We camped in the lovely mountain meadow below the peak for three days on our packtrip. The rock where the plaque is located sits in a random place; you have to really know where it is to find it. Upon our visit, we noticed the bronze plaque was not secure. By any means. It seemed to all, that should it be left in this unsecured manner, it would be just a matter of time before it got taken. This is a picture taken prior to
securing.
It was decided a return trip would be made to secure the plaque. Tom and Ken and Mike put the plan into action. These three men - mountain men, game protectors and gentlemen, all three - returned to the plaque over Labor Day weekend with a plan.
The horse back ride into the area is about 18 miles. Sitting below and pointing to the peak named after Slim Pendagraft, the history of how the plaque got on the rock originally is under current investigation. Ken said he performed the operation in his mind every night since we visited the plaqued rock on our summer trip. Tom and Ken worked on various methods using various products. Mike assisted. Friend Coralia got a much-deserved break back to an area she knows very well.
Secured for many more years, the task was a success! We all rode out on Sunday knowing the plaque would stay secured to the rock, pointing to the mountain, honoring a man I hope to learn much more about as I work toward an article for publication about Slim Pendergraft. Mountain Man, Game Protector and Gentlemen.
Some more images from the weekend backcountry trip.
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