Built for founders, elite athletes, dreamers, and leaders who optimize every facet of their lives daily, Elesel uses the raw Idaho backcountry as an arena for performance, discipline, and the pursuit of meaning.
We believe real luxury is clarity and capability. Time in the wild surrounded by the right people, right environment, and the right equipment.
We welcome aspiring and active outdoorsmen to join our club.
Built for founders, elite athletes, dreamers, and leaders who optimize every facet of their lives daily, Elesel uses the raw Idaho backcountry as an arena for performance, discipline, and the pursuit of meaning.
We believe real luxury is clarity and capability. Time in the wild surrounded by the right people, right environment, and the right equipment.
We welcome aspiring and active outdoorsmen to join our club.
Our Target
founders, elite athletes, dreamers & leaders
Elesel does not host clients. We accept members who align with our philosophy.
This is not a country club where financial capacity guarantees access. At the tree line, public accolades and net worth are irrelevant. We filter strictly for alignment.
We are constructing a peer-to-peer network of high-influence performers seeking authentic, lifelong bonds forged through shared execution and deep trust.
Community and solitude are celebrated amongst our members.
At the Lodge, the architecture supports your intent. You retain complete freedom over your engagement - whether you choose to sit solo to process strategy, or engage communally to build trust with the peer next to you.
Built for both private access and real-world utility.
Private Estate Use
Private Estate Use
This asset belongs to the Roster of members. It is designed for you to secure high-stature family offsites, executive team-building retreats, construct C-suites and advisory boards, or align with capital groups for private acquisitions and investments.
This asset belongs to the Roster of members. It is designed for you to secure high-stature family offsites, executive team-building retreats, construct C-suites and advisory boards, or align with capital groups for private acquisitions and investments.
Platform for Excellence
Platform for Excellence
Elesel functions as the premier, live validation ground for innovative, high-stature products that equip for the luxury of achievement. We integrate the finest technical outdoor equipment, precision firearms, advanced mobility platforms, and timepieces directly into the field. Here, luxury is defined by absolute utility under extreme pressure.
Elesel functions as the premier, live validation ground for innovative, high-stature products that equip for the luxury of achievement. We integrate the finest technical outdoor equipment, precision firearms, advanced mobility platforms, and timepieces directly into the field. Here, luxury is defined by absolute utility under extreme pressure.
Multi-season access to the lower-48’s most diverse ecosystem.
The Preserve Hunt
Private managed ground with no state tag required. Guaranteed trophy Rocky Mountain elk opportunities ranging from 280” to 400”+ class bulls, with access tiers tied directly to trophy class.
The Backcountry Hunt
Deep backcountry hunts across Idaho Units 18, 19, and 23. Members stage from Elesel Lodge before deploying into remote wall tent camps positioned directly inside high country target zones.
The Free Range Private Hunt
Access to over 10,000 acres of private hunting land with low pressure, controlled access, and true off grid conditions.
Year round experiences include:
The Preserve Hunt
Grounds
Preserve / Unit 23
Deployment Base
Elesel Lodge. Complete daily extraction back to base headquarters every morning and evening.
Blueprint
High-stature, controlled-access mountain terrain. Zero state tag lotteries or public tag friction due to exclusive institutional association. Redefined luxury of achievement with guaranteed trophy Rocky Mountain Elk harvesting ranging from 280 to 400+ inches.
Season
Fall Archery Campaigns (Trophy Elk): * Staged Windows: Late August through September (Roster availability managed transparently via member portal)
Fall Rifle Campaigns (Trophy Elk): * Staged Windows: Mid-October through November (Roster availability managed transparently via member portal)
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The Private Free-Range Hunt
Ground
10,000+ acres of strictly controlled-access, private managed timber and canyon breaks/ Unit 23
Deployment Base
Elesel Lodge. Complete daily extraction back to base headquarters every morning and evening.
Blueprint
Complete free-range fair chase within a secure, managed perimeter. Combines wild, unpatterned animal movement with absolute operational privacy and zero public interference.
Season
Archery Elk: September 4 – September 10, 2028
Archery Elk: September 11 – September 17, 2028
Rifle Elk : October 20 – October 26, 2028
Mule Deer : October 26 – November 1, 2028
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The Backcountry Hunt
Ground
Public Wilderness Unit 18, Unit 19, and Unit 23
Deployment Base
Staged at Elesel Lodge for the Pre-Game briefing, gear audits, and weapon zeroing. Executed entirely out of heavy-duty, remote Backcountry Wall Tent
Camps
Positioned directly on the high-altitude ridge lines by our exclusive operators. Returns to Elesel Lodge for the Post-Game reset.
