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Richie Outfitters LLC
26 Haynes Creek Rd
Salmon Idaho 83467
208-756-3231
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Permitted by the Nez Perce and Salmon-Challis National Forest
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Wilderness Camp

dawnHunting, Fishing, Camping Adventures in the Idaho Selway-Bitteroot Wilderness

We care about our clients for the entire time they are with us. Our camps are clean and as comfortable as you can get in a Wilderness area. This area is in the heart of the Selway country, an area that has long been concidered “The Best of the wilderness.”

The scenic flight is about 30 minutes from Hamilton. You can easily leave on Friday evening for a fantastic wilderness weekend getaway! We will set you up with our backcountry pilots to arrange your flight when you book.

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We received this from a friend of Connie's

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A note of thanks as I reflect this morning. Thank you for your passion for the wilderness. Thank you for the care and concern you show for those who share your love. Thank you for taking Connie into camp. There was nowhere she would have rather been. She recognized your love and care for the land, the animals both wild and working and she had great respect for that. Thank you for the love you hold for the forest and the Sellway in particular. The kinship in those things runs deep and I too know the sadness you feel at the loss of our sister and Ace. My dad and mom adopted Connie some 25+ years ago when she came to Idaho from Iowa. As long time hosts at the ranger station dads photos and stories of his time in the back country fueled Connie's imagination and passion to find it's peace and discover it's serenity. She truly became a student of it's majesty and allure. So many people benefitted from her dedication to it's sanctity including my children who she took under her wing as she so easily did so many and took a lifelong interest in them. She became my sister and I am always grateful to see her face, share in her laughter and hear her latest story of some projects she was working on or her latest antic with her beloved mules who were her best friends. I take great solace now knowing that she is exactly where she would want and choose to be and have no doubt whatsoever that she enjoyed the awe and wonder and magnificence and surprise that the forest and it's surrounding sanctity filled her with even in her final hours. I thank the Universal Wisdom that made our paths cross. She was a gift to us all. I'll see her in the clear waters of the river, hear her laughter in the wind among the forest trees,. See her footsteps in the dust of the trail and hold her in my heart each time I stroke the warm softness of a horse's or mules nose. I am grateful for having her touch my heart as I'm sure she touched yours. Though we've not met, I wish you peace, my friends. Know you are appreciated in ways you don't even know. I'm grateful for your spirit and for the love and passion you possess. We have been blessed by knowing this special lady. She'd want you to carry on and all's as it is supposed to be. Peace be with you and rest from your weary travels!! In gratitude.... thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Aunt Connie made everyone better when she was around them! She poured her heart and soul into everything she did. I’m really going to miss you. Love you “Aunt Moose”

2 days ago   ·  4

Wonderful words about a beautiful woman. Hoping this helps her family & closest friends find peace.

2 days ago   ·  1

Wow the Lord is sending people to comfort the ones she left behind. Praying for everyone and for the Lord to bring complete peace, comfort and His precious grace.

2 days ago

I’m just a family friend but she was definitely family when I met her. Joe is a brother to me. She definitely wanted to be where she is!!!!

2 days ago   ·  3

Wow!! What a SPECIAL WOMAN To be able to touch so many hearts ♥️ ♥️ I think that is true meaning of “Success”.

2 days ago   ·  1

Thank you for all of the love and insight into a beautiful life.

2 days ago   ·  1

Beautiful words. Thank you.

2 days ago   ·  2

You are right, Connie is exactly where she wants to. Beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Praying for peace and comfort for all who knew Connie.

2 days ago

This is beautiful!!!

2 days ago

I live this tribute! Thanks for sharing it... Going to repost it on my own page!

2 days ago

Beautiful eulogy! Stay strong Mike&Dawn.So very sorry!

2 days ago   ·  1

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1 day ago

This is just beautiful, I didn’t even know Connie (sounds like I really missed out) and this brought me to tears❤️wow, all of you are in my thoughts and prayers 😢❤️

2 days ago

Beautiful. Be at peace.

2 days ago   ·  1

A life well lived.❤️

2 days ago   ·  1

That was beautiful! I hope you guys can find peace.

2 days ago

Has Connie been found yet?

2 days ago

Beautiful thxs for sharing

2 days ago

Thank you......

2 days ago

Has she been found?

2 days ago

Well said.

2 days ago

❤️🙏

2 days ago

Lynn Wessels

2 days ago

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I know you all are wanting to keep updated, this has been so very hard for everyone, All but my husband and 1 guide where taken off the mountain yesterday, an extensive search has been conducted with no luck at this point, We will forever be looking for our dear friend and loved one, She is one with the Wilderness that she loves so very much, God Bless you Connie. ... See MoreSee Less

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Richie OutfittersSuch neat stories ! This lady was Amazing and for any of you that are worried about her age, she had over 70 free falls and Mike and her were planning a jump in the spring and I am quiet sure she would be the one pushing Mike out of the plane! not the other way around!!

12 hours ago   ·  3

Connie was one in a million~ she reminded me of a little pixie Fairy at times and at other times Wonder Woman. She was so very gentle but also tough as nails~ please be at peace my dear friend ❤️U Connie

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I wish I would have met Connie.. a strong spirit! Her disappearance is so puzzling.. I hope for all her family, friends you will find something for closure , and understanding, of where her great spirit has taken flight.. Hugs to all who love her.. I’m so sorry for this loss. Keep searching...

