Monday, February 11, 2013

Mountain Man Rendezvous




Youth learning how to skin an animal

On February 8 and 9 of 2013 the Scouts and Scouters of the Las Vegas Area Council gathered at the Moapa Indian Reservation for the annual Mountain Man Rendezvous.  This years event was a huge success and brought record numbers to the event.  There were over 2,200 participants and 250 staff members in attendance, a 400 participant icrease over 2011.  This is one of the largest events that the Council holds and it provides a great opportunity for our youth to experience a part of the American West history.






Theaching the boys how to trap

Instruction at the Black Powder Range

One of our young men shooting.  For the record he hit the target.

Tomahawk throwing

Bull wipping

Climbing on Uncle Bills Wall

Special thanks to our Chairman John Lee and to Dan Lord and his staff that made this event possible.