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Peak Northwest episodes

August 20, 2020 Washington's volcanoes: What to do at Mount Adams, Rainier, St. Helens
Mount Hood towers over Portland, but these other volcanic peaks aren't all that far, and they have a lot to offer.
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37 min
August 13, 2020 Backpacking Mount Hood's Timberline Trail
The Timberline Trail is one of Oregon’s most iconic footpaths. It circumnavigates Mount Hood over roughly 40 miles, traveling through forests, across rivers and through gorgeous meadows — providing backpackers with spectacular views at every turn. This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we connected with Portland hiker Kyla Skerry, who recently solo-hiked the trail.

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27 min
August 06, 2020 Find a lake to beat the heat
Hot summer weather has a way of convincing you to ditch your worldly obligations with a single destination in mind: one of Oregon’s stunning lakes.

Our previous episode on Oregon hot springs, referenced in this episode: https://play.acast.com/s/peaknorthwest/oregonhotsprings

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39 min
July 30, 2020 Backpacking 101
While the rewards of backpacking abound, it can be difficult to get started — and plan your first trips. This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we cover some backpacking basics and provide recommendations for hikers seeking a night or two in the backcountry.

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42 min
July 23, 2020 How to take better pictures in nature
The Pacific Northwest is home to plenty of awesome scenes of natural beauty, but capturing that moment in an awesome photo requires a little more effort. Here are some tips, tricks and tools of the trade to help you take better pictures outside. You don't need anything more than your phone.

Check out Jim’s great photo from a recent climb up Three Fingered Jack.

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40 min
July 16, 2020 Camping 101
This episode of the Peak Northwest podcast is all about planning and packing for your next overnight outdoor excursion. We've got tips for beginners and experienced campers alike.

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32 min
July 09, 2020 Get back in hiking shape after a spring inside
After months of sticking close to home, hikers in the Pacific Northwest are finally getting back out on the trail. But for those of us who have become a little out shape during the pandemic, as well as those who may be getting into hiking shape for the first time, those first couple hikes can be a struggle. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we’ve offered up 10 tips for feeling better on the trail, from what you eat to how you breathe.

Check our updated list of what outdoor spaces have reopened and what’s still closed before going out.

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36 min
July 02, 2020 Where to escape the crowds at popular outdoor areas in Oregon
It can be hard to escape crowds in a normal year, let alone a time when more people than ever are sticking close to home and in search of an escape into nature. One way to beat the crowds is to skip the popular areas and head to some lesser-known hiking trails and other natural areas. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we offer up a dozen lesser-known spots at three of Oregon’s most popular recreation areas: the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood and the Oregon coast.
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44 min
June 25, 2020 How to spice up your camp cooking
It’s high time to dial in your camp cooking setup. We aren’t exactly experts in this department. So we enlisted the help of Samantha Bakall, a freelance food, diversity and travel writer who’s long honed the art of whipping up a delicious camp meal.

Subscribe to Six Feed, a newsletter that Samantha co-authors about local dining during the pandemic, at sixfeed.substack.com.

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30 min
June 18, 2020 Headed back outside? Our recommendations for where to go
Summer is only days away, and many outdoor spaces have reopened amid the coronavirus crisis.But the question remains: Where should I go? This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we offer some recommendations for people looking to get their nature fix.

Take a look at Oregon's wilderness areas.

Check our regularly updated list of what outdoor spaces have reopened and what areas are still closed.

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27 min