Aug 25, 2021
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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