Kit Carson: Mountain Man

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Let’s do this thing. What do you think? How tall was ole Kit, anyway?

[@mona_leisel]

I'd say 5'3

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

@@mona_leisel solid guess

[@fredhagman387]

@@WildWestExtravaganza Kit Carson was as tall as any man in history, taller than most.

[@Adniram.]

If I was a bettin' woman, which I am, Id be prepared to throw down 1 shiney quarter to say he was 5 ft 6. However, I spent all my shiney quarters back in San Anton'. Might fine whiskey. So with that said I will have to refuse your offer good sir and bid you a good day.

[@MicahBell_1860]

5'4"@@WildWestExtravaganza but I believe he identified as 6'4"

[@anthonyledington3143]

I said it before I'll say it again. You have a gift for teaching history man. I paid a lot for a lot less in college. And nothing like this was ever talked about. Thanks.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks man

[@dolodu]

Thank you for always dropping high value content. Still and always my favorite channel

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you for listening

[@themulletteer6839]

Got the chance to visit his home and museum during a trip to New Mexico as a teen. The Sange De Cristo range is some gorgeous country, man had taste for certain.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I bet

[@Truth_Teller_101]

You should do a video about Kit Carson's brother, Bill Carson. He had an interesting life too: he nabbed a cache of Confederate gold, and buried it in an unmarked grave, and then Tuco, Angel Eyes and Blondie embarked on an adventure to find it. It was quite a story.

[@Ymirson999]

A nicely balanced exposition. You show what an epic lifestyle Carson lived without mythologizing him. Well done.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@odinsson204]

Yaaaaassss!!! It Wednesday and Josh posted!! Kit is huge out here in Colorado.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Absolutely

[@kravin74]

Dogs are the best. They are just as much of the family as any person. To the person mentioned who recently lost theirs, I have no doubt you showed your dog a lot of love, the thing dogs want most from us. So for every day you had your dog it had what it wanted more than anything so it passed happy knowing it was loved into the next world. It's hard to think about getting another one when in pain of losing one I know. Almost feel guilty because you don't want to replace the one you lost but getting another dog helps tremendously I've learned over the years. With so many out there that need a good loving home it's a win win. Again I'm truly sorry.

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Love it when an episode drops while im at work. Im the solo electrician at the plant on 2nd shift and its nice to have a good listen to keep me company. If only for a short time. Much appreciated 🩸🦫 Jude, sorry for your loss. Aint nothing like a damn good dog.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Stay safe

[@rialobran]

I personally love the old mountain man stories, they epitomise the 'wild west' in my opinion. Superbly told story as always, regards from the UK.

[@jarvissheeler6624]

These stories on wild west extravaganza is how his poor boy travels and learns. Keep up the great work!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Glad you like them!

[@fredhagman387]

Carson has always been a legend larger than life. We have a place in northern New Mexico a short distance from Taos, Fort Union, and Rayado. His history in this area is immense. I consider Carson the most significant figure of Southwestern history.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Yep, his ranch was near Rayodo I believe

[@fredhagman387]

@@WildWestExtravaganza that is correct, he and his partner basically established Rayado. Nice museum there, worth the visit for sure

[@douglasrodenbach8000]

@@fredhagman387 he’s gotta be up there as a historical figure for the country as a whole. Absolute legend

[@racerk99]

Well written. Thank you. I enjoy the involvement of the poor chap that lost his dog. We know how that feels too. Thank you.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks!

[@4effort0error4]

One of my favorite Wild West legends, I’ve read so many tales of him. Awesome video!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you, check out part 2! Part 3 coming this Wednesday

[@tims.3950]

I've made this comment before but it bears repeating. Josh has never once asked us to "Like and Subscribe". Let's all just take a moment to let that sink in. Even if his channel wasn't so awesome, that alone would be enough to earn my respect. I die a little inside every time I'm asked to do that by other KZbin content creators. In sum, much like Kit Carson, Josh is one hell of a good man.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Don’t be giving me no ideas

[@tims.3950]

@@WildWestExtravaganza Speaking of ideas, what was Cracker Barrel thinking when they decided to remodel their interiors? It makes me unreasonably angry. I can't even put my finger on why it makes me so mad. I mean, can't we have anything nice anymore?

[@ClintonCaraway]

Jude, may your pal rest in peace and may your memories confront your weary heart and troubled mind!! God Bless!!

