Ian McCluskey is a seventh-generation Oregonian and avid outdoor enthusiast (despite once having been hit by lightning).

He is passionate about telling stories from the wild and remote corners of the Pacific Northwest. He loves to highlight the work of interesting folks carrying on tradition and culture of our great Northwest, and helping better understand and appreciate the wildlife, history, and natural science of our region.

He’s profiled blacksmiths, teenage glider pilots, trail crews, horse loggers, dog sled mushers and wildlife biologists. Some of his adventures for “Oregon Field Guide” have included skiing around Crater Lake in winter, running the Wild and Scenic Rogue river in handmade wooden dories, and searching for sections of Oregon’s lost Skyline Trail.

His work has earned more than a dozen national awards, including several Emmys, and has toured internationally with film festivals like Banff.

When not exploring stories for “Oregon Field Guide,” you can find Ian restoring historic cabins on Mount Hood or climbing one of the snowy Cascade volcanoes.