In early October, the Museum of the Mountain Man put out a “Call for Papers” for its new academic peer-reviewed publication, "The Rocky Mountain Fur Trade Journal", which will be an annual publication for the Museum. The Journal will serve as an avenue for researchers to showcase new ideas and topics related to this important era in American history. Up to ten authors will be selected for inclusion in the first issue, each to receive a $1,000 cash award. Winning authors will be invited to present their research in a special forum at the Museum to be held during the publication’s debut at the 2007 Green River Rendezvous Days in Pinedale July 12-15. The Museum of the Mountain Man opened its doors in Pinedale in 1990. It focuses on the Rocky Mountain Fur Trade and mountain man history, Plains Indian culture, western history, natural history and the arts. More