In her new memoir, My Place Among Men, local outdoor journalist Kris Millgate explores not only the wildest backcountry of America but her own experiences growing up poor and Mormon in Utah-and, ultimately, what it took to create a different life for herself. Her memoir is a powerful tapestry of adventure, personal growth and identity.


Kriss will show photos and video detailing outdoor stories she has covered in Idaho on her journey toward earning the respect and praise of her outdoor journalist peers. Kris founded her own company, Tightline Media, and is a member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America. She currently reports for PBS, USA Today, Gray’s Sporting Journal and East Idaho Outdoors. Come and learn about the challenges and rewards of being an outdoor journalist and laugh about some of the tricky situations Kris has found herself in during the course of pursuing her career in the outdoors.