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Travel Directions:
From Hwy 1 (Trans-Canada Hwy), take Hwy 21 north to Township Road 263. Turn right (east) on 263. Rockyford is at the intersection of 263 and Range Road 233. From Main Street, Rockyford (where you will find three Brokeback buildings), walk approximately two blocks northeast on 1st Avenue E to the rodeo grounds. See:

http://www.FindingBrokeback.com/Rockyford/r05.htm

Remarks:
Climb the very narrow set of metal stairs. Welcome to the rodeo announcer’s box! This is a great spot to look over the barrel racing and bull riding venues, the spectator stands, and the dropped-hat site. Even Jack and Lureen’s parking spot can be viewed from this elevated perch.

In case you did not know, there is quite an art to rodeo announcing. Some rodeo announcers are themselves celebrities. If you doubt it, take a look at http://www.rodeoannouncer.com

Brokeback’s rodeo announcer was Duval Lang. Lang was already versed in Larry McMurtry’s work, having played a small role in the television miniseries Lonesome Dove.

Quotation:
“And the time is 16 and 9.”