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Emerald LaFortune

Born in the gem state, Emerald LaFortune was raised boating Idaho's rivers. She is an outdoor writer, whitewater and flyfish guide, and community builder. Based in Salmon, Idaho, you can usually find her at a boat ramp rigging a wilderness trip, exploring Idaho’s backcountry with her partner and cowdog, or cuddled up in a tent reading a good book.

  • On Boating and Dogs with Emerald and Hank

    September 30, 2017August 27, 20249 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    On Big Creek Time

    September 21, 2017September 12, 20172 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    What’s In Her Bag: The Angler

    July 16, 2017January 5, 20224 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    Wooden Friggin’ Dories: A Love Story

    June 11, 2017October 16, 201712 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    Nine Signs You Live in a Rafting Town

    May 19, 2017January 5, 20224 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    Sixteens Hours in Salmon

    November 10, 2016May 8, 20247 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    Crushing it in Turquoise

    September 25, 2016January 5, 20223 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    Falling for the Freestone Drifter

    September 18, 2016April 26, 20197 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    Wedgie Waders: A Beginnings Story

    June 16, 2016June 2, 201710 minute readby Emerald LaFortune

    Reel Women Fly Fish

    October 5, 2015October 16, 20173 minute readby Emerald LaFortune
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