Crosscut Escapes
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Introducing the Mossback podcast!
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a special preview of Mossback, a companion podcast to the popular Mossback’s Northwest video series that airs on KCTS 9. The Mossb...
The Meaning of a Mountain
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Rainier never set foot on this continent. Some tribal members suggest giving a more fitting name for Washington’s tallest peak. For the very f...
For the Love of Birds
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ted Alvarez thinks birding is boring. But with so much interest in it now, he decides to investigate. The Pacific Northwest is a haven for thousands o...
Flower Power
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Steven Clark is on an ongoing quest to find a rare daisy that helps us understand the intricacies of evolution. Professor Steven Clark spend...
The Science of Sasquatch
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To find the mythical beast, members of the Olympic Project first analyze the evidence. Bigfoot, Sasquatch or whatever your favorite nickname; this gia...
The Fungus Among Us
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wild mushroom foraging can be deadly. But in a region crammed with thousands of edible species, it’s fiercely beloved. With its plentiful moisture a...
To the Rescue!
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For outdoor adventurers, search and rescue teams provide a critical service, often for free — and it all started in Seattle. For outdoor adventurers...
Climate Change and the Future of Outdoor Adventuring
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we speak with the director of the UW Climate Impacts Group about the ways that outdoor recreation is changing and what can st...
Coming Soon! Crosscut Escapes, Season 2
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The adventure begins August 31, 2021. Host Ted Alvarez returns with six new episodes that will take you to the wildest places in the Pacific Northwest...
The Beige Blur
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The shrub-steppe ecosystem may seem boring, but it is essential to the survival of grouse, orcas and people. When people think about Washington’s b...
The River Rewild
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Few rivers define a region like the Columbia, where tribal scientists are making headway in bringing back its most important species: salmon. Since ti...
Do You Speak Orca?
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oceanographer Scott Veirs shows us how to listen for whales in Puget Sound, identify their signature sounds and maybe help save them. If Puget Sound ...
The Carnivore Next Door
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the pandemic, more people are spotting animals slinking around the neighborhood. It’s no secret that Washington state is home to many charism...
Quiet Riot
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In 2005, Gordon Hempton made a single spot within the Hoh Rain Forest famous for its serenity. But now it’s noisier than ever. For outdoor enthusias...
Volcano Songs
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mt. Rainier’s roiling innards make constant noise — and by listening, geologists can tell what kind of mood it's in. Looming on the horizon like a...
Crosscut Escapes Trailer
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coming January 5, 2021. Crosscut Escapes asks big questions about what makes the region tick — and visits the wildest, most unique places to find an...