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Peak Northwest

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 351

Hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara Profenna take you to some of the greatest destinations in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

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What it’s like to take the train from Portland to Vancouver, B.C.

Thursday, February 20, 2025 • Duration 31:33

Plenty of people take the Amtrak train from Portland to Seattle, but how many keep riding all the way to Canada? On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, our colleague Veronica Nocera recounts her recent train ride between Portland and Vancouver, B.C. (a route that resumed service in 2023), as well as her weekend north of the border. Nocera, who has taken both a train and a plane between the two cities, offered some insights into the big differences between the two modes of transportation, and whether she’d recommend one over the other for Northwest travelers. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What is the train ride experience like? What to do when you arrive in Vancouver late at night. How to get around the city without a car. A plane vs. train ride is a difference in vibes. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Guide to Oregon’s Dark Sky Country

Thursday, February 13, 2025 • Duration 30:05

Oregon is in the middle of a dark sky renaissance. With new Dark Sky Parks, a pair of Dark Sky Communities and one massive Dark Sky Sanctuary, it seems like half of eastern Oregon has suddenly become dark sky country. But what does it mean? On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we dig into Oregon’s new push for astrotourism, and break down these new designations, all of which come from DarkSky International, an organization dedicated to the protection of the night sky. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What’s the deal with all this “dark sky” stuff anyway? Where are Oregon’s three Dark Sky Parks? The Oregon Outback Dark Sky Sanctuary is massive. Why two towns raced each other to become the state’s first Dark Sky Community Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Portland fire captain is a global adventurer and an inspiration

Thursday, December 12, 2024 • Duration 35:50

For some people, one huge adventure is enough to hang your hat on. For Erica Nelson, it’s only the beginning. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we hear from the Portland fire captain who balances her time with an incredible array of global adventures, from ice climbing to bikepacking and international motorcycle excursions. For Nelson, the adventuring hasn’t been an escape, exactly, but a practice that helps inform her work as a firefighter, offering confidence to help fight against the doubts that have popped up throughout her career. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Firefighting hasn’t been an easy career for Nelson, who has faced physical and emotional challenges. As a female fire captain in Portland, Nelson is in rare company. Nelson’s list of personal adventures is full of incredible accomplishments. What is she doing after retirement? Adventuring, of course. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Overlooked attractions of the north Oregon coast

Thursday, March 23, 2023 • Duration 24:24

Traveling to the coast this spring, but tired of the same attractions? We have you covered. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we’re headed back to the north Oregon coast to explore some overlooked attractions, just in time for spring break. There’s nothing wrong with Cannon Beach and the Tillamook Creamery, but have you seen the spectacular beauty of Niagara Falls? Stood beneath the Rockaway Big Tree? Spied upon elk at Jewell Meadows? If you’re itching to try something new, you’ve come to the right place. There’s a lot more to see on the north coast than rocks shaped like haystacks. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Oregon’s Coast Range is full of spectacular waterfalls. Where to find the coast’s biggest trees (and stumps) The Fort to Sea Trail is one of the best day hikes on the Oregon coast. Spring break may be your last best chance to see elk at Jewell Meadows. One state park offers three different environments to explore. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Breaking down barriers for skiers with disabilities

Thursday, March 16, 2023 • Duration 21:22

For some skiers, it’s not as easy as heading up to the mountain, strapping on a pair of skis and hitting the slopes. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we speak with Carl Burnett, an adaptive ski racer who has been working with Oregon Adaptive Sports, a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking down the barriers faced by athletes with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. In winter, the organization heads to three Oregon ski areas to give people access to specialized equipment and training that might be otherwise be difficult to access. In summer, they do the same thing on cycling, hiking and mountain bike trails in central Oregon. According to Burnett, the mission is not just about helping skiers with disabilities, but showing the rest of the community what’s possible. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What are the different barriers faced by skiers with disabilities? Gaining access to the outdoors can be a profound experience for those who might find it difficult to get there. How do you teach somebody who’s new to a sit ski? Opening up the mountain to skiers of all abilities can be inspirational for the whole community. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Snowshoeing on Mt. Baker and exploring Bellingham

