Todd Weber was born on the east coast, and moved west in his early childhood. At a young age he became enthralled with stories of the fur traders, Indians and explorers of American history.

Making his first pair of moccasins as a young teenager, he continued building his collection of clothing and accouterments until he had either made or acquired all that was necessary to re-enact the life of a mountain man. Years of reading journals and studying historical accounts of the fascinating characters of America's past, he became self-taught on the
facts and details of this time in history.

Being a natural and talented craftsman, in 1978 Todd began making his livelihood from woodworking, sculpting and jewelry making. River running and camping became his favorite pastimes. Not only wanting to experience these adventures using modern gear, but also in a primitive style, he enjoyed an occasional mountain man rendezvous or horseback trip, carrying along those items true to a bygone era.

In conjunction with being an artist and jeweler, in 1989 he began working
for Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona as an Elderhostel coordinator and instructor. This afforded him the opportunity to utilize both his love of the outdoors and his knowledge in western history.

Over the last sixteen years, Todd has led numerous houseboating trips on Lake Powell and river trips in the Grand Canyon. He has taught countless groups the history of Lewis and Clark, the American mountain men, the Oregon Trail and John Wesley Powell and other river explorers of the
Grand Canyon.

For the Lewis and Clark bicentennial of 2004-2006 Todd was on the Columbia River on board the "Queen of the West" as historian for the American West Steamboat Company sharing his appreciation for the stamina, ingenuity and character that existed in those who helped shape the history of the American West. His period clothing and colorful
collection add to his presentations, making them visual and memorable.