
The OutThere Colorado Podcast
138 episodes — Page 1 of 3
Fall destinations and recommendations; Jail time for snowboarder?; Stunning hike 'above the clouds'; & More
Politician dies on 14er; Sewage leaks into river; Top roadside attractions; Historical maps of CO; & More
Invasive species that clones itself; Historic structure in trouble; Extended closure at stunning lake; & More
Four bear attacks in 5 days; Sandy beach at 10,000 feet; Fat Marmot week and the research behind it; Updates on the 'other' dunes; & More
Trivia time (hard edition); Amazing sandwich spot; Horse removal effort; Stunning mountain town venue; & More
The infamous 'Colorado Brown Stain'; Meteor shower incoming; Hiker falls 50 feet; Another wolf killed; Number of 14er hikers; & More
Creekside hot spring pools; Fall color outlook; More info on firefighter deaths; Record at 14,115 feet; and More
Hiker gets impaled; One-of-a-kind music venue; Hypothermic hiker in monsoon rains; Flooding; New fire sparks; & More
Deadly lightning strike on 14er; Uptick in bear reports; Best hikes in Colorado; Ski resort's improvement plans; & More
Surviving the Trail: An interview with author Dr. Rob Scanlon
Best summer concert venues; Mudslides shut down travel; New wolf pack forms; Tragic water rescue; & More
Bear spray ban?; Waterfall to visit; Bear wants Taco Bell; Scary flash flooding; Wildfire update; & More
New canyon to visit; Best mountain towns for summer; Hiker rescued from mountain pass; Brewery wins big; & More
Pilot dead in fight against wildfire; Beloved lodge destroyed; Historic alpine drive reopens; Ski area dreams big; & More
Fire destroys 275 homes; Death on Longs Peak; BASE jumper rescue comes with harsh words from sheriff; State's 'best drivers'; & More
Meet Dante Liberato, the man who ran 500 miles while on psychedelics
Fatal fall on 14er; Lightning hits golfer and starts fire; Two waterfalls to visit; Spencer's paragliding experience; & More
Three firefighters dead as multiple fires rage; Wolf crosses I-25; Prettiest alpine lakes; Vault toilet rescue; & More
Boulder crushes man; Arson in backcountry; 14er improvements incoming; Bear attack; & More
UFO over mountain?; Death on 14er; Mispronounced 'Colorado' words; A rugged drive we recommend; Private ski resort; & more
Scariest road; Tragic death of a MTBr; Roads blocked to non-residents?; Trail project in the San Juans; Bear encounters; & More
Camping death; June skiing at two spots; Popular spot to start charging; $1 million bike park; & More
Trail leads to dinosaur tracks; 'What surprised you as a transplant?'; The 'Wonders of Colorado'; Historic amphitheater you've never heard of; & More
INTERVIEW: What rafting season will look like in Colorado following record-setting snowpack lows
Death on Manitou Incline; Movie being filmed in CO; Trip to Glenwood Springs; Tensions in Telluride; & More
How the 10th Mountain Division forever changed combat and outdoor recreation
Serial killers claimed 32 in CO; Best scenic drives for summer; Colorado snubbed in 'best places' report; Popular event at risk; and More
Death on the Boulder Flatirons; Miller moth forecast; CO's best BBQ; Remembering the 10th Mtn. Division; & More
Rattlesnake bites hiker; New flower fest; Underrated BBQ spot?; Scenic road reopens; & More
Overlooked MTN towns for summer; Town without water; Hikers get the trail one day, bikers get it the next?; Annual wolf report; & More
Movies filmed in CO; 'Bermuda Triangle of the West'; Ghost towns hidden by flooding; Big snow hits; & More
3-plus feet of snow possible; Best 'dark sky' places to camp; Long list of summer festivals to look forward to; Docuseries worth checking out; & More
Family-friendly Colorado travel (that's fun for all ages); Major reclamation project; A few great Colorado whiskeys; School lunches; & More
When wildflowers appear (and where to see them); 5-year-old falls from lift; 'Lost canyon' worth checking out; & More
Major reservoir to be drained (and closed); Lyme disease in CO?; Expensive trail grows; Annual camping report; & More
Hunter missing near 14er; Pros and cons of 'pay-to-play'; TV series features Colorado; Top aprés-ski spots; & More
70-vehicle pile-up; 9 'red rock' destinations around Colorado; New wildfire; 3 waves of snow possible; & More
Clothing-optional hot spring; Haunted mansion for rent; Colorado & the Civil War; Pay-to-play pros and cons; & More

S3 Ep 89Best waterfalls; Top MTN biking towns; Colorado's 'most difficult' hike; and more
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the state's top mountain bike towns, the best waterfalls to track down, Colorado's many 'staircase' hikes and whether or not a certain route is the most difficult hike in the state, Manitou Springs, and more.

S3 Ep 88Iconic road to reopen; Lawsuit over lift ticket prices; States's next big attraction?; High-elevation mountain town to visit; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about an iconic road reopening (soon) after long-term closure, a class action lawsuit related to lift ticket pricing, a new major attraction that's coming to a mountain town many overlook, the expansion of a national conservation area, several food recommendations, & more.

