TRAVEL TALKS/LECTURES

"RIDING THE OUTLAW TRAIL"

In the footsteps of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid ...

Is about gruelling horseback journey with Richard Adamson across 2,000 miles of desert, mountain, canyon and high plains wilderness through New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, following a trail of the most elusive, successful Western outlaws!

This monumental trek culminated from 7 years research, 3 riding vacations, between driving an estimated 15,000 miles across 9 states of America. In April 1999, 100 years after Butch and Sundance were at their peak I decided to attempt an epic journey to relive an element of a heroic bygone age. For over 5  months I tasted pure freedom and found a slice of the old West that was...

Narrative is supported by slides taken (including the infamous remote hideouts) where the outlaw gangs based their operations from. I disclose the history of the bandit riders, their success,  Hollywood's input and the technicalities of mounting such a venture.

Need a speaker  for your event? email: simon@outlawtrails.com