Outdoors with Hiking Bob – Details, episodes & analysis

In this week's podcast, Bob talks with Colorado Springs TV weather icon Matt Meister about his new endeavor, Peaks2Plains Weather. Meister talks about what set him on a path to leave the local TV media business and set out on his own and how he hopes it keeps him involved in the community. Bob and Matt also talk about the changing face of local news media, including print and TV and how that could create more out-sourcing what has traditionally been done in house at local TV stations and newsrooms. https://peaks2plainsweather.com/ 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://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

It's a "Happy Holidays" edition of the podcast, but of course it's more than just that. Bob and Kevin talk about their plans for the holidays and in 2026 and Bob talks about a great customer service experience he had recently, and Kevin talks about a neat new service that can help visualize your hikes. Mentoned in this episode: Cinematic flyovers: https://mapdirector.com/ Mountainsmith: https://mountainsmith.com/ Fjallraven: https://www.fjallraven.com/ 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://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

On this episode, Bob hits the trail with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA) Executive Director Cory Sutela along side a MWTA team as they construct a new trail. Sutela discusses the history and mission of MWTA and also their advocacy work for not just the cycling community, but also hikers, equestrians and motorized trail users. He talks about how they became involved in building the trail featured in this podcast and how they worked with public and private agencies to make it happen. There is also some discussion of some of the features of the trail and how they worked to create features for both hikers and cyclists. Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates website: medwheel.org 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://wildwestendorf.com/ Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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 information Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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 podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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 Hiking Bob website: https://www.HikingBob.com Wild Westendorf website: https://www.Wildwestendorf.com Where to listen, download and subscribe to this podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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 groups need your help. TOSC website: https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/ 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 podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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 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 podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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 update from last week's podcast on the delayed response to a 9-1-1 call, and a request from a local reporter to hear from people who experienced a delayed response. Finally, the weather and it's effects on hiking and a reminder to be careful in stormy weather, and Bob is teaching a wildflower photography workshop this weekend. Volunteer Opportunities at the Garden of the Gods: https://gardenofgods.com/about/volunteer/ Wildflower Photography workshop: https://bit.ly/3IJpqhp Cheyenne Mountain State Park Trail Ambassador application: https://bit.ly/3oDGOgY 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 podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob

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 Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain State Park is looking for new trail ambassadors. Wildflower Photography workshop: https://bit.ly/3IJpqhp Trail Ambassador application: https://bit.ly/3oDGOgY 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 podcast: https://pod.link/outdoorswithhikingbob