Category Archives: Events

Aux Ark (Pronounced Ozark)

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Gabe the Shootist

After Christmas, I had the opportunity to join 8 other adventurers for a river trip on an old-fashioned keel boat down the Ouachita river in southern Arkansas.  The boat is captained by Ed Williams of Little Rock, Arkansas and crewed … Continue reading →

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Missouri River Trip 2017

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Gabe the Shootist

Day One – 6/30/17, Aaron & I left home about 6 pm and drove to Wheatland, WY where we got a room for the night.    Day Two – 7/1/17, We traveled across Wyoming to Billings, MT where we stopped … Continue reading →

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Green River 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Gabe the Shootist

Saturday, November 5, 2016, I met Aaron Griggs and Tom Karnuta in Buena Vista, CO at 6:00 AM and we headed west toward Green River, Utah. We arrived at 11:30 AM in time for lunch at Ray’s Tavern before heading … Continue reading →

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Aux Aliment du Pays – Off the Nourishment of the Land

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Gabe the Shootist

Requirement #19 of the American Mountain Men states: Must spend three days and two nights totally alone under primitive conditions and aux aliments du pays [“off the nourishment of the land”].  Here is my story about completing this requirement: AUX … Continue reading →

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2015 Fur Trade Symposium at Bent’s Old Fort

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

http://www.cpr.org/news/story/colorados-eastern-plains-fur-trade-re-enactors-resurrect-history

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Wojtek

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

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

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Fort Uncompahgre redux

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Gabe the Shootist

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 by Gabe the Shootist

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 by Gabe the Shootist

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 by Gabe the Shootist

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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