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OUTLAW
So we held a #stellermeet in Capitol Reef National Park, which is "off the grid" and rich in old Wild West history and lore. We were accompanied by cool sponsors @keen, @backcountry, and @goalzero, and Steller editors!
Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch used this place as refuge for many years. Rough terrain, rocky mazes, and remoteness made Capitol Reef the perfect hideout. With lawmen on their trail, they needed a place to hide, and this was the place.
@cairofoster @iloveutah @irockutah
While in hiding, time was plentiful. Outlaws passed the time of day by telling stories. @hike_utah @cairofoster @kapowder @10ninjas @tbyrnes
and practiced quick draw against themselves, actually shooting their shadows.
As you can imagine, an outlaw rarely bathed, but self presentation was key. @i_chrissy
The Wild Bunch depended on climbing skills, providing ideal lookouts. @kapowder (Get ready to flip your phone) (Landscape)
Butch Cassidy Lore
One member of the Wild Bunch stole a horse from a boy. Weeks later Butch Cassidy found out and confronted the outlaw ordering him off the horse and told him "to start walking."
Pictured: @jordansmihphotography
Butch Cassidy Lore
A Wild Bunch outlaw, separated from the gang during a getaway, without a surviving horse, made his way back to Robbers Roost on foot, under dark Milky Way skies.
Pictured: @cory_harmon
#stellermeetcapitolreef gave us a peek inside the lives and conditions of the Wild Bunch led by Butch Cassidy. We had an epic time, and can't wait for the next gathering.
The Wild Bunch hideout was never discovered by lawmen.
S T E L L E R
cory_harmon
This is so good! Awesome photography and a fantastic story. 👊🏻
kapowder
Hahaha what a fun take. A wild bunch indeed!
cairofoster
Wow @iloveutah...this RULES. Happy to be a part of your Wild Bunch
iloveutah
@cory_harmon thanks Cory. Appreciate it man. 👊
iloveutah
@kapowder thanks Lexi. Lol. Total wild bunch.
iloveutah
@cairofoster thanks man. Glad you like it. I love this area and the lawless history. Always a wild bunch member. 👊
iloveutah
@Steller thanks for the republish!
10ninjas
Nice job! have you been to the yellowcat area north of moab to see some of the places they actually camped and wrote their names on the walls?
tbyrnes
You are a master storyteller. Love this and loved living like an outlaw for a few days with this Wild Bunch. ❤️
Chandra
Steller shadow on page 20!! 👍🏼
jsmithphoto
Awesome Kenyon! Cool history lesson. @iloveutah
irockutah
Excellent 👊🏼
Steller
#storyoftheday
jordanfoy
The best image ever on the last page!
Daisyrose
Interesting - thanks- wonderful images
iloveutah
Thank you @Steller 🙏
iloveutah
@Daisyrose thank you!
iloveutah
@jordanfoy that shadow play was so fun. We were all just laughing.
iloveutah
@jsmithphoto thanks Jordan !
iloveutah
@Chandra thanks Chandra!
iloveutah
@irockutah thanks buddy👊
iloveutah
@10ninjas ok, Thomas you're on to something. I've heard of yellowcat. I want to go there. Let's plan a trip.
iloveutah
@tbyrnes you are the true definition of an outlaw Tricia. Wild and free, defining your own rules. Love it. 👊
ninagraceless
This is great.
pmd
so cool
taribowest55
Superb.
i_chrissy
This is awesome. I love the photo of me putting on makeup! Hahaha!!! #girlygirlsrule
MicroBernard
Very imaginative. Great!
iloveutah
@ninagraceless thanks Nina, we need to get you out to Utah!
iloveutah
@pmd thanks Peter!
iloveutah
Thanks @taribowest55!
iloveutah
@i_chrissy yeah. Great capture!
iloveutah
@MicroBernard thanks Bernard!
ninagraceless
Agreed! Looks so beautiful.
otfonua
Very cool story Kenyon.
iloveutah
@otfonua thanks Ofa. Appreciate it buddy.
lilwordstudio
Your photos are amazing!!
iloveutah
@lilwordstudio thanks Melissa!
CherieRenee16
very cool to spell out STELLER with your shadows! Love it!
story2014
Love the story and beautiful photos
B__xy
👌🏼🍸👌🏼
iloveutah
Thank you @Steller for top stories of 2015 🙏🏻