Have you ever noticed how many brushings you can get out of an empty tube of toothpaste? It’s typically so many that we have redefined what “empty” really means. We actually have unilaterally developed techniques to get to the very bottom of things. So much so that we don’t even consider the notion of being “out” until we are “out”. In shared bathroom situations, “out” can vary amongst the parties involved. Usually someone will break before the other(s). However, I personally have shared … [Read more...]
Just Another Day…
Just one Middle Fork of the Salmon River Outfitter's take on how to "Just Say YES," how to identify if you are "when-ing" yourself to death and the unwritten obligation of phone calls during hunting season... Where to begin? Simply put, life is just different here at our house, as I'm sure it is in everyone's house. However, ours is just different in a different sort of way. When the world adopted the “Just Say No To Drugs” campaign years ago, I was personally well into the “Just … [Read more...]
The Organic Treadmill
... with lessons in weight loss, physical fitness and family planning! Across the country and the rest of the planet as well, this is the time of year, people are vowing to lose weight and get into shape. Diets, the gym, home exercise equipment, personal trainers, oh the things people will spend money on, all in the name of not wanting to admit that they are actually just “lazy”. I on the other hand have no problem with the concept. I was young and lazy, middle aged and lazy and with all … [Read more...]
The River of No Return – Idaho Wilderness Hunting Blog
Idaho Wilderness Company's Steve Zettel is a writer. As an Idaho Outfitter and Hunting Guide in the Frank Church "River of No Return" Wilderness, he often pens humorous experiences to share with readers. His tales include adventures from the Middle Fork of the Salmon River float trips and almost unbelievable yarns from his hunts in 'The Frank.' Who doesn't need the occasional side-splitter in today's tough world? Gather around our virtual campfire while we share a few classic stories … [Read more...]
How To Pack A Body!
I believe if I live long enough, it is inevitable. The packing I refer to here pertains to the art of loading something on to a horse or mule to be transported to some other place. It should not be confused with a situation which would simply allow throwing a body in the back of a truck or in the trunk of a car or even strapping one to the back of a raft. Where’s the art and expertise in that? The body, human of course. I’m now on year 39 in my guiding … [Read more...]
The Idaho Wilderness Company
My name is Steve Zettel and I'd like to introduce myself and my family. I came to Idaho from Philadelphia in 1980 on a Greyhound Bus. I've been outfitting and guiding in Idaho and Alaska ever since. In 1996, I met Michelle, a Challis, Idaho native. We were married in August of 1998 and soon after, our two sons, Steven and Joel, joined us to make a family. Idaho Wilderness Company, is the outfitting adventure business that we started and have … [Read more...]
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