TALES FROM THE TRAPLINE

Hear true life stories about some of the tough and independent men who worked as trappers during the early days of Kootenay history. Learn about the challenges of their occupation and the many dangers which could turn an ordinary trip up the trapline into their last trip to anywhere.

Excerpt:
“In the spring of 1914 White Man Jim Crawford failed to from his trapping cabin in the upper reaches of the Goat River near Kitchener.  At first there was no alarm but when days turned to weeks, a search party was formed and a small group of men headed up into the mountains.

“As the searchers drew near his cabin, which stood about a quarter of a mile above the confluence of Lavola Creek and the Goat River, a feeling of unease took possession of the party. The surface of the snow was undisturbed except for game tracks and there was no smell of wood smoke in the air. When they reached the cabin their hearts sank.  There was no cheery plume of smoke, in fact the building was almost completely covered with snow.  Several hours later after digging their way down to the door their worst fears were realized - White Man Jim Crawford was dead in his bed.”