We went over to the Centennial Valley last week and helped the Martinell's gather their cattle out of the high country and bring them down to the lower cow camp where they will stay until the snow drives them out this winter. We also weaned the calves off the cows and shipped the steers to a feedlot in Billings and the heifers down to the ranch. There were some really long days and a lot of riding involved. Had a great time though and spending 8 days in the valley is always a treat. Not many people live around there and the views are pretty spectacular. Weather was nice for the most part. The coldest we saw was 15 degrees one morning and it got up to 50 one afternoon.
Stryder gets his picture taken here every year after we have climbed into the high country.
Looking east into the Madison Valley and the West Yellowstone area.
The cows in the first pasture after we have gathered them out of the high country.
Heading out to gather on the second day - it is early in the morning.
Rowen and his mother Kristen. They start riding at a young age on this ranch.
Coffee and a sandwich after a morning of gathering.
Trailing the cows on the second day.
Calves in one of the pens.
Weaning and seperating the calves by sex.
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