Stranded in the Idaho Backcountry: A Broken Truck, Wildfire Smoke & an Unexpected Blessing

This week threw us a curveball we truly didn’t expect.

While scouting hunting camps deep in the Idaho forest, our truck suddenly refused to shift into gear — leaving us stranded on a narrow service road with no cell service, three dogs, wildfire smoke drifting overhead, and a drop-off just a few feet away. What followed was equal parts stressful, hilarious, and oddly synchronistic.

In this episode we share:

• The moment the truck broke down — and why we’re lucky it happened the way it did

• The zip-tie solution that saved the day

• The surprising discovery of a potential property with a creek running right through it

• Our favorite riverside camp yet (dogs included)

• How wildfire closures are changing hunting season plans

• Why the hardest moments on the road often lead to the clarity we needed

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