Outdoors with Hiking Bob
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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 451
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
112 How lucky are we? Waldo Canyon recovery
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about fall colors viewing; how lucky we are to live here; what visitors think of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon recovery and more. Hiking Bob on ,…
00:37:55 |
Wed 19 Sep 2018
111Dixon Trail, Learning to backpack
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss their preview hike of the new Dixon Trail in Cheyenne Mountain State Park; discuss the difference between day hiking and backpacking and some bad advice they've heard; B…
00:46:42 |
Wed 12 Sep 2018
110 Extreme day hikes, moose encounters
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a couple of "extreme" day hikes they've recently done, encounters with moose and other wildlife on trails, having updated maps, and Bob gets a old hiking guide book. …
00:57:58 |
Wed 05 Sep 2018
109 Bob and co-host Kevin discuss various topics
Bob's co-host talks about a recent experience while training for his Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike. Also discussed: recent incidents where hikers got lost or worse while going off trail; a rece…
00:47:12 |
Wed 29 Aug 2018
108 Update on the Ring the Peak Trail with Chris Lieber
Bob talks with Chris Lieber of NES about the efforts to close the gaps in the Ring the Peak Trail system. They discuss what the Ring the Peak trail system is, the challenges on completing the loop, t…
01:00:00 |
Wed 22 Aug 2018
107 Bob and co-host Kevin catch up, Recent hikes; weather disasters; future plans
Bob and co-host Kevin catch up on some recent hikes they've done; Kevin's training for the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim-to-rim hike in October; Colorado's severe summer weather; Bob is heading to the Paci…
00:38:58 |
Wed 15 Aug 2018
106 The tables get turned when Carrie Simison interviews Bob
On this week’s podcast, the tables are turned on Bob and he gets interviewed by Carrie Simison, the publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. Find out how Bob got into hiking, how he chooses whe…
00:33:53 |
Wed 08 Aug 2018
105 Mandy Horvath, the Life Proof Bionic Woman stops in for an update
Mandy Horvath, the LifeProof Bionic Woman stops back in for an update on what she has done since her last visit, including being part of a movie in Hollywood, climbing Pikes Peak, appearing on the To…
00:29:12 |
Wed 01 Aug 2018
104 Weather, rim-to-rim-to-rim, medication, Bob gets requests for info, Bob’s birthday hike and more
Bob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics including safety during the summer monsoon season; Kevin continues to prep for the Grand Canyon; things to carry other than the “10 Essentials”; Bob d…
00:49:45 |
Wed 25 Jul 2018
103 Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent
Bob interviews Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. They discuss outdoor recreation, being a Colorado transplant, cycling, living in Colorado Springs, and the role of the al…
00:53:34 |
Wed 18 Jul 2018
102 Guest Jolie NeSmith, Pike Ride bike share
Bob talks with Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of Pike Ride bike share program. Check it out at PikeRide.org Hiking Bob on , and Listen on , and
00:31:23 |
Wed 11 Jul 2018
100 100th Podcast and guest Susan Davies from TOSC
Susan Davies, Executive Director of the Trails and Open Space Coalition joins Bob for the 100th episode of the Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast. They discuss a wide range of topics concerning outdoor…
00:54:41 |
Wed 27 Jun 2018
099 Luis Benitez, Director, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
Bob visits Luis Benitez, the Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, where they discuss his history in outdoor recreation, his job promoting Colorado to the outdoor recreation in…
00:43:13 |
Wed 20 Jun 2018
098 Preferred footwear; fire danger; summer hiking; meeting listeners
Bob and co-host Kevin hit on a variety of topics this week! Hiking Bob on , and Wild Westendorf on , and Listen on , and
00:41:32 |
Wed 13 Jun 2018
097 Pike National Forest District Ranger Oscar Martinez
Bob talks with Oscar Martinez, Pike National Forest District Ranger. They discuss his career with the U.S. Forest Service, the duties of a district ranger, the challenges of managing a national fores…
Wed 06 Jun 2018
096 Climbing a 14er; hiking in Mesa Verde NP; National Trails Day
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin’s recent climb up Colorado’s Mt Elbert; Bob’s recent trip to Mesa Verde National Park and Colorado’s Mancos State Park; Clothes that repel ticks, and more Hikin…
00:39:14 |
Wed 30 May 2018
095 “LifeProof Bionic Woman” Mandy Horvath overcomes serious challenges
Bob speaks with Mandy Horvath, who overcame a life changing accident to climb the Manitou Incline and now plans to summit Pikes Peak. This amazing womans story is a “must listen” for everyone. Hiking…
00:40:07 |
Wed 23 May 2018
094 Hikes; wolves; wildflowers; bear attack; urban wildlife; Hanging Lake
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a potpourri of topics this week, including recent hikes; re-introduction of wolves into Colorado; wildflower sightings; a recent bear attack; interacting with urban w…
00:40:18 |
Wed 16 May 2018
093 Rattlesnakes and your dog; 10 hard hikes; Duluth Trading comes to COS
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about a recent surge in rattlesnake bites; a rattlesnake venom vaccine for dogs; recent hikes; Bob’s list of 10 hard hikes; hiking apps that Kevin uses; Duluth Trading open…
00:34:07 |
Wed 09 May 2018
092 Penn State outdoor rec; is technology bad?; most difficult hikes?
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss Penn State University’s decision to cease outdoor activities of it’s outdoor recreation groups. Also, is using technology bad for you, or is it part of a bigger picture,…
00:42:44 |
Wed 02 May 2018
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