Redside Foundation Inc

Welcome to The Redside Foundation!

Our Mission: Supporting the health and strength of Idaho's guiding community.

We achieve this through:

1) supporting guide health

2) providing educational scholarships

3) professional development opportunities for guides

The Redside Foundation seeks to serve ALL of Idaho's seasonal outdoor guides though education, training, and support services including the provision of confidential access to mental and physical healthcare and substance abuse counseling for guides in need.

Throughout the past few years, Redside has:

• Provided over 50 $100 training grants to professional courses such as wilderness first aid/first responder and swiftwater rescue courses.
• Awarded 12 $1000 educational scholarships to guides attending either the University of Idaho (Telly Evans Memorial Scholarship) or any accredited university within the United States (Idaho Guide Scholarship).
• Introduced the Guide Helpline - a 24-hour helpline available for guides.
• Provided confidential financial assistance to obtain mental healthcare for guides in need.
• Sponsored an annual health fair at the Idaho River Rendezvous for four years running.

Testimonial from caseworker and licensed counselor Brhe Minkler:

"As the case manager for the Redside Foundation help line I am the initial contact for guides in need who are seeking support. Guides who have received support services from the Redside Foundation have reported experiencing gratitude, hope, and relief upon hearing that up to 8 sessions of counseling is available and free of charge. Guides-in-need feel supported and encouraged as they are able to access counseling services confidentiallly and at their convenience, whether it is the next day or the next week."

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The Redside Foundation was created (2010) in loving memory of longtime Idaho River Guide Telly Evans (1974-2010). Telly was a dedicated Middle Fork of the Salmon guide, a legendary interpreter of the wilderness, and a compassionate friend to all. Sadly, behind his generous smile and unyielding passion, Telly hid a pain that would eventually steal him from the river and friends he loved. The Redside Foundation strives to foster his spirit in others by protecting the health and wellbeing of his guiding family.