10 hours ago   ·  1

Thank you for this post. Connie IS the wild & peace comes to me knowing that. It's where she would want to be. Always. I love you Mama Moose.

5 days ago   ·  2

She loved the wilderness and I know that's where she felt peace. She was a wonderful, lovely lady! I will never forget how she would run down the hall in her high heels without skipping a beat. And how she loved switching from those heels to hiking boots. 😞😢

5 days ago   ·  4

Thinking of you all. Rest in Peace Connie.

15 hours ago   ·  1

God bless Connie and you Dawn and Mike. My heart is with you all.

5 days ago   ·  1

Connie was a great woman. I didn’t know her long, but I will forever be grateful for the time spent with her. My son is named after her father so I will ALWAYS remember Connie Johnson.

5 days ago   ·  3

Thinking of the lovely lady who taught here at Lapwai and the many good conversations we had about wilderness, mules, horses. A one of a kind lady, for sure.

5 days ago   ·  3

May you all be blessed by knowing Connie. Prayers for Connie and your family.

5 days ago

Thank you for keeping us informed. How difficult for all involved that knew and loved Connie and Ace. Prayers

5 days ago   ·  1

Amazing, inspirational woman!! I feel so lucky to have known her and learned from her. She is in a place she loves like no other and her spirit will always love in those of us she has touched. 💚🌲💚🐾

3 days ago   ·  1

My heart goes out to you guys. Thoughts and prayers to you and Connies family. 😥😥

5 days ago   ·  2

Thank you for continuing to keep an eye out for our beloved Connie!

5 days ago   ·  1

So very sorry Dawn and Mike - praying for your comfort and peace!

5 days ago   ·  3

Thank you for all you have done. She will be missed.

5 days ago

A huge thank you to you and all the others who searched. We should all be so lucky to be as loved as Connie. We'll all miss her terribly. What a woman!!

3 days ago

Thank you for your determination and heroic efforts.

5 days ago

Thank you, for the post. Sadness over takes my heart.

5 days ago

Praying for everyone and trusting in Gods Grace.

5 days ago   ·  1

Thank you Mike and Dawn, and Anna and all who searched tirelessly.

4 days ago

I am so sorry for your loss! Sending you all the good vibes I can and I hope Mike can come home soon!

5 days ago

Praying for everyone involved in her search. 🙏🏻

4 days ago

Sending out strength and love!!! 💕

5 days ago   ·  1

Praying and thinking of everyone involved 🙏

5 days ago

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With permission from Chris Adkins, pictured here with Connie, we would like to share with everyone just one little"snapshot" moment of Connie and her dear friend Chris, sitting for a moment together during one of the many times together in the SeLway-Biiterroot Wilderness. We have been contacted by many people over the course of the last several days that have shared with us their stories and memories of the special times they have spent with Connie in the Selway. Everyone that knows Connie, knows how very much she loves being in the Selway or any other back country paradise. It is her second home, if not her first, that she loves so very much.

Just thought we would share a little ray of sunshine for us all to hang on to.

Thanks Chris for letting us share.

This is what accompanied this picture of Connie and Chris:

Connie Johnson & Chris Adkins - we were on our way to the beautiful Cove Lakes in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area in Idaho. These two...... A couple of my favorite people of all time. I love you both. — at Selway Bitterroot Wilderness - Cove Lakes 2010. ... See MoreSee Less

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Any new updates on your situation ?

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Any new info ?

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Thank you for the updates. Connie was one of my teachers in high school. Always admired her. My heart goes out to all involved. I continue to follow updates hoping she and Ace will be found safe.

1 week ago   ·  1

Prayers from Iowa!

1 week ago   ·  2

Thinking of all of you...hoping and praying for the best ❤️

1 week ago   ·  1

Mike and Dawn Richie my thoughts and prayers are with you. I recently lost a close friend and commercial fishing mate at sea. He was missing for almost a week before they found out what happened to Kevin. I know what you are going through. I know it's hell but don't give up hope. She may have taken a long jaunt and still be out there waiting to be rescued. If I could I would come help look for your friend. Love you guys!!

1 week ago   ·  1

Thanks Mike and Dawn. Thoughts and prayers to all involved. Keep us updated.

1 week ago   ·  1

Thank you,....yes a ray of sunshine, on a sunshiny day!

1 week ago   ·  1

Prayers for the entire family. 🙏🏻

6 days ago   ·  1

Thoughts and prayers from her Earlham Ia friends

1 week ago   ·  1

🙏🏻My prayers are that Connie will come home safe. Prayers for Christy and family to stay strong!

1 week ago

Continued prayers.

1 week ago

Will continue to pray for Christy and family.

7 days ago

Special memories

1 week ago   ·  1

Continued prayers and hugs for you all.

1 week ago

More love and prayers your way!😍

7 days ago

prayers you all hope for her safe return

1 week ago

Continued hugs & prayers.

1 week ago

Still praying!

5 days ago

Prayers for all

1 week ago

Prayers and hope.

7 days ago

Thoughts and prayers

1 week ago

Praying

1 week ago

Continued prayers Christy Calvin

1 week ago   ·  1

Wonderful picture! My heart goes out to my college roomie - Nicki Saylor! ❤️.

1 week ago   ·  1

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