Author Archives: Gabe the Shootist

An Expedition on the Green River

Posted on December 3, 2015

AN EXPEDITION ALONG THE GREEN RIVER   On November 19, 2015, Aaron Griggs and I left Buena Vista, Co and traveled to Moab, UT. It takes 6 hours to drive from my house to Moab via US Hwy 24 and … Continue reading →

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The Most Interesting Man In the World

Posted on December 3, 2015
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The Horse

Posted on November 16, 2015
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Wojtek

Posted on November 16, 2015

This was sent to me in an e-mail.  I find this fascinating!!!!  

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A scout along the Chattahoochee 11/11/2015

Posted on November 16, 2015

Recently, I found myself back in the states in the newly founded town of Atlanta, Georgia.  I was without my rifle and was in search of another.  The only rifle the trading post would sell me was a version of … Continue reading →

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Fort Uncompahgre redux

Posted on June 25, 2015

June 12-14, 2015 several of us returned to Fort Uncompahgre in Delta, CO for an open house weekend.  We had a great time bringing the old fort to life.  

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In your zeal to “Do It Right”, You are doing it all wrong!

Posted on April 11, 2015

Since before I joined the American Mountain Men I have heard the phrase “Do it right”.  I was somewhat taken by that line, because I am a stickler for authenticity and historical correctness.  I have since come to understand that … Continue reading →

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2014 AMM Western Territorial

Posted on January 14, 2015

Oct 23-26, 2014, Violet & I attended the AMM Western Territorial Rendezvous at Bent’s Old Fort.  I was the auctioneer for the fundraiser.   

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2014 AMM Eastern Territorial Rendezvous

Posted on January 14, 2015

Oct 9-11, 2014, Violet & I attended the AMM Eastern Territorial Rendezvous near Morris, IL.  We had a good time in spite of the ticks.  We had a great time with the folks from Illinois and I represented the western … Continue reading →

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Fort Uncompahgre

Posted on January 14, 2015

May 17-18, 2014 – We attended an open house at Fort Uncompahgre near Delta, CO.  The fort is a re-creation of one of Antoine Robideaux’ fur trading posts.  It was in operation from 1828 -1844.  I ran the blacksmith shop … Continue reading →

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