Rawhiding

RAWHIDING was an unusual technique for transporting ore from mines located high in the mountains of the Interior. The ore was placed on a large cow hide that was wrapped and tied securely with leather thongs. This "package" was then skidded down the mountainside by horse or donkey. The hide was always placed hair side out to create some drag to assist the animals. It was said that on steep slopes experienced animals knew enough to sit on the load and ride it down. Rawhiding was also used to...

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