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ABOVE: Why invest in a fly-in/fly-out ranch? The vistas of course.
These ranches are not a place for amateur pilots, he stresses. Getting in and out of these properties usually involves flying into mountainous terrain and deep canyons. He adds, “You have to put it down on the first approach and get out on the first try. Most of these places don’t offer you the luxury of a fly-around.” While some owners take on the challenge and fly themselves, this is where professional bush pilots are sometimes the best option. Experienced pilots like Pete Nelson at Middle Fork Aviation in Challis, Mike Doris in McCall, or Ray Arnold Aviation in Cascade are available. “Access by air can conveniently put you into some of the best ranches in Idaho,” Burke concludes. “If you’re an experienced pilot, or want to become a pilot, so much the better. But if you’re more comfortable letting somebody else do the flying, that’s also a great option.”
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fly-in/fly-out ranches
Little Morgan Creek Ranch is a 360-acre fly-in ranch located in the Pahsimeroi Valley surrounded by National Forest and BLM land. Property improvements include an 1,800-foot grass landing strip, an 1,800-square-foot hangar, water rights, irrigated/dry pastures, fruit trees, frontage on year-round flowing Little Morgan Creek, six ponds and a western-style cabin with all the comforts powered by solar energy. Views of the Lemhi Mountains are stunning. Contact Mark Brown of Pioneer Associates at 208.726.4005.
$2,500,000
Poster Construction Brian Poster brian@poster-construction.com 208.726.7676 (office) 208.720.1519
Twin Bridges Ranch, 22 miles from Sun Valley on Trail Creek Road, is also served by the adjacent, mile-long Twin Bridges backcountry airfield. On a secluded 80 acres, the ranch features a beautiful hand-hewn 1,500-square-foot architectdesigned flat-log home on a hill with slate floors, radiant heat, a river rock fireplace, all the modern amenities, and spectacular views of surrounding mountains. Twin Bridges Creek meanders through the property on its way to the nearby Big Lost River. Completely fenced and crossfenced for horses. Contact Trent Jones at 208.622.4133.
$575,000
Idaho’s premier wilderness guest ranch encompassing 104 acres at the confluence of the Salmon River and Crooked Creek. Accessible by jet boat and light aircraft, the ranch controls 2 jet boat permits and an exclusive outfitter’s hunting permit within the adjoining Gospel Hump Wilderness Area. Improvements include a lodge, guest cottages, owner’s residence, and employee quarters. Includes all personal property and commercial permits. For further information, contact Stoney Burke at 208.622.4133.
$2,950,000