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The OutThere Colorado Podcast

The OutThere Colorado Podcast

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S3 Ep 28Casa Bonita review; 14er base camps; Best burgers in CO?; What's the deal with cairns; & More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Spencer's recent trip to the world-famous Casa Bonita restaurant, great towns for 14er climbers to visit, the controversy over stacked rocks on trails, the state's 'best burgers,' and more.

Apr 28, 202548 min

S3 Ep 27Colorado inventions you should know about; Easy-to-access ghost towns; Iconic creek returns; Summer base camp spots; & More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Colorado inventions, easy-to-drive-to ghost towns, the perfect 'adventure basecamp' towns, the return of an iconic creek, and more.

Apr 21, 202544 min

S3 Ep 26Death on Manitou Incline; Woman killed 140 rattlesnakes; 'Otherworldly' Colorado spots; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a recent death on the Manitou Incline and the dangers this trail brings, a Wild West legend who reportedly killed 140 rattlesnakes in two hours, a new 'astronomy' resort, an interesting approach to land management, otherworldly Colorado spots, and more.

Apr 16, 202546 min

S3 Ep 25Buried treasure; Colorado's moose problem; Denver's 'beer spa' experience; A new water destination; & more

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about buried treasure, Colorado's moose problem, Denver's 'beer spa,' a new northern Colorado water destination, & more.

Apr 7, 202540 min

S3 Ep 25CO wolf killed in Wyoming; Colorado spot that 're-wrote human history'; 'Lost Canyon' developments; & More

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a booming new part of the Colorado Springs landscape, a wolf from Colorado that was killed in Wyoming, ski pass fraud prompting law enforcement to hit the slopes, a Colorado destination that 're-wrote human history,' developments related to a stunning chunk of Front Range terrain, and more. Seth also shares his experience of checking out the Las Vegas sphere for the first time!

Mar 24, 202543 min

S3 Ep 24INTERVIEW: Founder of Trash Panda Disc Golf chats entrepreneurship, sustainability, & more

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer links up with Jesse Stedman, founder of Trash Panda Disc Golf. Jesse started the grind to bring sustainable discs to market in early 2020, having since sold thousands of discs out of Colorado. During the podcast, Jesse talks about the process of bringing his dream to fruition – and why disc golf is an outdoor sport that everyone should try. Find more information about Trash Panda Disc Golf at: https://trashpandadiscgolf.com/ or check out Jesse's YouTube channel for a behind-the-scenes look at his journey in entreprenuership: https://www.youtube.com/c/TrashPandaDiscGolf

Mar 21, 202539 min

S3 Ep 23Ski gangs of Aspen; How the Great Sand Dunes formed; Big changes planned for resort; Controversial trails; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the ski gangs of Aspen, how the Great Sand Dunes formed, 'bucket list' worthy plans for a major resort, controversary around a massive trail project, improvemnts at a popular hot spring, & more.

Mar 19, 202547 min

S3 Ep 22Gator wrestling in the San Luis Valley; Seth's bracket of best outdoor spots; A wild thrill ride; A few food recommendations; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the state's best outdoor destinations (Seth made a bracket), a wild thrill ride on the Front Range, Spencer's gator wrestling experience in the San Luis Valley, and more.

Mar 12, 202546 min

S3 Ep 21A skiing mailman; Best weekend getaways; Wolves on the move; 2 can't-miss spring events; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the man behind a quirky Crested Butte happening, our favorite spring skiing spots, the best towns for weekend getaways, a couple upcoming events, & more.

Mar 3, 202540 min

S3 Ep 20Active volcano in Colorado; Campsites with a view; Roadside attractions; Post-adventure meals; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about an active volcano in Colorado, the perfect post-adventure meals, campsites with a great view, top roadside attractions, & more.

Feb 26, 202536 min

S3 Ep 19An ancient gas station; Two scary close calls; Horse polo in Colorado?; State park visitation; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a building made out of ancient material, two avalanches that could have turned deadly, a chance to check out horse polo in Colorado, state park visitation numbers, & more.

Feb 19, 202543 min

S3 Ep 19Signs you're a 'true Coloradan'; Big upgrades on a tiny ski hill; Where are the guardrails at?; Wild West towns; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the 'tell-tale signs' you're a 'true Coloradan,' big upgrades to a local ski hill in southwest Colorado, why there aren't a ton of guardrails on Colorado's infamous mountain roads, towns that exemplify the 'Wild West,' and more. Hosts: Spencer McKee & Seth Boster Producer: Tim Page

Feb 10, 202547 min

S3 Ep 18Caving adventure; Endangered places; A massive bird and a tiny one that's camouflaged; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a cool oppurtunity to give caving a try, the latest release of Colorado's endangered places, a 'can't-miss' natural spectacle, and the uncertain fate of a local species.

