BLACK
POWDER RENDEZVOUS
HISTORY OF RENDEZVOUS
What's a Black Powder Rendezvous, and where/when/how did they happen?
In the Rocky Mountains Between 1826 and 1840, Rendezvous were held for the purpose of re-supply'n the fur trappers so they wouldn't have to come out of the mountains to sell their fur.
The Green River Rendezvous site. Six redezvous were held here between 1824 and 1840. Today, there is a commemorative ceremony each year on the second Sunday in July.
Pierre's Hole, rendezvous site in 1829 and 1832. Pierre Tevanitagon, an Iroquois indian fur trapper for the Hudson Bay Company gave his name to this beaver rich valley.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Prime Beaver country
The Snake River Valley. Blackfoot Indian Country, and a constant battlefield for the prime fur abundant in this valley.
The Hawkin Mountain Rifle, 50 Caliber or larger. A prized firearm of the time. Rifled barrel with solid sites made it accurate and true at distances of up to 100 yards. A skilled Mountain Man could shoot further with the knowledge of kentucky windage under his hat.
Trade Gun, Usually 62 Caliber or larger. Smooth Bore with no rear sites. Flint Lock ignition. Used for trade purposes with the Indians... less accurate at long range, but with skill, very accurate at short range.
Mountain Man Historical Website Links
Don't forget to bookmark this site before venturing too far...
MOUNTAIN MEN AND THE FUR TRADE Historical Research page.
WESTWORD EXPANSION Museum in St Louis
PATHFINDERS OF THE WEST University of Virginia
STOMP on the Beaver to E-Mail us
RICOCHET RABBIT AND THUMBS
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