Bob Wetzel of Manhattan, Montana, spent 30 years as a wilderness guide. He first competed in 1997 at the urging of his wife Darol, a longtime competition cook; together they won state championships in seven states and Canada.
How they cook
A sauce of onion, Hatch green chile and California powder cooked an hour before the tri-tip and pork sausage go in, finished with New Mexico powders and lime.