Feb 5, 202535 min

S3 Ep 18Annoying skiers; Frozen waterfall; Must-eat mountain meals; John Fielder; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about annoying things people do on the ski slopes, a photography exhibit you won't want to miss, new 'dark sky' parks, can't-miss mountain town meals, and more.

Jan 29, 202556 min

S3 Ep 17Stunning gorge of icy waterfalls; 2 controversial topics; More wolves in CO; Frigid temps; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee and Seth Boster chat about Spencer's recent raccoon problem, a stunning gorge filled with frozen waterfalls, a snow sculpture competition, more wolves being added to Colorado, recreational shooting on National Forest land, the E-bike debate, & more. Produced by Tim Page

Jan 22, 202546 min

S3 Ep 17CO's abandoned whiskey town; Avalanche fatality and another close call; Subzero temperatures incoming; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about an abandoned town that was all about whiskey, Colorado's first avalanche fatality of the season and another close call, an alleged altercation involving a ski coach and another resort visitor, avalanche mitigation, frigid incoming temperatures, & more...

Jan 13, 202532 min

S3 Ep 16The 'Ice Palace' you haven't heard of yet; 'Off-the-slopes' ski towns; Breweries worth visiting; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about an epic 'Ice Palace' that was built over 100 years ago, our favorite 'off-the-slopes' ski towns, breweries worth visiting, a few new FKT (Fastest Known Time) records seth in Colorado last year, the state's snowiest resort (this season), and more!

Jan 6, 202545 min

S3 Ep 16Ski lift evacuation; Most 'extreme' ski spots; Hiker in Crocs, Fireworks on 14er, & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a recent rescue involving a hiker in Crocs, extreme skiing spots, fireworks set to get shot off a 14,115-foot peak, an epic new gravel bike race, a ski lift evacuation, and more.

Dec 23, 202459 min

S3 Ep 15Abandoned ski areas; Man falls from lift; Massive campground still closed; Seth sings a song; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about abandoned ski areas, a real estate market that's expected to blast off in 2025, an underground hidden gem, a snowboarder's fall from a ski lift, a new dark sky spot, and more! Oh, and Seth sings a song!

Dec 16, 202448 min

S3 Ep 14A 'new' ski area?; Cloning a vicious predator; Coyote attacks child; Private 14er; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the 'new life' of a ski area, a predator that's being cloned, a brutal coyote attack, hiking reservations on a private 14er, our 2025 bucket lists, and more.

Dec 9, 202440 min

S3 Ep 13Death of a Colorado legend; New 'million dollar' housing markets; Big snow incoming; Changes possible at popular spot; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about outdoorsy spots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, big snow that's set to hit the state, the death of a Colorado legend, a housing report that predicts new 'million dollar' cities in Colorado, changes that might be coming to a popular Colorado spot, & more.

Nov 25, 202434 min

S3 Ep 12Hunter S. Thompson's wild times in Colorado; New in ski country; Big change for tiny mountain town; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Hunter S. Thompson, ski country updates for the 2024-2025 winter season, a big change coming for a tiny Colorado mountain town, a new trail on Pikes Peak, and more.

Nov 18, 202440 min

S3 Ep 11Odd rescue scenario; Pronghorns getting killed; Mountain lion killed near school; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer chats about an odd rescue situation on a 14,505-foot peak, an even odder case of alleged insurance fraud, pronghorns getting killed on the Eastern Plains, the death of a mountain lion near an elementary school, and an update related to recreation marijuana sales in Colorado Springs.

Nov 14, 202421 min

S3 Ep 10Colorado voting results; Major movie filmed in CO; Wolf makes big move; New rule for drivers; Big snow; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer chats about how Colorado voted during the recent election period (including on the mountain lion ban and weed sales in Colorado Springs), a major motion picture that was filmed in Colorado, wolf movement, a notable snowstorm, a new rule for drivers, the potential for another Buc-ee's, and more.

Nov 7, 202425 min

S3 Ep 9Swamp dweller discovered; E-bike debate; Dinosaur tracks; Winter survival gear; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about all sorts of Colorado-related topics, from the late start to ski season to a swamp dwelling species to the e-bike debate, and more. Plus, this episode includes tips on winter survival gear and coverage of a few top headlines, including a missing teen who was last seen at a national park and a string of break-ins at luxury homes. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Shoot us an email at [email protected].