Blueprint
Raw, high-exertion backcountry navigation across extreme vertical terrain. Tactical foot patrols, traditional horse and mule treks, or utility side-by-sides.
Season 2027-2028
Archery Elk (2027):
September 4 – September 11, 2027
September 12 – September 19, 2027
Archery Elk (2028 C):
September 4 – September 11, 2028
September 12 – September 19, 2028
Unit 18 Late-Season Mule Deer:
November 3 – November 10, 2028
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The Apex Predators Hunt
Ground
Combined Private Closed-Grid and Backcountry Units depending on apex species patterns.
Base
Staged and launched dynamically from Elesel Lodge or specialized spike camps based on tracking intelligence.
Blueprint
Highly technical tracker-led tracking operations requiring extreme environmental adaptability and resilience to severe weather shifts.
Season 2027 Spring
Spring Bear: May 2 – May 8, 2027
Spring Bear: May 30 – June 5, 2027
Spring Bear: June 13 – June 19, 2027
Winter Ice-Locked (Mountain Lion & Backcountry Wolf): December 1 – March 31 based on snow line tracking intelligence.
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The Wingshooting Program
Ground
Elesel Lodge
Base
Elesel Lodge. Rapid daily staging and direct extraction back to base operations for evening recovery.
Blueprint
High-volume upland bird and waterfowl operations utilizing the extreme thermal lines and vertical topography of the Idaho breaks. Deep technical coursework on fast-acquisition shotgun mechanics and high-angle wing shooting.
Season 2027–2028 Fall & Winter Blocks
Fall High-Volume Upland (Chukar, Grouse, & Partridge): September 15 – October 31
Fall Waterfowl Run (Duck & Geese): October 1 – November 30
Winter Ice-Locked Upland (Late-Season Chukar & Valley Quail): December 1 – January 31
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The Fly and Drift Fishing
Ground
Private property river entry points, the legendary Salmon River corridor, and the deep-water canyons of the Snake River (Hells Canyon).
Base
Elesel Lodge. Immediate launch from our private river entry for on-property training, transitioning to heavy tactical drift boats and high-power jet boats for backcountry river expeditions.
Blueprint
Multi-dimensional angling deployments moving seamlessly from refined, technical catch-and-release fly fishing to heavy-tackle, prehistoric big game aquatic pursuits deep within the canyon grids.
Seasonal Matrix & Operational Dispositions
In-Club Property Fly Fishing
May 15 - September 30 (Spring green-up through late summer)
Immediate peer-to-peer or one-on-one guided instruction on private home waters. Targeted native Rainbow Trout and seasonal warm-water Smallmouth Bass.
Guided Backcountry Salmon River Drifts
Spring Chinook Campaign: May 15 – June 30
Fall Chinook & Steelhead Combo: September 15 – October 31
Hells Canyon Deep Frontier Deployments (Snake River)
Smallmouth Bass & Sturgeon: June 1 – September 15
Steelhead & Sturgeon: November 15 – December 31
Continue to booking
The Preserve Hunt
Grounds
Preserve / Unit 23
Deployment Base
Elesel Lodge. Complete daily extraction back to base headquarters every morning and evening.
Blueprint
High-stature, controlled-access mountain terrain. Zero state tag lotteries or public tag friction due to exclusive institutional association. Redefined luxury of achievement with guaranteed trophy Rocky Mountain Elk harvesting ranging from 280 to 400+ inches.
Season
Fall Archery Campaigns (Trophy Elk): * Staged Windows: Late August through September (Roster availability managed transparently via member portal)
Fall Rifle Campaigns (Trophy Elk): * Staged Windows: Mid-October through November (Roster availability managed transparently via member portal)
Continue to booking
Continue to booking
The Private Free-Range Hunt
Ground
10,000+ acres of strictly controlled-access, private managed timber and canyon breaks/ Unit 23
Deployment Base
Elesel Lodge. Complete daily extraction back to base headquarters every morning and evening.
Blueprint
Complete free-range fair chase within a secure, managed perimeter. Combines wild, unpatterned animal movement with absolute operational privacy and zero public interference.
Season
Archery Elk: September 4 – September 10, 2028
Archery Elk: September 11 – September 17, 2028
Rifle Elk : October 20 – October 26, 2028
Mule Deer : October 26 – November 1, 2028
Continue to booking
Continue to booking
The Backcountry Hunt
Ground
Public Wilderness Unit 18, Unit 19, and Unit 23
Deployment Base
Staged at Elesel Lodge for the Pre-Game briefing, gear audits, and weapon zeroing. Executed entirely out of heavy-duty, remote Backcountry Wall Tent
Camps
Positioned directly on the high-altitude ridge lines by our exclusive operators. Returns to Elesel Lodge for the Post-Game reset.
