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
409 Big changes coming to the podcast!
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss big changes coming to the podcast, and ask the listeners to voice their thoughts on the changes. Also, water safety and Kevin went to the Outdoor…
00:52:23 |
Wed 05 Jun 2024
408 Author and Adventurer Kevin Fedarko is the guest
On this week's podcast, Bob's guest us author and adventurer Kevin Fedarko. They talk about his newly released book "A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Cany…
00:49:58 |
Wed 29 May 2024
407 City leader Richard Skorman is the guest
On this week's podcast, Bob sits down for a chat with Colorado Springs' Richard Skorman. Skorman is a a former city councilor, a small business owner, outdoor advocate, civic leader and water conserv…
00:41:25 |
Wed 22 May 2024
406 Pikes Peak Update, Fox Run Nature Center, other news
On this week's podcast, Bob provides an update on the shuttle and reservation system on Pikes Peak. Also, interesting facts around the proposed Fox Run Park Nature Center, a new feature on the COTREX…
00:47:55 |
Wed 15 May 2024
405 City and County Master Plans, Pikes Peak Shuttle
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss master plans projects underway for Colorado Springs' Fishers Canyon Open Space and El Paso County's Jones Park. Also, a discussion about timed-entry rese…
00:40:22 |
Wed 08 May 2024
404 A hike and conversation with "Hiking Unlimited"
On this week's podcast, Bob takes a short hike while interviewing Sheila Doherty a/k/a "Hiking Unlimited" on social media. An expert based in Phoenix, she gives advice on hiking in the desert Southwe…
00:24:12 |
Wed 01 May 2024
403 Want to hike to Hanging Lake? Plan ahead.
On this week's podcast, Bob is joined by co-host Kevin "Wild" Westendorf and they catch up on what Kevin has been doing since he was last on the show. They also discuss people behaving badly on trai…
00:46:06 |
Wed 24 Apr 2024
402 Rocky Mountain Field Institute's Jolie NeSmith
On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Jolie NeSmith, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI). They talk about her first year at the helm, including challenges and accompl…
00:44:29 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
401 Luis Benitez and How Outdoor Recreation can Save the World
Bob chats with Luis Benitez, the author of "Higher Ground: How The Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save The World". The first head of Colorado's Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, and a leader in th…
00:56:41 |
Wed 10 Apr 2024
400 The Healthy Hiker talks about taking care of our feet
This week's podcast is all about feet and how to take care of them. Bob is joined by frequent guest Physical Therapist and "Healthy Hiker" Alicia Filley, for an enlightening talk about feet. From c…
01:06:41 |
Wed 03 Apr 2024
399 Terrain Hoppers come to Cheyenne Mountain SP
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss trail projects at two of Colorado Springs' most popular parks; one master plan is being finalized while another is starting. Also Cheyenne Mountain State…
00:39:03 |
Wed 27 Mar 2024
398 CPW update. Also winter driving, choosing footwear and more
On this week's podcast, Bob and co-host Wild Westendorf discuss the latest developments with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. Also, winter driving, choosing the right hiking footwear and K…
00:31:05 |
Wed 20 Mar 2024
397 What's going on with the CPW Commission?
On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin talk about Daylight Saving Time, the hubbub over some appointments to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, and why are some hikers and cyclists harrassing…
00:30:33 |
Wed 13 Mar 2024
396 Where are the best behaved hikers?
On this week's podcast, Bob flies solo! He discusses his next major "bucket list" trip, hiking in the desert, where are the best behaved hikers and cyclists. Also, the master plan process is ending f…
00:31:14 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
395 Meet a US Forest Service Tribal Liaison
On this week's podcast, Bob talks with Dr. Jason Herbert, the Tribal Liaison with the Pike-San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC). Dr. Herbert, the first p…
00:55:58 |
Wed 28 Feb 2024
394: Bob tries out Cross-Country skiing
This week's podcast goes back out into the field, as Bob tries out cross-country skiing for the first time. Michael Brothers from the Woodmoor Nordic Cross-Country skiing center gives Bob a quick les…
00:44:57 |
Wed 21 Feb 2024
393 Winter hiking etiquette, avalanches, mountain lions, and more
Co-host Kevin returns for this week's podcast, and he and Bob catch up on recent events. They also discuss winter hiking etiquette, and avalanche danger, mountain lion management, a new El Paso Count…
00:32:55 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
392 El Paso County Parks 2023 Review, a look at 2024
On this week's podcast, Bob chats with El Paso County Parks Department Director Todd Marts. They discuss the accomplishments of the department in 2023, and what's ahead for 2024 and beyond. Items di…
00:40:14 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
391 Colorado Springs Parks 2023 Recap & What's Ahead in 2024
On this week's podcast, Bob chats with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department Director Britt Haley. They discuss the signifcant accomplishments of the department in 2023,…
00:59:33 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
390 Get to Know Fremont Adventure Recreation
On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Ashlee Sack from Fremont Adventure Recreation (FAR), based in Canon City, CO. The discuss the short history of FAR, and their work to build new trails in the Ca…
00:37:32 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
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