A taste of life in the Old West

Avid outdoorsmen can experience American Old West-style shooting and throwing competition at the Sierra Madre Muzzleloaders Mountain Man Rendezvous.

The all-ages, Old West-themed event is sponsored by the Sierra Madre Muzzleloader Rifle Club, and runs July 26-28 in Encampment. The public is invited to all events and activities, and kids’ games take place during all three days.

“I have seen little kids from 11 years old up to people in their 80s participate,” said Josh Saier, President of the Sierra Madre Muzzleloader Rifle Club. “Fortunately we have been pretty steady with around 100 participa...