Pete Zimowsky
About Pete Zimowsky
Pete Zimowsky has been covering the outdoors for the Idaho Statesman for about 34 years writing about skiing, kayaking, hiking, backpacking, hunting, camping and fishing. In that time he has worn out eight pairs of waders, 10 pairs of hiking shoes, three kayaks and five rigs traveling all across Idaho from desert canyons to alpine meadows. Contact him at pzimowsky@idahostatesman.com
Zimo: Follow the rules of the road and stay safe when you’re on a bike
Motorists, walkers and cyclists need to get a clue on bicycling safety
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Zimo: Spring runoff can delay fly fishing on rivers until summer
Q: How long do you think before the rivers calm down enough to wade? Last year was very delayed. My fly rods are chomping at the bit. Steep hikes
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Zimo: Now’s the time to see wildflowers in the Boise Foothills.
B aaaah. Baaah. Baaaah. Holy lamb chops. There was a whole mess of sheep in my favorite lupine field in the Boise Foothills last week.
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Craters, City of Rocks make good early backpack trips
Q: Do you have any recommendations for early season (as in Memorial Day) one or two-night backpacking trips?
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Zimo: Experience the high desert, but watch the weather
There are no guarantees when traveling in the high desert in spring
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Zimo: $10 Idaho State Parks Passport not available until 2013
It sounds like the $10 Idaho State Parks Passport will be one heck of a popular deal, and a lot of people want it now.
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HUNTING AND FISHING
Zimo: Boise River is too high to stock with trout, Fish & Game says
Q: Does the Idaho Fish and Game stock the Boise River when it’s high?
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Zimo: Don’t put away your Nordic skis just yet
Don’t give up on skiing and snowshoeing just yet.
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Ask Zimo: More options available on new state parks passport
Q: Will I be able to buy the new $10 Idaho State Parks Passport even though I already registered my motor vehicle?
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Ride, eat, repeat along Boise Greenbelt
Bikes and food, it’s just a natural combination. And the perfect place to cruise for cuisine is on the Boise Greenbelt.


