The OutThere Colorado Podcast

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Skyscraper climb without ropes; Fossils under parking lot; Skier visitation down; Snowpack update; & More Jan 26, 2026

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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Alex Honnold's wild free solo climb up Taipei 101, the snow situation in Colorado, a major upgrade at a locals' favorite resort, skier visitation being down, a fossil that was discovered, a fine-dining spot that checks the boxes (and comes with a great view), and more.

Colorado's 'other' sand dunes; New predator to be reintroduced; Snow outlook; 45-mile trail nears completion; & More Jan 19, 2026

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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about Colorado's next 'reintroduced' predator, the 'other' sand dunes (that allows vehicles on the sand), major updates at various recreation areas, a restaurant with a stunning view, the snow outlook, and more.

Hiking couple encountered cougars before attack; How snow 'farming' keeps terrain open; Telluride strike update; Extreme lack of snow; & More Jan 12, 2026

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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about additional details that have been released in the fatal mountain lion attack, the end of the Telluride strike, the extreme lack of snow – and a very labor-intensive tactic resorts are using to keep terrain open, the ski area that was once sold for $100, the Broncos' upcoming playoff game (and of course, Seth's Chicago Bears), and more.

Note: This is indeed an outdoor recreation-focused podcast, but hype around the NFL playoffs resulted in about nine minutes of football talk to start the show (whoops). If you want to skip past that, we won't be offended – the punchline is that Seth is cheering for the Bears and Spencer is hopeful the Broncos can keep it together for a big win this weekend.

Fatal mountain lion attack suspected; Chance to ski for free; Bison hunting; Telluride reopening; & More Jan 05, 2026

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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about the recent trail death suspected to be due to a mountain lion attack, a chance to ski for free, Telluride reopening, an update related to bison hunting, a hidden gem restaurant, and more.

Telluride closed indefinitely; Overlooked 'Wild West' towns to visit; Adventure bucket list for 2026; & More Dec 29, 2025

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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about our favorite adventure moments of the year, goals for 2026, the closure at Telluride Ski Resort, and often-overlooked mountain towns worth the visit.

New lift-serviced ski area; CO's deadliest animal killed 17 in 2025; Moose problem at RMNP; 'Dinosaur plant' in CO; & More Dec 22, 2025

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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a new lift-serviced ski resort coming to Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park's moose problem, the much-talked-about 'dinosaur plant,' another altercation on the slopes, trying an award-winning burger, Colorado's deadliest animal (that killed 17 people this year), and more.

'Negligent manslaughter' above 12K feet?; Secret lives of rattlesnakes; Right-of-way on the slopes; 3 caught in avalanche; & More Dec 08, 2025

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In this episode of the OutThere Colorado Podcast, Spencer and Seth chat about a 'negligent manslaughter' charge related to an alpine hike, the 'secret lives of rattlesnakes,' how 'right-of-way' works on the slopes, the state's largest wilderness area, and more.

RMNP getting more expensive (for some); $80 million trail project; WROD; Colorado gift guide; and more Dec 01, 2025

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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.

Colorado's beaver situation; Hiker death highlights overlooked hazard; Should more trails be 'one-way'?; What we're thankful for this year; & More Nov 24, 2025

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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.

Fact or Fiction: Did this 'notorious' hunter really kill 1,000s of animals across the American West? Nov 21, 2025

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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.

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