[@oioo32000]

Going to school in the four corners area in s.w. Colorado and my pops being a huge history buff I learned and heard a fair amount of circular information regarding the man. Never reading a book or studying particularity the name Carson repeatedly came up when the topic of local legends was in the air.(now I'm eager to learn more about him). Pops regarded him highly, my school teachers (including a few educators from the Navajo nation) didn't tell a positive anecdotal conclusion for anything good whatsoever when his name came up in s.w. studies. I concluded those who really know anything relative to their localities either love or hate him. Dad worked for the Ute tribe, many buddies of mine were local jicarrilla apache, Carson would help get there livestock returned no matter the foe. Hero to us, tyrant to others. Crazy how these things still persist

[@bubbajones6486]

Thinking of ya Jude, had to lay 1 of our girls down last week…little Beagle mix that wondered up to the house way back when; almost 16 years later she was our family…she was just so damned tired…she was ready…hopefully Tubby and our Chassi girl are out running the back 40 waiting on us. Truly appreciate the C.S. Lewis quote; Josh, thanks for that brother!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Sorry for your loss

[@witgar1]

Thanks

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank YOU

[@SentMyOwnWay]

Can’t wait for part 2. Thanks, Josh!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@taglor]

Love to Tuppy from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@derekzimmer6335]

Excellent! Prior to listening to listening to your podcast/presentation, I’d read enough about Kit Carson to know that you’d done your homework. You’re a great story teller. Now, off to buy you a coffee. I appreciate the enormous work you did. Thank you!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Wow, thank you!

[@webbsamples]

Excellent program Josh! Kit Carson is one of the most compelling characters of his era. I had never heard of Canyon de Chelly until I studied Carson's life about 30 years ago. Nothing like that place in North America. Glad you are doing more on Kit Carson.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Lots more to come

[@Alaska610ish]

I’ve learned so much listening to you! Thank you! Now I learned how to amputate an arm or leg.

[@Christian.L.K]

Love you man❤ keep it up!!!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Appreciate you

[@Blue-Blazes]

The movie Blazing Saddles is about as real as it gets portraying the wild west.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Agreed

[@99RiverSt]

Another great episode, Many Thanks!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you!

[@eldridgederring9325]

I listen to a ton of stuff like this bc of the nature of my work... & I gotta say that you might be the best. The writing is really, really good.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Wow, thank you! Comments like this make my day

[@jakesimmons-xu8hr]

Once again, thank you for sharing your gift and your knowledge with us!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you for listening to my ramblings

[@greesemonkeyarmy]

A quote from an individual who knew Kit well, "He was the most carefulist man I ever met."

[@whoopwhoop1584]

Always enjoy your time. You've come back strong.

[@jpocksmma1]

Awesome 🤘

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks ✌️

[@shanehunt7700]

Your gaining traction now Josh 68k subscriber's good to see your hard work is paying off.this is by far my favourite channel and I'm sure I'm not the only one.always good for a history lesson and a good laugh.be super proud bro U deserve it.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks!

[@pamartin]

Looking forward to next week. Thanks.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

You bet!

[@Richardbutticus]

The boys are back in town!!!!

[@rebel0948]

Very glad I found this channel honestly, great content my man

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Welcome aboard!

[@tommydeamon7657]

I read his auto biography back in either late grade school or maybey jr high so back in the 80,s sometime either way i allways dig yer presentation dedication and reserch thank you brother josh salute frome me,s tou you,s

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks Tommy

[@castironskilletgranny]

Awesome story telling

[@thewriter5186]

YEEEEE , HAAAAAAA, LETS GO Y'ALL 💯🤠💯

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Let’s goooooo

[@thewriter5186]

@@WildWestExtravaganza got a funny one for you bro , I got into a debate with a guy who calls him self brushy brett, he's got a channel solely dedicated too all who are deluded enough too believe brushy was the kid, so I told him some facts in his comment section, he's wasn't very impressed and tried his best to fight his corner, in the end he didn't have a leg to stand on and couldn't disprove any of the facts i threw at him , point being ,,, everything i learned about bill , and the real facts behind the claims he made , allllllllllll came from watching your videos , support the channel 💯 percent 🤠

[@WVF112469]

Your team living in Salem Oregon State Mental Institution really appreciate your presentation. A deep thinker here believe Kit Carson would probably fit right in with us. Thanks Josh!

[@psaub]

All right man! You got me with the dog shout out!

