Blacksmithing

A staff blacksmith will acquaint you with a working forge, blower, leg vice and hardie, and an array of tongs used to grip red-hot iron. He will discuss and demonstrate techniques for firing the forge, working metal, and tempering the finished product.

Campsites offering this program: Black Mountain

Treks 12-13 12-16 12-21
7-2 7-9 7-10
9-1 9-4 9-12 take this program at Black Mountain

Photos at French Henry

Blacksmithing

Blacksmithing at French Henry

Photos at Cyphers Mine

Blacksmithing at Cypher's Mine

The forge at Cyphers Mine

The Forge at Cypher's Mine

Blacksmithing at Cypher's

Blacksmithing at Cypher's

Blacksmith at Cyphers Mine

Blacksmithing at Cyphers Mine

Blacksmithing at Cyphers Mine

Blacksmithing at Cyphers Mine

Blacksmithing at Cyphers Mine

Blacksmithing at Cypher's

Photos at Black Mountain

Blacksmithing at Black Mountain

Crew Leader showing the crew the tools of the trade

The forge at Black Mountain

blacksmith at black mt camp

The forge at Black Mt Camp

The Forge at Black Mountain

Photos at Metcalf Station

Blacksmithing at Metcalf Station

Blacksmithing at Metcalf Station