A Tribute To The Mountain Man |
There
are few who have been drawn to our most rugged frontiers
and fewer still who have survived there. This is a
tribute to the men and women who sought that challenge
and endured the hardships.
The
Frontiersman, Trapper, Riverman and Mountain Man are
examples of men of exceptional courage and thirst for
adventure. The myths that surrounded these individuals
gave birth to legends of monumental proportion. The photos of cabins on these pages are of current day "line shacks." I have been to these places along the Waterhen River in the forrested regions of North Central Saskatchewan. There I felt the solitude and absence of bounds, and sensed the brotherhood that exist. These particular cabins are on provincial holdings that no man has title to, yet they are kept and offered as safe havens for anyone in need. Firewood is always replaced and repairs are made, un-assigned, as time, tools and talent allow. Shelter is there for the trapper who walks the river's ice and the moose hunter who seeks a respite from the bush. It is not a question but, rather, a time honored tradition. Aside from mountaineering as a way of life, there is another larger contingent that pays tribute and honors those hardy individuals through associations that emulate and recreate the lifestyle. I cannot present here, a complete picture to satisfy your curiosity about Mountainmen. The Mountain Man link at the bottom of this page will provide access to several sites dedicated to this subject --- some with extensive content. I offer, on following pages, views on the subject of Mountain Men and related topics. I believe that my presentations are based in truth and offered with the objective of increased understanding. Enjoy
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