Incline Friends & Manitou Incline 10th anniversary
What’s with all the uproar over setting FKT (Fastest Known Time) records on the incline?
Give! Participant Trails and Open Space Coalition
What does TOSC do to support outdoor recreation and why you should donate to them during the Give! Campaign.
Successful Search and Rescues; Homelessness in Forests, Bob asks for listener support
If it’s a life or death situation, drink the water instead of risking death due to dehydration
Rocky Mountain Field Institute Exec Director Jennifer Peterson is the guest
What is the status of the Devils Playground Trail on the Pikes Peak, and when will it be completed?
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the guest
The general fund percentage of the city budget for the parks department is lower than prior to the recession, despite a larger population, more parks and greatly increased usage
Mandy Horvath talks about her climb on Mt. Kilimanjaro
Mandy Horvath returns to talk about her recent history making ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
This episode is a real eye opener. June 21 2021
Hanky Panky goings on with the Civic Auditorium?
Mandy Horvath plans to climb Mt Kilimanjaro
Double amputee Mandy Horvath, who has climbed the Manitou Incline and Pikes Peak has set her eyes on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
All About El Paso County Search and Rescue
El Paso County Search and Rescue never charges for its services
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus with 2020 year-end update
What’s coming for Colorado Springs’ Parks in 2021?
2020 Indy Give participating group Trails and Open Space Coalition
TOSC executive director Susan Davies is the returning guest
Prepping for cooler weather; fall colors; Paint Mines; Manitou Incline trails, more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the recent unseasonable weather, and use it as an opportunity to talk about prepping for cooler weather. They also talk about the upcoming fall colors season; Bob’s observations about usage at Paint Mines park; the new trails off of the Manitou Incline and whether it’s proper…
Wild Westendorf is back, Manitou Incline closure, will GMF close it’s trails?
On this week’s podcast, Kevin “Wild” Westendorf returns to the show and catches up with Bob on his recent hikes and future plans. They discuss the on-going closure of the Manitou Incline, and Green Mountain Falls considering closing it’s trails (they decided not to…). Also a reminder that a fishing or hunting license is needed…
Manitou Springs City Council person Steven Bremner discusses the Incline
On this week’s podcast, the guest is Manitou Springs City Council member Steve Bremner. Besides being the newest member of city council, he is active in the outdoor recreation community in the Pikes Peak region. During this interview, he offers the Manitou Springs viewpoint regarding the Manitou Incline, and some proposals on how to alleviate…
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the guest
On this week’s show, Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Karen Palus stops in for an interview. Bob and Karen discuss the effect of COVID-19 on the departments operations, over crowding and budget; the attempts to re-open the Manitou Incline; recent land acquisitions for open space and parks; the progress on the Pikes…
Trails and Open Space Coalitions Susan Davies is the guest
This week’s guest is Susan Davies, the Executive Director of the Colorado Springs based Trails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC). She discusses with Bob the effect of COVID-19 on parks funding and and on TOSC. Also, the persistent closure of the Manitou Incline, Waldo Canyon, the Ring the Peak project, and will the TOPS tax…
23 Kent Obee Protect Our Parks June 15 2020
Are people in the city at odds with the citizens regarding parks? Councilman Bill Murray and Kent Obee of Protect Our Parks, get fired up over the things happening to the parks of Colorado Springs naming names. Do the Named really have the interest of the citizens in mind when these deals or made? Have…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Waldo Canyon, Where’s the snow?, Which backpack, more
This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the latest in the Waldo Canyon rebuilding, what kind of backpacks they use while hiking, ask “where is the snow?”, a special offer for new patrons, and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Manitou Incline Friends
Bob talks with Bill Beagle, president of the Incline Friends about a variety of topics surrounding the Manitou Incline, including trail development, crowd control, parking and traffic, etc. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Incline Friends website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Record numbers of people climbing 14er’s
This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a report that shows that a record number of people climbed Colorado’s 14,000′ peaks in 2018. Also discussed are rescues made on Cheyenne Mountain, and steam engine 168 inaugural run after being rebuilt. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Winter approaching, Great Smoky Mountains, more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the approaching winter weather; Kevin’s recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail; the challenges with hiking in different terrain than Colorado’s; Bob’s book now for sale at REI; photo exhibit at Denver International Airport. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast!…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Hanging Lake, Crowded trails, Aggressive bear and more
On this week’s show, Bob and Kevin discuss the new permit system for visitors to Hanging Lake, and what can be done to manage visitors to local parks and trails. Also, recent hikes, upcoming plans, and an update on an aggressive bear in Colorado Springs. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Mandy Horvath talks about overcoming substance abuse, starting a new chapter
In an inspiring visit, Mandy Horvath, the “Life Proof Bionic Woman” stops back in to talk about overcoming not only her disability, but also substance abuse and PTSD. She also talks about her plans to race up the Manitou Incline and Pikes Peak, and her charity work involving veterans and first responders. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website …
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: How do we choose our hikes?
