Explore the PNW
Explore the PNW
Joel and Debi
Follow along while we explore the amazing trails, food and interesting locations in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. We get out and hike, snowshoe, kayak, mountain bike and shoot photos every week. Your hosts Joel & Debi will share their adventures, through lively banter and make you feel you are in nature with them. With 20 years as a Wilderness Guide in the PNW, Joel has tons of experience and knowledge for the hidden gems, will give gear reviews to help you get out comfortably and safety and also share his secrets for photographing your adventures. Debi is the "foodie" in this partnership and she will get your tastebuds watering with her recommendations, suggestions and reviews. Settle back and explore the PNW with us!
Season Wrap Up Episode
Another Summer and Fall have flown bye. We enjoyed a ton of great Mountain Bike Trips and Loads of Golf. We will put a bow on our favorites from the season in this episode. If you like this content please take the time to post a review. It helps.
Nov 2, 2023
36 min
Mountain Bike Trail Rating System
We went riding in Idaho and it started a conversation about how a trail gets a Green, Blue, Black Diamond classification. Who decides what color a trail should be? Is it a helpful system to let riders know what to expect on a specific trail...hint...We don't think so. Listen to learn more. BTW if you like this podcast follow, and leave a comment. It's helpful 
Sep 28, 2023
25 min
E-Bike's...Hype or Electric!!!
We just got a new Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy E-Bike. We discuss the E-Bike craze. Pro's and Cons and some safety thoughts on riding E-Bikes.
Sep 14, 2023
29 min
Pickleball Craze Sweeping the Nation...Hype or Worth it!!???
No Debi today. My Co-Host doesn't play Pickleball and is extremely busy with work. I decided to try a one person podcast today...thoughts? 
Aug 17, 2023
12 min
Join the Gravel Brigade!!!!
We went on our first gravel bike ride with the crew from Wheel Sport South and we dish about the experience this week. Hint: It was awesome!
Aug 4, 2023
16 min
Route of the Hiawatha
We finally made it to the Route of the Hiawatha. Take Exit 5 in Montana and follow the signs tot he tunnel. Be sure to get your tickets prior and be prepared to have a great time!!!!
Jul 20, 2023
23 min
Wildlife Abounds in the PNW
we discuss the multitude of wildlife we have encountered on our travels in the past year.
Jul 8, 2023
26 min
Golf...it really is addicting
Explore the PNW has been sucked into the vacuum that is golf in 2023. We didn't actually mean for it to happen but we are addicted. Listen to this podcast to find out more.  If you came here for hiking and biking trips...don't worry we are still doing that too.
Jun 8, 2023
15 min
New RTT (Roof Top Tent) Day!!!!
We discuss our recent purchase of a New RTT from IKamper!!!
May 18, 2023
19 min
Aloha From Hawaii
Welcome back to Explore the PNW. We survived winter in the PNW and were able to escape the cold and wet for a trip to Hawaii. In this episode we discuss that trip and all the wonderful locations we visited in Waikiki and the North Shore.
Apr 27, 2023
26 min
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