2010 Rendezvous Set for 27-29 August 2010

The first Backcountry rendezvous held in America was conducted along the Green River in what is now Wyoming in 1820. Fur trappers and traders gathered in a big bend of the river in the spring after a hard winter of solitude and pursuing the elusive but valuable beaver. Much whisky was consumed; many lies told; and many feats of derring-do were reenacted. The gathering was so popular it was held every spring for decades – until most of the beaver were trapped out of The West – but in recent years many who carry the passion of America’s frontier days have conjured up various ways to relive those halcyon days of yore.

 In keeping with that spirit of The West, the Back Country Horsemen of New Mexico are planning the 2010 Rendezvous for August 27, 28, 29 at Fort Stanton, NM. The schedule of activities is still being developed, but past Rendezvous have included a potluck dinner aon Friday night  with a Leave No Trace (LNT) demonstration;  trail rides on Saturday and Sunday; a catered Saturday dinner and campfire; geocaching competitions; mounted orienteering; and backcountry horsemanship clinics and skills demonstrations.

  Members are asked to bring only animals in good health that have had all shots and vaccinations.

Here's the Preliminary Schedule of Events 

Download a registration form. (Word) (PDF)

Go to the BLM web page for more information on Ft Stanton

For further information contact Pat Buls: 505-990-7801 gentletamer1@peoplepc.com .