Nov 1, 202446 min

S3 Ep 8Colorado cannibal innocent?; Epic new venue; $5,000 fine for off-trail travel?; Everest rescue; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee and Seth Boster chat about Alferd Packer's potential innocence, Spencer's trip to an awesome new music venue, a pro athlete facing a potential fine for cutting a switchback, how an Everest mishap landed a young mountaineer in Colorado, the upcoming ski season, Colorado-based horror movies, and more. Question? Comments? Concerns? Shoot us an email at [email protected].

Oct 24, 20241h 11m

S3 Ep 7How the 10th Mountain Division forever changed combat and outdoor recreation

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer McKee chats with Christian Beckwith, veteran alpinist and climbing historian, about the US Army's iconic 10th Mountain Division. Topics discussed range from how the 10th's need for mountain combat gear influenced a lot of the outdoor recreation gear still used today to how a seemingly impossible 10th Mountain Division mission in treacherous terrain changed the course of World War II. Christian Beckwith is the host of the Ninety-Pound Rucksack podcast, which provides a deeper dive into the topic of the 10th Mountain Division. Listen to Christian's podcast through all major podcast providers.

Oct 22, 202454 min

S3 Ep 6Mining tour tragedy; 60 inches of snow?!; Head found in freezer ID'd; Family ski spots; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer chats about a recent trip to Montana, a fatality that occurred on a Colorado gold mine tour, a big snowstorm that's expected in upcoming days, a disturbing case unfolding on the Western Slope, and more. Note: Due to the graphic nature of two news stories covered in this episode, listener discretion is advised. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Ideas? Shoot us an email at [email protected].

Oct 17, 202425 min

S3 Ep 5Breckenridge name change; Mountain lion killed with shovel; Manipulating Colorado's weather; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Sam discuss Breckenridge's brief name change, cloud seeding, the proposed mountain lion hunting ban (and a lion recently killed with a shovel), and Colorado's 'most dangerous' cities. Questions, comments, ideas, concerns? Shoot us an email at [email protected].

Oct 9, 20241h 4m

S3 Ep 4Is Buc-ee's worth the hype?; Bear killed on livestream; Wolves surround teens; Two Colorado cannibals; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Sam discuss a wide range of topics starting with a trip to Fort Collins and the much-hyped Buc-ee's gas station before moving on to a lesser-known Colorado cannibal, a famous bear getting killed on livestream, a scary wolf situation, and more. Due to the graphic nature of the bear killing and the cannibal chat, listener discretion is advised. Questions, comments, ideas, concerns? Shoot us an email at [email protected].

Oct 2, 202457 min

S3 Ep 3Death of a climber; Dog-snatching coyote; Bear shot in city; Life saved on river; & more...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Sam chat about recent snow, a death that occurred on a Colorado 14er, a rock star who got his dog snatched by a coyote, bear activity and hibernation, & more. If you've got questions, comments, or ideas, contact us at [email protected].

Sep 27, 202446 min

S3 Ep 2Disappearance of hiker; Nukes in CO; Controversial wild horse round-up; Hero kid; & More...

In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Sam chat about a missing hiker case, the presence of nuclear weapons in Colorado, a controversial wild horse round-up, a heroic 12-year-old, and more. Enjoy! Feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected] with questions, feedback, comments, and more.

Sep 20, 202439 min

S3 Ep 1Wildfire arson case; Crime sprees at national parks; Wolves, wolves, wolves; & more...

Welcome to the revamped OutThere Colorado Podcast. This one is all about a recent wildfire arson case, two scary crime sprees that took place in national parks, a drop in fourteener use (plus most crowded and least crowded peaks), and updates on Colorado wolves. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Ideas? Contact us at [email protected] Hosts: Spencer McKee & Sam Schoenecker

Sep 13, 202431 min

S2 Ep 7What nuclear war might mean for Colorado

This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast takes a dive into what it means for Colorado to be part of the country's 'nuclear sponge.' It also covers the extinct Colorado cheetah and how this species' lasting impact can still be seen today. Written by: Spencer McKee Produced by: Sam Schoenecker

Sep 29, 202213 min

S2 Ep 6The largest living organism is more fragile than you thought

This episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast dives into two different stories about the state's largest living organism – the aspen. First, we look at Colorado's claim of being home to the largest living aspen grove, thus largest living organism, on the planet. Next, we look at how these stunning trees are so fragile. Hosted by Spencer McKee Written by Seth Boster Produced by Sam Schoenecker

Sep 22, 202214 min

SPECIAL: An Interview with Gandhi

Sep 15, 202243 min

Climbing Colorado's most dangerous 14er

Sep 13, 202223 min

Screaming forest, shrinking mountains, jetpacks, & gene therapy

Sep 8, 202220 min