My sister Longtrail:
This Mountain Woman and I have been Brother and Sister as long as she has been coming to AMM doin's We are not blood but we should be. I love her the way a true Brother should. My son Pete is like a son to her she has known him as long as we have been doing the AMM stuff. When it comes to being primitive we all can take a lesson from her. Their is no one more into research then Longtrail she has been on solo trail rides by horse and can make a pair of Mox that is the best you'll ever see. She has always been there for me when I needed a hug and someone to talk to. If we ever take in women to the AMM I will be the first to sponsor her. She would be the best of the best. She always has a spot in my camp. Later Jon T
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: From: Longtrail <ezra@midrivers.com>
: To: hist_text@lists.xmission.com
: Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Women and the AMM
: Date: Tuesday, November 24, 1998 1:30 PM
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: I am a 47 year old female who has been "affiliated" with AMM since the late
: 70's
: The American Mountain Man association is a MEN ONLY organization. As far
: as membership goes.
: As far as the participation of women in the group, I have found that most
: of the men welcome women to participate in rendezvous.
: Women are encouraged to send articles for the Tomahawk and Longrifle.
: Can participate in raffles as well as donate prizes.
: Are respected for their abilities and hard work.
: As far as going up in rank? Well it is all a matter of a woman's state of
: mind. I feel that I can "get on the ground" or do just about anything
: required a man to do. Most men who know me also have as much confidence in
: me. Can I set a primitive camp? You bet. Accoutrements ok? Yep. Trap a
: beaver? Sure
: Shoot a deer with a flintlock, gut it, strip it and dry it? Certainly.
: Several years ago a young woman who had also been affiliated with the
: group via her father, tried to force her way into the group. A "equality"
: trip if you will.
: I couldn't help but realize that even thought she may had been affiliated
: with the group for many years she hadn't seen the spirit of the group. She
: hadn't a clue as to the beauty of the group. The naturalness of the men
: only theme. She hadn't learned to respect the men and what they wanted.
: I have seen the spirit of the group, and I respect the group and feel it
: should always continue a men only group.
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: Nuffsaid Ltsb.
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