Montana Trapping and Teepee Culture

In the video, Tom Oar and Will Stringfellow prepare for the grand opening of their trading post. They focus on setting up a rare elkhide teepee, which requires crafting poles by hand. The video highlights their skills in traditional methods and their long-standing friendship. As they set up the teepee, they reflect on their past experiences and the changes in materials used over the years. The video concludes with Tom reflecting on his life as a mountain man and setting up a tomahawk throwing area.

What is the primary activity of a Montana trapper during the winter?

• Solitary work

• Gardening

• Fishing

• Trading furs

Who is Tom Oar's partner in preparing for the trading season?

• Mike Johnson

• Sam Smith

• John Doe

• Will Stringfellow

What rare item did Will acquire for the trading post?

• A gold coin

• An elkhide teepee

• A rare book

• A vintage car

What type of wood do Tom and Will seek for the teepee poles?

• Maple

• Oak

• Lodgepole pine

• Cedar

What is the main challenge in setting up the elkhide teepee?

• Transporting the teepee

• Crafting the missing poles

• Decorating the teepee

• Finding the right location

How do Tom and Will prepare the poles for the teepee?

• Paint them

• Carve designs

• Scrape bark and cut limbs

• Soak in water

What style is the teepee that Tom and Will set up?

• Cheyenne

• Sioux

• Navajo

• Apache

What material were original teepees made from?

• Canvas

• Wool

• Plastic

• Buffalo hide or alkyde

What additional activity do Tom and Will set up at the trading post?

• Archery range

• Fishing pond

• Tomahawk throwing

• Horse riding

What does Tom reflect on as he turns 80?

• His family history

• His travels around the world

• His life as a mountain man

• His career as a teacher