All Alone in the Idaho Wilderness...

All Alone in the Idaho Wilderness... Then He Heard Breathing

The Lewiston Tribune Podcast by The Lewiston Tribune
S2 · E46
Jul 31, 2026
43:01

Episode notes

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 26:48 Unique experiences with this creature 28:41 The Nez Perce and Sasquatch 33:12 Did you ever have a desire to go back? 35:35 Any more projects in the works?

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