Great content usually well delivered but the audio quality has fallen off a cliff and it is honestly unlistenable at this point

I've been listening to this podcast for several years and have consistently enjoyed it. There are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, and I'm always learning on the podcast something I didn't know about. The length of the podcast is just enough to get inspired about an activity without getting too deep in the details. I was inspired to take a trip on the Sourthern oregon coast by one of their episodes! Of course, you are going to need to do some research on your own, but there are many tools for that (alltrails, google maps, etc.). Jamie and Vickie are great, it's like listening to good friends talk about their latest adventures exploring Oregon.

You really should have done a little research. The evergreen huckleberry is a very hearty variety and are loaded with berries. Each branch will have 25-100 berries.

Have been listening for a year and have gathered so much info for planning our visit to Crater Lake/Redwoods/Oregon Coast. Love the insights and tips, and your recent tide pools episode was awesome! Can’t wait to visit in just a few short weeks. Keep up the great work!

I am a 77 year old northwest native who has relished outdoor adventures in this part of the world for most of my life. I’ve been a subscriber to this podcast, perhaps to have a few more vicarious adventures in this special part of the world. But as with so many of these episodes, the one I just listened to about climbing the South Sister omits simple and relevant details of the experience. Like: What was the location of the trailhead and name of the trail? What was the name of the lovely lake 2 miles in where you took the break? Adding these few words isn’t going to take any more time. Sure, for me, maybe it doesn’t matter, I’m not gonna do this hike. But I’d still like to know. And for someone who might want to go out and try it, these things are important. Also, your attention to these details shows that you respect the area—and the outdoors.

So much fab info

Just discovered this podcast. Want to discover where to go and what to do around Portland that you may not have thought or heard of? This is for you!

The episode on Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams… just why? Except for technical ascents, there was no info. for hikers/visitors, and your comments clearly indicated that you had either never been there or had very little experience. Being somewhere once (or not at all) is not a reason to create an episode. How about interviewing an employee or hiker (or similar) that knows the area? Other episodes were a bit better, but also vague. “Tons of trails” is not helpful. You both clearly enjoy the outdoors, and we all have different ways to enjoy being outside, but really… if you are going to talk about a place, how about some info instead of vagueness?

Loved this episode. There is a similar thing going on up on Silver Star. A large metal cross was erected last spring. It was set in a concrete base. Ultimately got removed by unknown folks. I just saw on FB that it is back, and the regulars are not happy.

I listen to this podcast to learn about great outdoor adventures in Oregon and tips and ideas on how to backpack safely. Enjoy the hosts sense of humor and also the 10 seconds of zen at the end.

Can’t believe you are hosting a podcast focusing on the Pacific Northwest and you have so little information on Mt. Rainier hiking options. Most hikers are interested in moderate to difficult hiking trails in our great National Parks. Give us better information instead of “a story-telling” session. Try being better prepared instead of “googling” while on the air. More specifics please.

A truly great podcast. Very informative on anything outdoors in the NW (mostly Oregon). The hosts are engaging while still remaining calm and friendly. Great to listen to before bed or while relaxing.

Overall, I enjoy the topics covered in this pod and have learned some interesting things. From a trip planning perspective, I would love more detailed info - for example, when they discussed the Alvord desert: how many days do you need there? What do you actually do there (specific hikes/when to soak/do you just sit around and stare at desert)? Any thing they wish they had done differently? Where else can you go in the vicinity if you have a whole week, for example? I wonder if they could self impose more structure like categories for each topic where they could rate/discuss different aspects of a place (like scenery, solitude, range of activities, access, the drive, places to stopover on the way...etc). Obv this would not work for all episodes but maybe when they “review” a destination they could include this kind of detail that would be useful in planning your own trip.

I have enjoyed the Peak Northwest video series for a while but never knew about the podcast. Now I’m all in on the podcast and loving the rainy day hike ideas. Great podcast! Keep it up. If I could make a request it would be a spring fishing and salmon episode.

Jamie and Jim have a lot of good info and are interesting to listen to. Keep up the great work.