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Previous Rendezvous'
Rendezvous 2008
The site has been changed to Henry's Fork, Wyoming, near the original 1825 site. This site is 15 miles west of Manila, Utah and 35 miles north and west of Elk Park.
We are anticipating having above-ground campfires, but please, as always, be prepared for alternative cooking using propane or something else. Henry's Fork River runs through the Anderson property. Lots of trees and shade along the river and elsewhere."
Primitive, horse, and tin tipi camps. Traders row. Shoots, hawk and knife, archery and kid games.
Sorry no cannons this year.
This is a primitive rendezvous, all camps, clothing and accoutrements must be of pre-1840 rendezvous style.
Rendezvous 2006 Article
What a great site! Beautiful views! Nice meadow! The pond is stocked with rainbow?!
Those were some of the exclamations we heard as people came through the gate at the RMNR 2006 in Creede, Colorado.
Rendezvous 2006
Near Creede, Colorado Beautiful site with creeks and lakes
9,000 ft elevation- easy Access to site
Primitive, horse, tin-tipi Camps
Traders row or choice
No separate rowdy camp
Truly a primitive Rendezvous
All camps, clothing and accoutrements MUST be of pre-1840 style
Primitive fishing only
Shooting, hawk and knife and other contests
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SCHEDULED EVENTS
- Cannon, Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun
- Hawk & Knife
- Archery
- Blockhouse Shoot
- Small caliber trailwalk
- Overnight survival trek
- Flint & Steel/Fire making
- Kid’s Games
- Old Fart’s Games
- & Classical Women of a Mature Distinction
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DEMONSTRATIONS
- Beading
- Quill work
- Gunsmithing
- Brain tanning
- Powder horns
- Flint knapping
- Herbs
- Soap
- Skinning a hairy buck
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RAFFLE - custom-made Bear River 50 cal flintlock, shooting pouch, powder horn, and knife.
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Rendezvous 2004
We will have a full shooting program, knife and hawk competition, primitive archery, kids games, rendezvous rummage sale, alligator wrestling, seminars and more.
Elevation: 7300 feet
Participants must be in pre-1840 rendezvous attire upon arrival in camp.
Rendezvous 2003
Due to drought conditions at Elk Park, the site has been changed to Henry's Fork, Wyoming. Near the original 1825 site, it is about 7,100 elevation. It is 15 miles west of Manila, Utah and only 35 miles north and west of Elk Park. We are anticipating being able to have above-ground campfires, but please plan for alternative cooking using propane or something else. Henry's Fork River runs through the property. There are trees and shade on the property.
Rendezvous 2002
Welcome to North Eastern Utah! Home of Elk Park RMNR Rendezvous. Elevation is 8,000 feet. Plan to drink a lot of water. This site is nestled in the Ashley National Forest. There is a lot of dead down firewood to burn. Wood, water, hooters, and dumpsters will be provided on site.
Previous Rendezvous' News
Rendezvous 2002 News
Documenting your Historical Stuff, Part I by Thom "Swanny" Swan
"Mom" Vanderkratz's editorial in the Winter issue of Rendezvous Report reminded me that every five years or so theissue of historical authenticity, or rather the lack of authenticity, becomes a source of conflict among rendezvousers.
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