Rodger,
Many of the pictures taken in Atchee show the Uintah's Master Mechanic Scott Shafer. He has been credited with keeping the URy's equipment in tip-top shape during his tenure there.
I have always wondered - what did he do after the demise of the Uintah? Where did he go? Surely a man of his obvious skill was much in demand.
Also, where did he learn his trade? During your research, have you ever tracked down any of his relatives?
Thanks,
Matt Hutson
M.P. 360 on the Royal Gorge Route