Backcountry lodge owners in the Northwest are a rare breed

By Rich Landers / The Bulletin
January 14, 2011

If you’re lucky enough to see them at all, they might look like simple shelters in the woods.

But behind the scenic backdrop, the region’s backcountry lodges — the ones accessible only by long treks or mind-blowing helicopter shuttles — are a work in progress operated by a unique breed of....

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