[@georgepretnick4460]

Kit Carson was a man of his times. He did what he and others had to do to survive. What's unfortunate is how many people today yearn to be just like their heroes from 200 or more years ago. Pretend mountain men and cowboys that idolize what they believe to be simpler and more satisfying times. They dream of the best and ignore everything bad. Fantasy mountain men and social rejectionists that don't have the self motivation to compete in the contemporary world, but believe they'd rather live when your arm had to be sawed off without anesthesia.

[@MicahBell_1860]

Doesn't take a big man, to be a big man

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Truth

[@ungenbunyon5548]

Brilliant video, thank you

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Gurstad]

Love your channel, your humour and your love for "Unforgiven"

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Great movie!

[@Bobbysixgun]

Awesome story can't wait for the rest of the story

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks buddy

[@andrewrolfe4334]

Very well done, sir.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks for listening

[@dannysimmons3167]

Good one. Getting here a little late this week

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks as always, Danny

[@jricknuts8067]

I was stationed at ft Carson CO for years. I was young then and never cared to look into who the post was named after. I have not even watched the video yet but just wanted to say thanks for making this. I'm definitely looking forward to learning something I should already know but don't here in the next 30 minutes

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Very cool

[@erinb23]

I've been missing the Rollin R! ☘️

[@joeheiby6545]

OOO SHI! Went to take a shower and here we go I love your channel you go 🍺

[@swhip897]

Sweet beaver is still dangerous to trap.😮 speaking of losses, my sister passed last month 😮 goona be a great series🎉

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Sorry to hear that

[@nonameuno9394]

Love your channel dude! Carson City and river are awesome places! Poor doggie in your story. Lost an awesome cat in that area of Nevada that retrieved quail rabbits for me! Coyote got him. Was pretty sad for weeks.I know how that feels. Lived in that area for years, pretty rough even in today's times I'll tell you.

[@brandonpaizfishing]

RIP Tuppy🙏🐕

[@kriyashivajiva]

well done

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@beau4129]

My favorite!!

[@-PanzerRabbit-]

Hi Josh 👋 It's 2am and this is just what I'm looking for :) Away we go...

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Away we go

[@bullhand_218]

Time to learn again boys🫡

[@captainflipoffcf3486]

Raton NM. Ra-tone.Love your channel.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Yep

[@terrymcguire8476]

After the beaver market collapsed , Carson ended up down in San Antonio and opened a used car lot. He also sold cell phones, but after a couple of years, the call of the wild got to him. He had enough of city life and went back out on the plains where he was eventually killed by Commanches that he repoed a car from.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Guess he made too much noise with that repo

[@terrymcguire8476]

@@WildWestExtravaganza Yeah he did. The commanches had to go back to riding nag horses. 😆

[@ericsimpson1176]

Josh: " if a woman is not into you she is just not into you" That is absolutely Not true, just inconspicuously let her know your filthy rich, all of a sudden she is really interested in you.

[@vixendoe6943]

Not all women are gold diggers. That kind of attitude is shallow and so very unattractive. A real turn off.

[@stephzeitler2483]

If you watch Petticoat Junction a tv show this is the day it aired on September 24, 1963 there Uncle Joe on the tv show played Joe Carson who had a relative by the name of Kit Carson so after watching this as a child growing up to learn about Kit Carson is awesome 😎

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Very cool

[@bobbybranham4830]

Very well told , enyoyed it

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thanks Bobby

[@wukong2282]

Never got in on a vid this early 🔥🔥

[@johndecker9983]

Oh man

[@captainflipoffcf3486]

Your pronunciation on Gila was perfect. Muy bueno. 8:20

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Finally

[@Guddy2Shuzz]

I am a direct descendant. So many stories of back then.

[@joeheiby6545]

Josh you are such a good story teller 🍺

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I try

[@plumberjd6811]

I live in a housing development know as Stagebarn. I live on Carson Ct. The street it branches off is Kit Carson Trail. I always wanted to know more about him. Thanks

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Welcome

[@brianMcGranahan0311]

Hey glad you’re back Josh! Love the mountain men era (as short lived as it was)

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Same

[@ninohiggs6339]

Hell, i will buy you a beer, coffee, and ahot of whiskey!

[@284Winchester]

Enjoy your podcast!

