Back from the Mountains

The old iron forge at the entrance to the reservation.

Matt (l.) and friends arrive for the weekend from Hampton Roads after a 7 hour caravan.

Ah, the mountains.

Headed over to the dance area on Saturday morning.

Two of the lodges brought from various dancers.

Matt® and Uncle Bob Hardy on the left, the dance advisor and mentor for the team.

Matt participating in an “intertribal,” or open, dance.

Matt competing in the traditional style category (he took second place).

Matt and Tommy, one of the judges who dances Traditional (old style).

Matt after the competition.

Matt working on his beadwork before heading back home.