S3 Ep 87Wild West saloons from the 1800s; Big snow closing in?; Must-try Mexican bakery; 14er land acquisition; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a recent Forest Service land acquistion on a Colorado 14er, big snow that MIGHT be on the way, ski resorts closing early, the state's oldest bars, 'inconvenient' mountain drives, a new wildfire near Colorado Springs (UPDATE: containment has increased, evacuations lifted – as of last report), a Colorado Springs comedy spot, and more.

S3 Ep 86Vanlife insights from entrepreneur who went from world of finance to life on the road
In this special episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer sits down with David Ramsay – founder and Chief Visionary Officer of DM Vans – to chat about how someone from the finance world in New York City ended up discovering life on the road and ultimately building a Colorado-based camper van company with his co-founder, Matt. From memorable moments to mishaps and from common vanlife pitfalls to tips that make the lifestyle more enjoyable, this conversation is a great listen for 'van-curious' folk and anyone else who might be interested in hearing more about what life on the road is like. This podcast episode is unscripted and uncut sponsored content, created in partnership with DM Vans. DM Vans crafts camper vans out of Rifle, Colorado with a focus on quality, utility, and adventure. Learn more about DM Vans here: https://dmvans.com/

S3 Ep 85'Loneliest' road trip; Stunning creek might not appear this year; RMNP slips in popularity; Pizza recommendations (Pt. 2); & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about America's 'loneliest road trip' and how it cuts through Colorado, how an annual natural phenomenon might not appear this year, national park visitation dipping at several Colorado spots, more pizza recommendations (back by popular demand), e-bike news related to some stunning Colorado trails, and more.

S3 Ep 84Avalanche death; Netflix's top movie is set in CO; Park once a landfill; Drought rises; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Tim Page – the show's audio and video producer – chat about a recent avalanche death that occurred in Colorado, a popular open space that was once a landfill, how Netflix's most popular movie is set in the Centennial State, winds hitting more than 100 miles per hour, the current drought and snowpack status, and more.

S3 Ep 83INTERVIEW: Steamboat author discusses fight to save one of the last wild rivers in the American West
In this special interview episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee chats with Eugene Buchanan, life-long Colorado resident, world traveler, and author in the outdoor recreation space for 30 years. At various points throughout his career, Eugene has held the role of editor-in-chief of Paddler magazine and has written for Denver Business Journal, with his articles also appearing in the New York Times, National Geographic, Men's Journal, and more. Eugene has also published six books related to his adventures on water in Siberia, Peru, and beyond, with his latest book, 'Yampa Yearnings: An ode to one of the last wild rivers in the West,' covering the important fight to save the Yampa River that runs through Steamboat Springs via his personal lens. Information about purchasing Yampa Yearnings can be found on Eugene's website: https://eugene-buchanan.squarespace.com/ The book can also be found on Amazon and other places where books are sold.

S3 Ep 82First avalanche death of season; Front Range passenger train; Update on Blue Lakes; Glass-floored gondola; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the Front Range Passenger Train, Colorado's first avalanche death of the season, how a popular spot will start limiting hikers, the state's first glass-floored gondola, a lengthy trail that's worth checking out, and more.

S3 Ep 81Epic vs. Ikon ('26-'27 edition); Resorts offering $50 tickets; Rescue on Manitou Incline; Hot spring expansion; Best pizza in COS; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about some big changes coming to Epic Pass and Ikon Pass next year (and a major discount for 'young adults'), a serious collision on the slopes involving an 8-year-old, two major resorts offering $50 lift tickets, a major expansion at a popular hot spring destination, a rescue on the Manitou Incline, a new dark sky community, the best pizza in Colorado Springs, and more.

S3 Ep 80State park stabbing hoax; State's most iconic ski runs; Massive animal migration underway; Climber's comeback story; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the most iconic ski runs in Colorado, an update on the state park stabbing hoax, how a dog food company once owned some of Colorado's most iconic ski areas (and played a major role in their development), a rock climber's comeback story after a horrific accident, a spectacular natural scene you must check out, and more.

S3 Ep 79102 things to do in Colorado; Manslaughter conviction in mountain death; State's wolverine reintroduction plan; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a hiker convicted of manslaughter, the state's wolverine reintroduction plan, Spencer's list of 102 things to do this year in Colorado and a few of his favorite inclusions, Colorado's snowpack, and more. Find the full list of 102 things to do in Colorado: CLICK HERE

S3 Ep 788 killed in avalanche; 36-vehicle pile-up closes I-25; RMNP's reservation system; 3 more presidential visits in Colorado; & More
In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about America's deadliest avalanche in decades (that took place this week), Rocky Mountain National Park's reservation system, a mass-casualty crash that occurred amid a Colorado dust storm, a ride share driver getting passengers stranded on a mountain pass, a few more presidential visits in Colorado, a great Italian spot, a trip to Mission Ballroom, and more.