The OutThere Colorado Podcast

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the story behind Bishop Castle and the heartbreak and hope that comes with it, the state's most expensive lift tickets, Southwest Colorado's recovery after flooding, a new section of a major trail, the 12 bear attacks that took place this year and one that flew under the radar, a ski area that won't have skiing this year, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a volcano worth checking out, big trail developments in western Colorado, the state's backcountry huts, and television shows set in Colorado.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about what spot we think should become Colorado's next national park, a dangerous rescue that took place at 12,000 feet, an enchanting art exhibit at a Denver cathedral, a push to rename a popular state park, the cause of death in the Chaffee County mountain tragedy that left two dead, recent flooding, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about two hikers who recently died in Chaffee County, incoming snow and ski areas opening up, a surprising documentary about a viral moment in Colorado Springs, the best IPA in the state, a 'bar' that's all about butter, and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about equity in outdoor recreation reservation systems, how Limon is pronounced, a historic October blizzard that left seven dead, Colorado's pizza capital?, flooding in the southwest, a man kicking a bear, and more.

In this interview episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer sits down with Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade to chat about the strengths and weaknesses of Colorado's second-most populated city, Mayor Yemi's journey from Nigeria to Indiana to Colorado, how local government is involved in bolstering the community's outdoor recreation scene, and more.

In this interview episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer sits down with Phil Wortmann, an accomplished climber out of Colorado and the author of recently published Harte Tower. Harte Tower tells the tale of an 18-year-old who is sent to Alaska to spend the summer in the mountains with his grandfather. What starts as a high elevation reunion quickly turns deadly when disaster strikes in the remote Brooks Range. During this interview, Spencer and Phil chat about Phil's many adventures, his writing process, and more. Phil has also published a climbing guide for Pikes Peak and is the writer behind the Alpine Ethos blog, which digs into important climbing topics and the history of climbing in the Pikes Peak region and beyond. Find Harte Tower on Amazon or on Wortmann's website: https://www.philwortmann.com/ Phil can also be found on Instagram at @the_alpine_ethos

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about our favorite 'towns that go year-round,' a local restaurant that will be featured on Food Network, a spooky mountain town story that inspired a popular event, a costly mistake that winter drivers can make, one of the state's most mispronounced town names (and it's not Buena Vista), and more.

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about new trails around the state, a salmon giveaway, Red Rocks' 2027 concert schedule (so far), Oprah's Colorado hike, snowmaking at Colorado's resorts, and more.

In this special episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth interview Donovan Rice, the man who just hiked a massive 2,021-mile self-designed loop around Colorado over the course of 141 days. Spencer chats with Donovan first about what the hike was like, followed by Seth talking with Donovan about his motivations for thru-hiking and how he got into the sport. You won't want to miss this one. Find videos from Donovan's journeys on Instagram at @greatcoloradoroute and @theicemanhiketh. Learn more about all of the segments along the route, see a map, and more at https://greatcoloradoroute.com