Thompson Logging released from Encampment Mill lease

The Encampment Town Council voted unanimously to end the lease agreement with Thompson Logging for the Encampment Mill and to pay them $50,000 for the equipment upgrades made to the Encampment Mill during Thompson Logging’s time there. The council also voted to withhold $5,000 until Thompson Logging is able to remove the leftover lumber left on the property from their operations there.

Josh Saier and Joe Morrison of the Sierra Madre Muzzle-Loaders (SMML) spoke to the council about the group’s annual Mountain Man Rendezvous. Saier asked the council to grant use of the land for the event. Saier also asked the town for a $500 donation and four port-a-potties to be provided by the town for the rendezvous.

Around 137 shooters are scheduled to attend the rendezvous which is about 80 more than last year, according to Saier, who also said that the Mountain Men had voted to hold their state-wide event in Encampment this year but could not since the meet requires a 100-yard range to shoot. “If we could find the room to have that size range then (the SMML) would love to hold our state meet here,” Saier said.

The SMML Mountain Man Rendezvous will be held July 24 through July 26 in Encampment and is co-sponsored by the town of Encampment and is in cooperation with the Carbon County Visitors Council. The Public is invited to all events and activities.