Spring of 1832 found Sam Ogden and his partner, Clyde Patterson feeling the itch of trapping season. In the high mountains, for the beaver, snow melt was already causing these highly intelligent animals to rush about in a desperate effort to save their dams and lodges from the onslaught of rushing water. One Valley near the Gunnison range, is particularly busy with the activity of many beaver colonies. It is called, "Grizzly Bear Valley." In this...