Bigfoot Expeditions: the Search for Sasquatch
Posted by: Craig Woolheater on December 6th, 2007
Bigfoot Expeditions: the Search for Sasquatch
State Capital Museum and Outreach Center
211 21st Avenue SW Olympia, Washington 98501
(360) 753- 2580
WashingtonHistory.orgSaturday, January 26, 2008 1 to 4 PM
Admission is free with a suggested donation of $2.002007 marks the 40th anniversary of the famous Patterson-Gimlin film made in northern California. This film features a female Bigfoot striding next to a sandy creek. Scientists world-wide have studied this film and remain divided upon its authenticity, however the filmmakers Bob Gimlin and the late Roger Patterson have stood by their photographic evidence. Expedition partner and outfitter Bob Gimlin will join us for an audience discussion about his experience on the Bluff Creek expedition and the famous encounter on the trail, made immortal in the 24 feet of film images Patterson recorded.
Longtime Bigfoot field researcher Richard Noll is well-known for the Skookum cast he made near Mt. St. Helens in 2000. The cast is a reproduction of a massive impression or Bigfoot body print. Mr. Noll, a featured expert on the History Channel’s Monster Quest and other programs, will speak about the Skookum cast and about his research on Bigfoot.
The State Capital Museum is located in Olympia six blocks south of the Capitol Building at 211 21st Avenue South West. The State Capital Museum is a division of the Washington State Historical Society. The museum presents exhibits, programs, and events that bring to life the stories of Washington’s history. For more information, please call the State Capital Museum at 360-753-2580, or visit us on the web at www.washingtonhistory.org. Gwen Perkins, guest curator
“Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch” exhibit
Co-founder of Cryptomundo in 2005.
I have appeared in or contributed to the following TV programs, documentaries and films:
OLN's Mysterious Encounters: "Caddo Critter", Southern Fried Bigfoot, Travel Channel's Weird Travels: "Bigfoot", History Channel's MonsterQuest: "Swamp Stalker", The Wild Man of the Navidad, Destination America's Monsters and Mysteries in America: Texas Terror - Lake Worth Monster, Animal Planet's Finding Bigfoot: Return to Boggy Creek and Beast of the Bayou.
Very kool. Thanks for the heads up Craig. I for one will be there. As long as we don’t have to work on that Saturday.
Man, this is totally awesome news. I am stoked, and now I can’t wait for Jan. 26th. This is where I met Jeff Meldrum, Peter Byrne & Bob Pyle. I knew only good things would come from this exhibit. A chance to meet Bob Gimlin is just awesome. And meeting Rick Noll will be just as kool. thanks again for the heads up Craig.
Sounds cool!
Wish I could be there. It would be one of the highlights of my life to meet Gimlin.
I wonder if Rick Noll is planning any expeditions in this area in 08? And if he might need an extra hand. A trail grunt even. It would be my pleasure to lend a helping hand in the bush.
The only thing that’s kept me believing in bigfoot is the Paterson film. I can’t see how that could be a costume back in 67 which by the way happened on my birthday.
God willing, I’ll be there. It should be a little less than 1 1/2 hours from where I live in the Lower Columbia area to get there, and I’m quite stoked about meeting Bob Gimlin. Would Craig-or anyone-know if Mr. Gimlin would chat for a short while, perhaps even autograph a book?
I’d like to be there too. I think few of us consider the price people sometimes pay for evidence they present or advocacy they maintain for Bigfoot’s existance. What has happened to Meldrum and Krantz before him at the hands of their lesser known colleagues, is disgraceful. And we all know how filming Patty has almost ruined Bob Gimlin’s life. With all repect to the brave souls out in the field doing the searching, I doubt any sasquatch will ever be found as a result of anyones expedition. These will continue to result in inconclusive, unresolved pseudo adventures on basic cable networks.This just seems like busy work to me. One or two people alone for an extended time in a region claimed as the territory of a sasquatch, may have an encounter. Otherwise, I think the only thing that will suceed are camera traps left near game trails and water sources for years at a time.
I spoke with the program organizer in regards to your question, Bob K., and she says that Bob Gimlin isn’t going to have a formal program. He’ll be visiting with people and answering questions- I can’t speak to the autographs but thus far, I’ve always found the Sasquatch community to be some of the most open, wonderful people I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
We’re hoping to add an additional speaker as well who will focus on the film but I don’t have details on that yet. I try to update Cryptomundo on all the programming with the exhibit though- this is one of my favorite websites. 😉
– Gwen
Bob K. I don’t see why he wouldn’t sign a book for you. As long as it isn’t interfering with anything. I’m really not a gambling man, but I bet he would be happy to do so.