Thursday, March 9, 2023 • Duration 26:47

Snowshoeing is one of the best ways to get out and active during the winter, especially for those who don’t ski or snowboard regularly. For co-host Vickie Connor, the activity seemed like the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in the winter, especially as someone who is wary of knee injuries, after an ACL tear years ago. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, Vickie chats with co-host Jamie Hale about her first snowshoeing experience on Mt. Baker, as well as the rest of her roadtrip there. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Vickie talks about snowshoe rentals and logistics. Bellingham is a great roadtrip stopping point if you’re driving from Portland or Seattle. Upper Lodge to Artist Point trail near Mt. Baker Ski Area is a great introductory, yet heart-pumping trail for first-timers. Where to eat and stay around Mt. Baker. Subscribe to Peak Northwest anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Vickie Connor and Jamie Hale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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My Epic Adventure: Nordic skiing through the Methow Valley Trail system

Thursday, March 2, 2023 • Duration 26:46

On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest podcast, we catch up with former host, Jim Ryan. Jim takes us through his nordic ski trip on the Methow Valley trail system, near Winthrop, Washington, for the latest installment of My Epic Adventure, a sub-series of the podcast. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: You can spend the night on trail in reservable huts. How to get a trail pass for your trip. Subscribe to Peak Northwest anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Vickie Connor and Jamie Hale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Go for a sled dog ride at Mt. Bachelor in Bend

Thursday, February 23, 2023 • Duration 24:49

What’s better than spending a snow day with a pack of happy pups? Visitors to central Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor can have that experience by booking a sled dog ride with Oregon Trail of Dreams, an organization run by professional mushers in Bend. Currently run by Rachael Scdoris, the first legally blind person to finish the Iditarod, the one-hour rides offer a brief introduction into the fascinating world of dog sledding. Hop in a sled and you can enjoy some time with a few of her nearly 100 Alaskan huskies, who clearly love what they do. Whether you’ve always dreamed of this kind of adventure, or simply enjoy finding new ways to get outside in the winter, the dog sled rides are guaranteed fun in central Oregon. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What exactly happens on these dog sled rides? What kind of dogs pull the sleds? What happens when you get to drive the sled. Oregon Trail of Dreams owner Rachel Scdoris has a fascinating story. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to prepare for the annular solar eclipse

Thursday, February 16, 2023 • Duration 21:56

An annular solar eclipse is crossing Oregon this fall, and whether you’re an eclipse-head or a casual stargazer, you’ll probably want to go check it out. The eclipse isn’t happening until Oct. 14, but if you want to see it, you’d do well to start planning now. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we talk all about how to prepare for the big cosmic event. Because while the annual solar eclipse won’t be quite as awesome as the total solar eclipse from 2017, it will still be a spectacular sight to behold, creating a “ring of fire” in the sky above Oregon. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: What is an annular solar eclipse? When and where is the eclipse happening? Are there any particularly good places in Oregon to see it? When will the next eclipse come to Oregon? Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How to find healing in nature

Thursday, February 9, 2023 • Duration 29:06

This episode first aired on January 14, 2021. We all know that nature can be healing, but sometimes it’s not just as easy as going outside. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we spoke with Zoë Presley, a Portland-based psychotherapist and forest therapy guide, to help us understand how best to find healing in the great outdoors. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, political unrest and economic stress, there are a lot of good reasons to seek refuge in nature right now. And while outdoor recreation can be great for physical health, going outside can also help heal trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental or emotional health issues. Accessing that kind of healing sometimes requires a completely different approach to spending time outside. Fortunately, there are plenty of places around the Pacific Northwest to practice. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Finding healing in nature requires coming in with the right intention, slowing down and being in the moment. You don’t need an extraordinary view to experience awe in nature. Forest therapy is a specific approach to finding healing in nature that’s helpful for many people. Healing through nature can be even more important during the coronavirus pandemic. “Forest bathing,” which doesn’t require going to a forest. Subscribe to Peak Northwest anywhere you listen to podcasts. -- Vickie Connor and Jamie Hale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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