The OutThere Colorado Podcast

Hordes of tarantulas incoming; Historic tramway to visit; Wildfires rage; 'Dream Trail' progresses; and More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a 'dream trail' that's making progress, hordes of tarantulas that will soon appear in Colorado, a tourist attraction that offers stunning views, wildfires that blank a small town, and more. Also – our producer Tim Page has been hard at work getting our full-length podcast ready to publish in video form. Learn more about that effort and where those clips will be found. Correction: In this episode, Elk Fire is said to be 13,025 acres and Lee Fire is said to be 7,750 acres. This acreage was based on an early August 5 report published by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office and Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team. The agencies involved in that report have since released a correction noting that their report had the acreage of the fires flipped. The correction notes that Elk Fire is 7,750 acres and Lee Fire is 13,025 acres.

Big fall on 14er; A new state park?; Exploring an iconic hotel; Alternate 14er routes; and More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about an iconic hotel (that's a bit spooky), alternate (and less-crowded) fourteener routes, an update related to what could become Colorado's newest state park, a high-elevation rockfall that led to severe injury, and more.

Wild bear attack story; $29M foot bridge; Hidden gem restaurant; Call to rename peak (again); & More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Tim chat about a wild bear attack, the proposed $29 million foot bridge in Denver, a hidden gem restaurant serving up piping hot meat pockets, a hiking recommendation, the push to rename one of Colorado's iconic peaks (again), and more.

Survival tips debunked; Wildfires around CO; Tragic death at iconic foot race; Prehistoric find in unlikely spot; & More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the wildfire that closed a national park, a prehistoric find and a new spot to visit, debunked 'survival' tips, a death at one of the most difficult foot races in the United States, a new mountain town hotel with hot spring access, and more.

Toxic ghost town you CAN'T visit; Best wildflower spots; Overlooked summer town; & More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about favorite ghost towns (including one that's too dangerous to visit), the best places to find wildflowers, an overlooked mountain town that's perfect for a summer visit, and the state's oldest...newest...backcountry hut. Lots of great summer adventure ideas in this one.