This week’s podcast is another one suggested by a listener
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Part 2 of “What’s in your pack?”
In this podcast, we continue with listener suggested topics, with co-host Kevin discussing what is in his pack, and also his choice of boots. Also, Bob and Kevin discuss a recent incident that resulted in the death of a hiker in Arizona. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The Nomadik: https://www.thenomadik.com/hikingbob Enter promo code “Hikingbob” Enter to…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs TOPS Park Rangers
In this episode, Bob talks with John Stark, TOPS Park Ranger Supervisor for the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department about the addition of seven permanent Park Rangers for the city’s TOPS open spaces and parks. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Pocket Pals Trail Maps: https://www.pptrailmaps.com/
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 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 alternative weekly newspaper in modern society.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 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 recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Thanks to all the listeners for making the podcast a resounding success!
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: “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.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 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, and more
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Park Service reconsiders fee increases; Barr Trail & Incline; recent hikes
Bob and co-host Kevin catch up on recent hikes; National Park Service reconsidering proposed entry fee increases; Barr Trail and Manitou Incline and more
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Recent Hikes; hikers in trouble; lost hiker survival; N. Cheyenne Canon Park
Bob and Kevin talk about recent hikes; inexperienced hikers on the Manitou Incline; rescue of a lost hiker in Yosemite National Park; North Cheyenne Canon Park Master Plan and more
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Parks Funding; Colorado Lottery; Trail Apps; Barr Trail; Bad behavior
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the progress of funding bill for Colorado Parks and Wildlife; making the Colorado Lottery permanent; Great Outdoors Colorado; Conservation Trust Fund; parking at Barr Trail; phone apps for hiking
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Karen Palus from Colorado Springs Parks Department 2017 retrospective
Bob talks with Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services director Karen Palus about what the department accomplished in 2017 and what is in store for 2018. Note: The parks department did get the grant mentioned during this interview.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Thanksgiving Day, Incline re-opening, gift ideas, Indy Give, and more
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about what they’re thankful for on Thanksgiving; the re-opening of the Manitou Incline after it’s latest repair work; the IndyGive campaign; the work done by the Palmer Land Trust; gift giving suggestions. This episode sponsored by Conundrum Outfitters. Get 20% of with discount code “Hikingbob”
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Hiking Barr Trail, the Manitou Incline, what it takes to buy a new backpack & more
Bob and Kevin talk about hiking to Barr Trail, doing the Manitou Incline, Hammock Camping, what it takes to buy the proper backpack, and more. Links for some topics discussed on this podcast: Hammocking: www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice…ng-responsibly.html Heizer Trail info: https://www.csindy.com/coloradosprings/dont-want-to-pay-parking-fees-at-the-incline-here-are-your-alternatives/Content?oid=3446301
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Hiking on Cottonwood Pass, hiking Stove Mtn, Wildflowers, the Manitou Incline and more
It’s just Bob this week! Topics include several hikes along Cottonwood Pass near Buena Vista, also hiking to Stove Mountain, being prepared to do the Manitou Incline, where to find wildflowers this week, and the upcoming 1 year anniversary of the podcast
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus
Bob talks with Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus about the departments accomplishments in 2016 and plans for 2017. Lots of great information.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob and Kevin talk about the Incline and winter hiking
Bob and Kevin discuss the recent re-opening of the Manitou incline, parking for Barr Trail users, and being ready for winter hiking
Outdoors with Hiking Bob: Bob talks with the Incline Friends
Bob talks with Incline Friends President Dave Adair and Board Member Bill Beagle about all things related to the Manitou Incline
CityTalk – Sept 16 2016
The Colorado Springs comprehensive plan is now being revised. The city wants to hear from you. #planCOS is the hashtag the city is watching. Jill is now hosting “office hours” out in the community, the first and third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 pm. Council redistricting update. Should we have a “primer” on the…