About Your Outfitters

Steve's story...
Steve grew up in the high country, packing for his uncle, Ole Scott. Ole started in the pack business in 1934. In 1968, Steve started packing for Ole, then purchased the business in 1982. Steve knows the mountains well, his family homesteaded here in 1890. Steve lives three miles from the original homestead. In the off- season, Steve builds custom-made riding saddles and pack equipment in this saddle shop at home. He runs a few cows and spends a lot of time in the saddles. He invites you to join him in the Methow Valley, to share with you the beauty that has kept his family here for the past 100 years.

Jess' story...
Jess Darwood was born in the Methow Valley, a 4th generation Wilderness Outfitter. His great grandfather packed supplies and ore for the mines of the Pasayten Wilderness. His uncles on both sides, Claude Miller and Clyde Scott continued the tradition slowly turning the adventure into entertainment and providing wilderness access for families and hunters. His grandfather, Swede Miller, an outfitter and entertainer extraordinaire, and his father, Steve Darwood, have given Jess the experiences of a lifetime, handed down through generations, getting better each year.
Jess was raised packing. He has been riding and roping since he was two, and shot his first buck (with a B.B gun) when he was three. Jess enjoys the high country , working with stock, and is sure to delight you.