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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)
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Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, "It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout." Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury.
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Ford Erickson explores the highs, lows and most importantly, the whys of going outside. It's an outdoor themed podcast with some soul. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ford-erickson/support
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The World's longest running independent producer of broadcast quality podcasts for the adventurer, the long distance hiker, the backpacker, the camper, in fact anyone seeking an independent life in the outdoors as a self powered traveler. Since 2005 we've produced audio and video podcasts for the self powered outdoor enthusiast in the UK and World-Wide. For people who wants to find out more about getting into the outdoors lifestyle and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Our range of mate ...
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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…
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Episode #377 - Spencer McKay (Warpzilla)
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Our guest today, Spencer McKay, completed his thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2007. The poignant reason he went on the trail at that time is told in his conversation with Steve this week. As an Eagle Scout, he always believed he’d hike the trail at some time during his life, but events of the previous winter pushed his timeline up considerabl…
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Episode #376 - Mark Beno (Papa Dump)
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Mark and David Beno, a father and son hiking team, took on the Appalachian Trail in 2022. Mark shares their story in this week’s show. The two of them chose to flip flop, choosing an unusual plan by leaving from Damascus headed north in March, then flipping back to Damascus after summiting Katahdin and heading south. This was more than a bucket lis…
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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 …
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We have a shorter show than usual today, as I’m away hiking. There is still a great interview and the next segment of the book “Then the Hail Came.” Al Marriott is an adventurous guy, traveling worldwide to satisfy an urge to wander, recording his journeys via his YouTube account. His mind fell to the Appalachian Trail, and he set out to do it last…
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What does a classic Rolling Stone song have to do with outdoor recreation? There is a connection, and Bob and co-host Kevin discuss it in this weeks podcast. "You Can't Always Get What You Want" : bit.ly/3MVkkkZ Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob website: https…
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Episode #374 - Kelly Jaworski (Birdie)
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Kelly Jaworski hiked the AT in 2021 with a former guest of the show, Stuart (Puppy Love) Phelps. I reached out to her when I saw her epic summit photo on Facebook. She returned my invitation to the show a year later!! She had an excellent excuse, though; she was having a baby. Kelly came on the show and demonstrated that, even though we walk the sa…
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354 El Paso County Parks Trailability Program
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On this week's show, Bob's guest is Kylee Taylor, the program coordinator for the El Paso County (CO) "Trailability Program". The program uses specialized Terrain Hopper vehicles to enable people with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy trails and parks. They discuss how the vehicles work, who can use them and how they can make a reservation to g…
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Episode #373 - Jana Giles & David Nelson (Ducky & Gravy)
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We have a young couple as our guests this week; Jana Giles and David Nelson, otherwise known as Ducky and Gravy. They have known each other for some time but, in planning to go on an Appalachian Trail thru-hike, they started dating just before they headed out on the trail. Despite putting their relationship on the line, they clearly worked it out, …
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On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss two wildlife encounters that occured in Colorado Springs. In the first, they discuss a mountain lion sighting in the Garden of the Gods along a busy trail. It generated a lot of publicity and many social media posts, but they discuss why seeing a mountain lion in the wild is not a good thing. Th…
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Episode #372 - Patch Leonard (Cold Brew)
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We have Patch Leonard as our guest today. Patch is the son of Emily Leonard–a previous guest on the show–and he tells us of his own Appalachian Trail thru-hike last year. He has grown up in Maine and New Hampshire, so hiking was more or less in his blood, yet the idea to hike the trail came after his mother blazed her way to Maine. You can follow P…
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On this week's podcast, Bob talks about problems he had recently with his feet when hiking, and how he resolved the problem. He and Kevin discuss dates this summer when the Pikes Peak Highway will open before dawn; a new feature to Google Maps that integrates National Park maps; a special deal on locally produced Pocket Pals Trail Maps, and much mo…
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Zach Cross is starting his NOBO thru-hike from Springer on May 1. That he is even attempting this hike is something of a miracle. Three years ago, as Covid hit us, Zach weighed about 400lbs. His journey since then, aided by hiking and nature, has brought him to contemplating an epic undertaking. The simple act of committing to a daily hike up and d…
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U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer Earl Huie is the guest on this week's podcast. He and Bob discuss the job of a Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer and how it is the same - or different - than that of a city police officer or a sheriff, what are the challenges to enforcing the law in a national forest and especially in the Pikes Peak …
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Episode #370 - Jim LePage (Grey Ghost)
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Jim LePage is a man who spends a lot of time outdoors. He hiked the AT in 2018, having thought about it for years. The proverbial window of opportunity eventually opened, and he climbed straight through it. Jim talks about the importance of spousal support and was lucky enough to have his family either hiking with him or resupplying him. Overcoming…
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350 Incline Friends & Manitou Incline 10th anniversary
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Bill Beagle from the Incline Friends is the guest on this week's podcast. We talk about the history of the Manitou Incline and how it became a fitness attraction, drawing not only hikers, but world class athletes. We discuss how the Incline Friends supports the Incline, the upcoming 10th anniversary of it becoming a legal destination, and how the I…
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Episode #369 - Bob Delaney (Jon's Dad)
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We leave the AT behind today for a trip to Sweden and the Kungsleden, a trail that I’d never heard of before. Bob Delaney, or Jon’s Dad, has a history with Sweden and returned there to hike this lesser known trail. He was so enamored by the trail that he’s started a YouTube channel, a blog, and written a book about it. You can reach out to Bob dire…
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349 Pikes Peak District Ranger Carl Bauer Returns
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On this week's podcast, U.S. Forest Service Ranger Carl Bauer returns. The ranger for the Pikes Peak District of the Pike National Forest, Bauer discusses how this district compares to other forests he's worked in, and the specific challenges and benefits to the Pikes Peak District. He also discusses on-going fire mitigation work, collaborating wit…
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Episode #368 - Kenneth Pararo (Moron)
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Kenneth Pararo is our guest today. He reached out to me, sending me a link to his podcast, and I entirely misjudged him. When I eventually spoke with Kenneth, he was articulate, thoughtful, and a lot of fun. He’s an AT thru-hiker, though when he went for a second time, he took a rather different route. Why and how he did so is explained in our chat…
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348 Visiting Big Bend, CPW Centennial and Columbine Park Passes
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On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Bob's recent trip to Big Bend National Park. Also, Colorado's new Centennial park pass for low income residents, and the Columbine park pass for disabled residents. Off the Beaten Path Adventures: https://www.offthebeatenpath.com/ Centenniall Pass: https://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/Centenni…
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