On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss why some recent backcountry rescues went well due to hikers being prepared. Also, they discuss people taking up residence in our forests, including a discussion about a recent news article on the subject.
Rescue on Boundary Peak: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/08/08/ou-professor-ron-bolen-describes-four-days-lost-boundary-peak-mountain-nevada/5459428001/
Rescue on Crestone Needle (Facebook post): https://www.facebook.com/CusterSAR/posts/2950265985241824
Bob's article about water purification: https://www.csindy.com/opinion/columnists/all-about-water-purification/article_5c90d010-4b8d-5285-beb7-e88198e8e1a1.html
Colorado Sun article about homeless people living in the Pike National Forest: https://coloradosun.com/2021/08/23/homeless-camping-colorado-national-forest/
Earlier podcast with Pikes Peak District Ranger: https://hikingbob.libsyn.com/outdoors-with-hiking-bob-podcast-pike-national-forest-district-ranger-oscar-martinez
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406 Pikes Peak Update, Fox Run Nature Center, other news
405 City and County Master Plans, Pikes Peak Shuttle
404 A hike and conversation with "Hiking Unlimited"
403 Want to hike to Hanging Lake? Plan ahead.
402 Rocky Mountain Field Institute's Jolie NeSmith
401 Luis Benitez and How Outdoor Recreation can Save the World
400 The Healthy Hiker talks about taking care of our feet
399 Terrain Hoppers come to Cheyenne Mountain SP
398 CPW update. Also winter driving, choosing footwear and more
397 What's going on with the CPW Commission?
396 Where are the best behaved hikers?
395 Meet a US Forest Service Tribal Liaison
394: Bob tries out Cross-Country skiing
393 Winter hiking etiquette, avalanches, mountain lions, and more
392 El Paso County Parks 2023 Review, a look at 2024
391 Colorado Springs Parks 2023 Recap & What's Ahead in 2024
390 Get to Know Fremont Adventure Recreation
389 Can You Violate Air Space While Hiking?
388 Winter Hiking
387 Welcome to 2024
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