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Grizzly bears in Colorado? Alligator wrestling? Things to do each season? The OutThere Colorado Podcast covers a wide range of important topics related to outdoor recreation in Colorado. Follow along as we explore the natural playground of the Centennial State.
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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a massive climb in price for international visitors at Rocky Mountain National Park, shopping Colorado-local for holiday gifts this year, an exciting new stretch of trail (that's part of an $80 million project), the term 'WROD,' and how so many Colorado-born residents decide to leave the state to find a home elsewhere.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Colorado's beaver situation, a recent hiker death that highlights an often overlooked hazard, the topic of 'one-way' trails, a notorious historical figure, what we're thankful for this year, and more.
In this fascinating interview episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee chats with John LaConte – award-winning investigative journalist and author of 'Notorious Hunter Sir St. George Gore: Deadly Legacy in Colorado.' With many landmarks around central Colorado bearing the Sir St. George Gore name, he's a character that tends to be best known for a lengthy 1850s hunting expedition that traveled through the American West in which he said to have slaughtered 1,000s of animals for sport. In this conversation, LaConte takes listeners on a deep dive into what's fact and what's fiction related to that story, sharing a Wild West tale that's fit for the Hollywood screen. Those interested in purchasing John LaConte's book on the topic can do so here: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/notorious-hunter-sir-st-george-gore-9781467159982 LaConte's book is also available on Amazon and several other places where books are sold. Find more of John LaConte's investigative work on the Vail Daily website.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a 'new' big game wildlife species in Colorado, Spencer's first Broncos game, can't-miss winter festivals, a mountain range named after a man known for killing thousands of animals, a cool collection of neon signs, and more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a recent appearance of the Northern Lights in Colorado, Trump pardoning a professional trail runner for illegal trail use, the revival of ski ballet, how reintroduced wolves are dying, cutting down your own Christmas tree, a new Olympic sport, and more.
In this episode, Spencer and Seth chat about a few of their favorite places around the state, from food to winter activities (off the slopes) to a few fun roadside attractions. If you're looking to add a few things to your winter bucket list, this one is for you.
In this special episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer sits down with agent Iris Burton of Living the Springs Real Estate, which is brokered by REAL. Iris chats about how the real estate market has developed in Colorado over the past decade and looks ahead to what the future of the local housing market holds. She also shares advice for first-time homebuyers and those relocating to Colorado – after all, helping people relocate to the Pikes Peak region is her specialty. If you're wanting to connect with Iris, find the 'Living the Springs' website here. You're also able to drop a direct message on the Living the Springs Instagram page. It's also worth noting that Iris' 'Living the Springs' YouTube channel has a ton of helpful advice. Find those videos here: https://www.youtube.com/livingthesprings This podcast episode is unscripted sponsored content, created in partnership with Living the Springs.
It's almost Halloween, yo! So this one's a bit spooky. Listener discretion advised. In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Snippy the mutilated horse, the very creepy 'Denver Spider Man,' ski resorts that have already opened and a few things to look forward to this season, and a new British pub (aptly named The Brit) that's worth checking out.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the 'new' 14er, if 'Colorado's cannibal' was actually guilty (and another local cannibal you probably haven't heard about), the eerie history of a remote canyon, speed limits on trails, charging for search and rescue, and more.
In this special episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer has a phone call with Garry Harrington, one of the country's most accomplished peak baggers. The conversation covers the 100s of peaks Garry has summited throughout his life, including his effort to summit the 100 tallest peaks east of the Mississippi and the 100 tallest peaks west of the Mississippi. Other topics discussed include Garry's decade of living the 'van life' and his book, 'Chasing Summits: In Pursuit of High Places and an Unconventional Life.' Find Garry's book on Amazon. Find Garry's profile on the Peak Bagger website here.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a few fine dining spots, a fugitive that allegedly attempted a high-elevation escape, a state park expansion, a nuclear bunker under a mountain, wild flooding in southwest Colorado, two ghost stories, and more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the trip to a local waterfall, a spooky story out of Denver, ski season updates, a driver that got stuck, and more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Colorado's disappearing glaciers, Hunter S. Thompson, Seth's southwest Colorado road trip, fall colors, and more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a viral mountain lion story that's not quite as it seems, the recent deaths of two hunters, the aquisition of 14er land, two soon-to-open tourist attractions worth talking about, the return of the Ice Castles, and more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a recent bear attack, a mud-covered suspect, a massive brunch that's worth splurging on, the impact wolves (might) have on aspen groves, a new lakebound trail, a snowboarder rescue in September, and more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a tropical bird recently sighted in Colorado (for the first time in 91 years), the most expensive tourist spot in the US (it's in Colorado), the upcoming elk rut, a wild trail running record set in Leadville, the legacy of an upcoming mountain race, a push to increase spearfishing in Colorado, and more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a 'Wild West' road trip, the surfing scene in Colorado, a state park stabbing that may have been a hoax, the best BBQ found around the state, the upcoming ski season, and a historic bull fight that took place in a Colorado mountain town.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about some peculiar attractions around the state, Spencer's recent 500-mile one-day motorcycle ride over 11 stunning mountain passes, the first new lift being built at a 'locals' favorite' ski area since 1999, a giant wooden troll that hides in the woods, a man's wild plan to climb Colorado's 14ers amid a larger project, & more.
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a few great restaurants, a wildfire that just grew to become the 5th-largest in state history, Front Range summit-bound hikes to add to your list, the recent release of 14er hiker numbers for 2024, a cold case out of Crestone, the Savannah Bananas experience, and more. Note: Obviously wildfire news develops fast. The numbers and details included in this podcast were released on the morning of August 11.
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.
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Hi! Responding to "complaining" (Outdoor Colorado's word) out-of-towners who looked for an outdoor adventure *without* knowing there was lots of risk and inconvenience should do lots of research before they visit CO. Colorado, like most of Europe does not treat their wilderness areas and their linking vehicular roads that are open to the public as if they were part of a theme park. As it is, way too much accommodation in recent years in our state and federal parks in CO has actually led to this confusion with tourists. In meeting the tourism industry (tourists) more than half-way, has, in my opinion, let tourists fantasize as to how effortless and risk-free being in the wilderness is. The tourism industry should help out. Not to demean the tourists, but to emphasize to them that by educating themselves about their destinations within the state, (with the online or brick-and-mortar tourist agency assisting), they can then be *totally honest* with themselves as to what risks and inconv