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Peak Northwest

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About this Podcast:

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

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38%

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Selective

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Questions about Peak Northwest

What is Peak Northwest about?

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

Who hosts Peak Northwest?

Peak Northwest is hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive. The show has published 361 episodes to date.

What has Peak Northwest covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The brutal beauty of running a half marathon through Oregon’s waterfalls and muddy forest trails" (29 October 2026, 37 minutes), "This breathtaking Washington wilderness offers much more than its famous Pacific Crest Trail stretch" (1 October 2026, 41 minutes), and "Planning an Ashland trip? Here's what to do beyond the Shakespeare Festival" (24 September 2026, 35 minutes).

How often does Peak Northwest publish?

Peak Northwest publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 361 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Peak Northwest?

Booking probability for Peak Northwest is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Peak Northwest requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Peak Northwest's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Peak Northwest?

The strongest fits for Peak Northwest are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Peak Northwest has a society audience.

About the host

The Oregonian/OregonLive hosts Peak Northwest, a society podcast with 361 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Peak Northwest

    The brutal beauty of running a half marathon through Oregon’s waterfalls and muddy forest trails

    Oct 29, 202637 min

    The Silver Falls Half Marathon takes runners through the forests, waterfalls and rugged trails of one of Oregon’s most scenic state parks. But racing on the trails brings challenges that go beyond the usual road race...

  • Peak Northwest

    This breathtaking Washington wilderness offers much more than its famous Pacific Crest Trail stretch

    Oct 1, 202641 min

    Goat Rocks Wilderness is best known as one of the most stunning stretches of the Pacific Crest Trail in the Pacific Northwest, but there’s much more to this rugged corner of the Washington Cascades than a single iconic...

  • Peak Northwest

    Planning an Ashland trip? Here's what to do beyond the Shakespeare Festival

    Sep 24, 202635 min

    Ashland is best known as home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, but there’s much more to the Southern Oregon town than Shakespeare. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we’re heading south for a few...

  • Peak Northwest

    The fragrant, highly prized mushroom hiding in Oregon’s forests right now — and how to find it

    Sep 17, 202628 min

    Fall is one of the best times to head into Oregon’s forests, and for mushroom hunters, it also marks the start of matsutake season. These fragrant, highly prized mushrooms can be found in forests across the state, but...

  • Peak Northwest

    Why we absolutely cannot wait for fall in the Pacific Northwest

    Sep 10, 202632 min

    You don’t need to wait for the leaves to change to start getting excited about fall in Oregon. But with cooler weather, cozy weekends and some of the best events of the year just around the corner, we’re more than ready...

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  • Peak Northwest

    How do these 3 filmed-in-Oregon classic movies hold up?

    Sep 3, 202644 min

    You don’t need to hike the Oregon Film Trail to know that there are a lot of great movies made in Oregon. But how do some of the classics hold up? On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we take a fresh...

  • Peak Northwest

    Summer’s almost over. Here are the best places to get in one last picnic by the water

    Aug 27, 202638 min

    The temperatures are falling and clouds are on the horizon — summer is nearly at a close. If you’re still itching for a last-minute summer excursion, you would do well to get yourself out to a body of water, ideally for...

  • Peak Northwest

    How a Girl Scout camp on the Oregon coast connected 3 generations of women

    Aug 20, 202635 min

    Summer camp can be a special experience for anyone, but there’s something extra special about Camp Cleawox. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we talk to Lizzy Acker, features reporter for The...

  • Peak Northwest

    The secrets to making a delicious, stress-free camp cookout meal

    Aug 13, 202633 min

    Anyone who has struggled with a camp-cooked meal knows the stress of making meals in the great outdoors. Rashad Frazier is here to tell you that it doesn’t need to be so hard. On this week’s episode of the Peak...

  • Peak Northwest

    Oregon river floating guide: Where to tube near Portland

    Aug 6, 202637 min

    When the Pacific Northwest heats up, there’s no better way to cool off than drifting down a river on an inner tube, kayak or raft. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, hosts Jamie Hale and Chiara...

  • Peak Northwest

    This 80-mile stretch of river has some of the most beautiful beaches in the Northwest

    Jul 30, 202643 min

    Many locals already know one of the open secrets in the Pacific Northwest: some of the best beach spots are found not on the coast, but along the rivers. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we look at...

  • Peak Northwest

    Banff and beyond: Why Canada’s mountains are a perfect place for the trip of a lifetime

    Jul 23, 202635 min

    When a group of childhood friends looked for a destination to take a trip of a lifetime, they landed on one of the most awesome regions of the Pacific Northwest. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast...

  • Peak Northwest

    This deep-cuts bucket list will take you to Oregon's hidden natural treasures

    Jul 16, 202635 min

    People often assume that outdoors and travel reporter Jamie Hale has been everywhere in Oregon, but even he has a bucket list of places he hasn’t seen. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, Hale opens up...

  • Peak Northwest

    These dark, mysterious lava tubes are a perfect Pacific Northwest adventure

    Jul 9, 202632 min

    If you’ve ever wondered what lies beneath your feet as you hike around our local volcanoes, this is the place for you. This week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast explores the dark, mysterious lava tubes of Ape...

  • Peak Northwest

    Reddit asked our Oregon travel reporter anything. Here’s what he said

    Jul 2, 202639 min

    What do you want to know about traveling through Oregon? Reddit users had the chance to ask their burning questions of Jamie Hale, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s outdoors and travel reporter who recently did an AMA (that’s...

  • Peak Northwest

    Sisters is calling: Everything to do, see and eat in the central Oregon destination

    Jun 25, 202644 min

    One of central Oregon’s best tourist destinations has it all: good food, great views and easy access to outdoor recreation. And no, we’re not talking about Bend. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we...

  • Peak Northwest

    Author Jeff VanderMeer, a new Oregonian, on walking, writing and why he loves Portland

    Jun 18, 202648 min

    Author Jeff VanderMeer, best known for the creepy alien nature at the heart of his Southern Reach series, is suddenly engrossed in a different landscape completely: the neighborhoods of Portland. On this week’s episode...

  • Peak Northwest

    How to plan a perfect summer trip around this gem of the Oregon coast

    Jun 11, 202640 min

    If you’re looking for a perfect, low-key summer getaway, look no further than Florence — Oregon, that is. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we explore the central Oregon coast town, home to sweeping...

  • Peak Northwest

    What I learned on my very first camping trip in Oregon

    Jun 4, 202631 min

    While many Oregonians practically grow up at campgrounds, there are plenty of adults who have never enjoyed a night sleeping under the stars. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, co-host Chiara Profenna...

  • Peak Northwest

    Meet the sisters who launched a hiking group for BIPOC hikers

    May 28, 202630 min

    Outdoor recreation hasn’t always felt accessible or inviting to everyone. On this week’s episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, we explore AmigxPNW, a group dedicated to creating spaces for Black, brown and Indigenous...

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