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The rise of the rookie hiker: Peak Northwest podcast
Updated Jan 07, 2021;
Crowded trailheads. Packed campgrounds. Busy beaches, rivers and lakes.
Oregon outdoor recreation areas saw a huge flood of visitors in 2020, many of whom were new to outdoor recreation. And while most people have been respectful and responsible in nature, the sheer size of the crowds has inevitably led to a rise in trash, trespassing, and search and rescue missions.
This week on the Peak Northwest podcast, we discuss the rise of rookie hikers and how the COVID-19 pandemic pushed a new wave of people outside, for better or worse.