In this episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast, Managing Editor Matt Baney sits down with author Steven Evans to discuss his unforgettable experience while alone in the Idaho wilderness.

Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:29 Taking a writing class from his son on Zoom 1:10 Setting the scene of Evans’ story 1:58 Struggling through the nontrail parts of the Idaho wilderness 3:12 What happened once nighttime approached? 3:52 Setting up camp for the night 6:03 What were the feelings like while alone in the dark Idaho wilderness? 7:16 Being woken up by a “god-awful screech” 11:03 Starting to hear breathing 12:58 Getting ready to square up with the creature 16:33 Hearing the noise again 18:47 Finally getting back on a Forest Service trail 20:22 How soon did you start spinning this yarn? 23:33 Having a cousin with a similar experience 2 ...