Our Head Chef Ryan Nelson was born and raised in the small Southeastern Idaho town of Soda Springs. Growing up, his aspirations of becoming a golf pro brought him to Boise, where he could learn the game and played more.
During his time in Boise, he realized that he loved fly-fishing more than golf. He’d fished many streams throughout Idaho and eventually resolved to make his home as close to the Clearwater River as possible. His passion for chasing those “B-Run” steelhead 6-7 months of the year became a reality when he joined the Flying B team.
Ryan has been in the restaurant business since the age of 16. He has worked with a variety of talented chefs over the years and learned a plethora of recipes that exceed our guests’ expectations. He prepares specialty wild game cuisine, including many amazing meals with upland birds. He often gets requests for our backcountry camps. Ryan also likes wine and always has the perfect bottle selected for the evening dinner.