting Mt Rushmore, and a special Patreon subscriber only event coming up. Theodore Roosevelt National Park webite: www.NPS.gov/THRO Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbo…

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Keith Thompson from the Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association,the newest mountain bike group in Colorado Springs. They discuss why there was a desire for a new mountain bike group, what sets them apart from other groups, and what kind of work they are doing. Also, a discussion regarding rogue trails in th…

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss some updates from recent podcasts and discuss some recent trail experiences. Also some upcoming events and... dad jokes? Starlight Spectacular: bit.ly/3NPyQtD Cheyenne Mountain Run: bit.ly/3JTRjnz Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more inform…

This week, Bob shares some thoughts about Independence Day. Also, some exciting news. 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 p…

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss recent extreme weather in the Colorado, and the arrival of summer weather, including how to safely recreate in it. Also, a group of rogue cyclists are harassing and threatening trail workers. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information…

On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Trails and Open Spaces Coalition (TOSC) Executive Director Susan Davies about thhe political makeup of Colorado Springs' city council and mayor's office, and how that might affect outdoor recreation. Will the new elected officials have a positive influence on city parks and open spaces? Also, our friends group…

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss conflicts between users on trails and why no one group is better than any other. Also, safety during rainstorms, and Bob is doing a presentation at Mountain Chalet on how to use Colorado's Trail Explorer app. Mountain Chalet event: https://bit.ly/3Xlfotj Please consider becoming a patron of this…

On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin plead with people to stop harrassing wildlife and highlight a couple more cases of people acting stupidly. Also, volunteer opportuniities at the Garden of the Gods Visitors Center and Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and the tremendous contibution that volunteers provide in the Pikes Peak region. And, an u…

This week Bob and Co-host Kevin discuss a crime that some news media inaccurately said occured on a popular trail. Then, Bob talks about an incident in an open space that caused him to call 9-1-1 and what he feels was an unacceptable response from the Colorado Springs Police Department. Also: Bob has an upcoming wildflower photography class at the …