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@stevewalker4638]

Good story.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Thank you

[@J.Walker88]

21:48 I have never understood why guys get so stupid over a girl/ woman. They get so bad I’m embarrassed just witnessing it. My wife and I are 35yo and have been married for 15 years. And one of our first serious arguments I told her if she seriously doesn’t want me anymore, all she had to do is tell me in a calm cool, headed way and I would be gone. “I don’t want someone that doesn’t want me” and we have gone through a lot of troubles and the key is make up your mind that whatever it is you’re going to make it through it. I can also proudly say I’ve never spent one a night on the couch. The one time she told me to go to the couch, I said “no, if you don’t want to be beside me, you go to the couch. We haven’t had that problem since.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

I agree but there's a lot of insecure guys out there.

[@plymouthduster225]

Very interesting video as always Josh. Supposedly from what i had read, reading the dime novels about Kit Carson was what inspired Harry Alonzo Longabaugh aka The Sundance Kid to head west from his native state of Pennsylvania

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Interesting

[@EddieBloecher]

He was also immortalized in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Fort Carson The Mountain Post.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Yep

[@jameskelly7782]

Whiskey doesn't make the pain go away..... it makes it so you just don't care

[@dennistate5953]

Dogs are way better than humans. Love hurts. Praying for you brother. I shudder to not remember. Nor anticipate.❤

[@mikecook8712]

Man if you ever get a chance you should explore eastern Colorado... There's so much history you cover that actually has its own contribution to history... I grew up there, but now live between Clovis nm and Amarillo. Just south of BR aka old tascosa....😂 Man so much cool history here. Quannah Parker, chisim trail...

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

How do you like living there?

[@SmallTownCowboyWannabe]

@wildwestextravaganza Hey there! Listening from Quebec Canada. Great videos, keep em coming. Ps. Rendez - vous translated to english means place of meeting.

[@ray.shoesmith]

"Kit Carson Scouts" were Vietnamese ex-VC who switched sides and were attached to Marine units during the Vietnam War.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Correct

[@ericpanissidi6761]

There was a grade school in sourthern California named after him.

[@toomeyeh1]

A real short king. I love a bully who bullies bullies 😂

[@SlasherSociety09]

Badass

[@justinsane7128]

There's a little town in eastern Colorado that's named after him

[@DaleMontdale-xd1mc]

Hell yes!!

[@williamemerson1799]

Beaver trade still exists today. Just goes by other names. 😎👍🍺

[@mathes656]

As the great great grandson of william henry I still make 100% of my living from hunting ...... u do great videos dude and very accurate...... kit Carson was obsessed with carving his name in trees lol there all over my area lol

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Guide?

[@abrahammorrison6374]

Fess Parker, sang Ole Kit Carson. Can listen to the song on KZbin.

[@Skywalker-u6c]

Look up Meshach Browning, he’s both my 7th grandfather and uncle lol he’s frontiersman of Allegheny

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Will do

[@dennistate5953]

Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson were famous friends. Jailed for refusing to pay a new tax, Thoreau's friend visits him in jail. Henry! Why are you here?! A: Ralph! Why are you not?!❤

[@DB.KOOPER]

RIP Tuppy, sorry for your loos Jude. A dog IS member of a fmaily. I know mike have been and Im so sorry youre missing your friend. Best to ya mate.

[@JustAskYourQuestionAlready]

Man bro you should sell your narrative skills to other KZbinrs because your narration skills are unmatched. You could make even the most mundane things sound interesting

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Ha I wish

[@7996hobguy]

​@@JustAskYourQuestionAlready It's definitely better than the AI bots that are narrating many KZbin videos. Most of the AI narrations need some serious work, far too many mispronounced words make them unlistenable.

[@Dan-mm1yl]

I ❤the taste of beaver if you prepare it just right it soooo juicy when you eat it. Those trappers were lucky to be surrounded by all that beaver

[@mitchdroese84]

As an actual beaver trapper, i approve this message.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

Nice

[@TheRealSharpe]

Im trying to learn more about his activity in Oklahoma in 1864. Particularly fort Nichols in Cimarron county Oklahoma. More opportunity for you to make fun of Oklahomies lol. Im an Oklahomie btw. Born in Medicine park Hospital.

[@WildWestExtravaganza]

More to come

[@Lobo-tommy10]

RIP Tuppy 🐶

[@ALRIGHTYTHEN.]

15:30 "Native" women were equally as brutal as the men when it came to captives, so they're on equal footing with the men when it comes to the hostities that leads to those captives being captured. They're not innocent bystanders in the conflict.

[@sgtou812]

God bless tuppie!

[@Bill_tyler]

Franklin ky??