Redside Foundation provides mental health assistance to the West’s outdoor guides

By: Chuck Malloy

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 631

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Considering Kami Bakken’s line of work, it’s difficult to imagine mental health being a major issue in her life.

It’s more difficult to think there is a need for the Redside Foundation, an Idaho-based nonprofit that also provides mental health and other services to river, hunting and wilderness guides in Wyoming, Montana and Colorado.

“We have this romantic ideal about these rugged individuals from the West, and guides are perfect examples …

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