Blueprint
Raw, high-exertion backcountry navigation across extreme vertical terrain. Tactical foot patrols, traditional horse and mule treks, or utility side-by-sides.
Season 2027-2028
Archery Elk (2027):
September 4 – September 11, 2027
September 12 – September 19, 2027
Archery Elk (2028 C):
September 4 – September 11, 2028
September 12 – September 19, 2028
Unit 18 Late-Season Mule Deer:
November 3 – November 10, 2028
Continue to booking
Continue to booking
The Apex Predators Hunt
Ground
Combined Private Closed-Grid and Backcountry Units depending on apex species patterns.
Base
Staged and launched dynamically from Elesel Lodge or specialized spike camps based on tracking intelligence.
Blueprint
Highly technical tracker-led tracking operations requiring extreme environmental adaptability and resilience to severe weather shifts.
Season 2027 Spring
Spring Bear: May 2 – May 8, 2027
Spring Bear: May 30 – June 5, 2027
Spring Bear: June 13 – June 19, 2027
Winter Ice-Locked (Mountain Lion & Backcountry Wolf): December 1 – March 31 based on snow line tracking intelligence.
Continue to booking
Continue to booking
The Wingshooting Program
Ground
Elesel Lodge
Base
Elesel Lodge. Rapid daily staging and direct extraction back to base operations for evening recovery.
Blueprint
High-volume upland bird and waterfowl operations utilizing the extreme thermal lines and vertical topography of the Idaho breaks. Deep technical coursework on fast-acquisition shotgun mechanics and high-angle wing shooting.
Season 2027–2028 Fall & Winter Blocks
Fall High-Volume Upland (Chukar, Grouse, & Partridge): September 15 – October 31
Fall Waterfowl Run (Duck & Geese): October 1 – November 30
Winter Ice-Locked Upland (Late-Season Chukar & Valley Quail): December 1 – January 31
Continue to booking
Continue to booking
The Fly and Drift Fishing
Ground
Private property river entry points, the legendary Salmon River corridor, and the deep-water canyons of the Snake River (Hells Canyon).
Base
Elesel Lodge. Immediate launch from our private river entry for on-property training, transitioning to heavy tactical drift boats and high-power jet boats for backcountry river expeditions.
Blueprint
Multi-dimensional angling deployments moving seamlessly from refined, technical catch-and-release fly fishing to heavy-tackle, prehistoric big game aquatic pursuits deep within the canyon grids.
Seasonal Matrix & Operational Dispositions
In-Club Property Fly Fishing
May 15 - September 30 (Spring green-up through late summer)
Immediate peer-to-peer or one-on-one guided instruction on private home waters. Targeted native Rainbow Trout and seasonal warm-water Smallmouth Bass.
Guided Backcountry Salmon River Drifts
Spring Chinook Campaign: May 15 – June 30
Fall Chinook & Steelhead Combo: September 15 – October 31
Hells Canyon Deep Frontier Deployments (Snake River)
Smallmouth Bass & Sturgeon: June 1 – September 15
Steelhead & Sturgeon: November 15 – December 31
Continue to booking
Continue to booking
The Preserve Hunt
Grounds
Preserve / Unit 23
Deployment Base
Elesel Lodge. Complete daily extraction back to base headquarters every morning and evening.
Blueprint
High-stature, controlled-access mountain terrain. Zero state tag lotteries or public tag friction due to exclusive institutional association. Redefined luxury of achievement with guaranteed trophy Rocky Mountain Elk harvesting ranging from 280 to 400+ inches.
Season
Fall Archery Campaigns (Trophy Elk): * Staged Windows: Late August through September (Roster availability managed transparently via member portal)
Fall Rifle Campaigns (Trophy Elk): * Staged Windows: Mid-October through November (Roster availability managed transparently via member portal)
Continue to booking
The Private Free-Range Hunt
Ground
10,000+ acres of strictly controlled-access, private managed timber and canyon breaks/ Unit 23
Deployment Base
Elesel Lodge. Complete daily extraction back to base headquarters every morning and evening.
Blueprint
Complete free-range fair chase within a secure, managed perimeter. Combines wild, unpatterned animal movement with absolute operational privacy and zero public interference.
Season
Archery Elk: September 4 – September 10, 2028
Archery Elk: September 11 – September 17, 2028
Rifle Elk : October 20 – October 26, 2028
Mule Deer : October 26 – November 1, 2028
Continue to booking
The Backcountry Hunt
Ground
Public Wilderness Unit 18, Unit 19, and Unit 23
Deployment Base
Staged at Elesel Lodge for the Pre-Game briefing, gear audits, and weapon zeroing. Executed entirely out of heavy-duty, remote Backcountry Wall Tent
Camps
Positioned directly on the high-altitude ridge lines by our exclusive operators. Returns to Elesel Lodge for the Post-Game reset.
