One of Idaho BaseCamp’s goals is to create life-long stewards of the land. When kids are out fishing, they are standing in the water, feeling the wind and the sun on their face and — with some luck, knowledge, and patience — they will hold a fish in their hands. At that point, a connection to the natural world is made that cannot be broken. In a digital high-speed world, this sport is grounding. Once you have the gear, this sport is free — and freeing. Fly-fishing has changed people’s lives and moved them from the city to the mountains. With our two campuses on the Big Lost and the Big Wood Rivers, we want to grow our positive impact on the youth through their experience in nature. Thank you for being part of growing stewards for our wild rivers and supporting the leaders for today and tomorrow.  All it takes is one fly to make a difference. 

— Mathew Gershater, Founder & Executive Director of Idaho BaseCamp