Blueprint
Raw, high-exertion backcountry navigation across extreme vertical terrain. Tactical foot patrols, traditional horse and mule treks, or utility side-by-sides.
Season 2027-2028
Archery Elk (2027):
September 4 – September 11, 2027
September 12 – September 19, 2027
Archery Elk (2028 C):
September 4 – September 11, 2028
September 12 – September 19, 2028
Unit 18 Late-Season Mule Deer:
November 3 – November 10, 2028
Continue to booking
The Apex Predators Hunt
Ground
Combined Private Closed-Grid and Backcountry Units depending on apex species patterns.
Base
Staged and launched dynamically from Elesel Lodge or specialized spike camps based on tracking intelligence.
Blueprint
Highly technical tracker-led tracking operations requiring extreme environmental adaptability and resilience to severe weather shifts.
Season 2027 Spring
Spring Bear: May 2 – May 8, 2027
Spring Bear: May 30 – June 5, 2027
Spring Bear: June 13 – June 19, 2027
Winter Ice-Locked (Mountain Lion & Backcountry Wolf): December 1 – March 31 based on snow line tracking intelligence.
Continue to booking
The Wingshooting Program
Ground
Elesel Lodge
Base
Elesel Lodge. Rapid daily staging and direct extraction back to base operations for evening recovery.
Blueprint
High-volume upland bird and waterfowl operations utilizing the extreme thermal lines and vertical topography of the Idaho breaks. Deep technical coursework on fast-acquisition shotgun mechanics and high-angle wing shooting.
Season 2027–2028 Fall & Winter Blocks
Fall High-Volume Upland (Chukar, Grouse, & Partridge): September 15 – October 31
Fall Waterfowl Run (Duck & Geese): October 1 – November 30
Winter Ice-Locked Upland (Late-Season Chukar & Valley Quail): December 1 – January 31
Continue to booking
The Fly and Drift Fishing
Ground
Private property river entry points, the legendary Salmon River corridor, and the deep-water canyons of the Snake River (Hells Canyon).
Base
Elesel Lodge. Immediate launch from our private river entry for on-property training, transitioning to heavy tactical drift boats and high-power jet boats for backcountry river expeditions.
Blueprint
Multi-dimensional angling deployments moving seamlessly from refined, technical catch-and-release fly fishing to heavy-tackle, prehistoric big game aquatic pursuits deep within the canyon grids.
Seasonal Matrix & Operational Dispositions
In-Club Property Fly Fishing
May 15 - September 30 (Spring green-up through late summer)
Immediate peer-to-peer or one-on-one guided instruction on private home waters. Targeted native Rainbow Trout and seasonal warm-water Smallmouth Bass.
Guided Backcountry Salmon River Drifts
Spring Chinook Campaign: May 15 – June 30
Fall Chinook & Steelhead Combo: September 15 – October 31
Hells Canyon Deep Frontier Deployments (Snake River)
Smallmouth Bass & Sturgeon: June 1 – September 15
Steelhead & Sturgeon: November 15 – December 31
Continue to booking
Education & Preparation are part of the experience.
We help shorten the learning curve and build capable, confident outdoorsmen prepared for world class hunting experiences.
Our Hunt Integration Course is a mandatory four day field immersion covering:
• Rifle and weapon systems management
• Wind and thermal reading
• Glassing and tracking
• Pack and load management
• Wilderness movement and preparation
Built by Tareq Azim and Partner, Colton McKivitz
Elesel was founded and engineered through the lens of Tareq Azim, one of the world's most sought-after and published authors of human performance and optimization architectures.
Having spent decades developing methods utilized by championship elite athletes, global executives, and high-stakes organizations, Azim built Elesel not as a hospitality venture, but as a physical extension of a proven development methodology.
Colton McKivitz, being a proven outcome of Azim’s philosophy, joined the Elesel Group to evolve and enhance the exposure and impact of their passion for the outdoors.
I built Elesel on the edge of disruption. We do not offer superficial luxury; we deliver the luxury of achievement. We are here to change how the world interacts with the wild, and how elite performers align with one another.
- Tareq Azim
I built Elesel on the edge of disruption. We do not offer superficial luxury; we deliver the luxury of achievement. We are here to change how the world interacts with the wild, and how elite performers align with one another.
- Tareq Azim
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All Rights Reserved 2025 Elesel
All Rights Reserved 2025 Elesel