Heimo Korth is surrounded by the beauty of his beloved Alaska. This photo is courtesy of James Campbell, author of “The Final Frontiersman: Heimo Korth and His Family, Alone in Alaska’s Arctic Wilderness.” Korth will be offering two demonstrations during the National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show in Escanaba.

ESCANABA — An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 outdoor enthusiasts are expected to attend the National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba later this month.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, July 27, through Saturday, July 29.

Many legendary trappers from across the U.S. will be selling their wares, giving demonstrations or just enjoying the show.

Admission is $10 for a one-day pass or $20 for a three-day pass, with free admission for children ages 12 and younger. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase and camping is available on the grounds.

One of the featured speakers will be Heimo Korth of Alaska. In 1975, Korth flew to Alaska to take a job as a packer for big game hunting guide Keith Koontz in the Brooks Range. They became friends and Koontz helped Korth get set up with a cabin for a winter of fur trapping.

The cabin was in a remote wilderness on Beaver Creek 70 miles south of Fort Yukon. Korth was alone with meager provisions and no experience with trapping or wilderness living. At first, times were tough, and he barely survived. But he hung on. In 1978, he built his own cabin that he trapped out of for the next 40 years. Among the furs Korth harvests in this northern boreal forest are wolf, fox, marten, wolverine, lynx and beaver. He has had several seasons of more than 100 martens harvested.

Korth received the Alaska Trapper Association’s Fabian Carey Trapper of the Year award in 2003. His sense of humor and engaging personality have won him friends near and far.

Korp has been featured as one of the cast of the popular reality TV show “The Last Alaskans.” The show has helped to portray fur trapping positively to audiences worldwide.

Korp will do two demonstrations, one on arctic fox and the other on wolf trapping. Many of the cast of the “Last Alaskans” will be attending the convention as well.

Marty Meierotto, previously on the History Channel’s reality show “Mountain Men,” will be in attendance.

U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Antique Village on the grounds will be open. The village offers visitors an interactive learning experience.

Local artisans demonstrate traditional handicrafts such as glass blowing, knitting, spinning, weaving, quilting, pottery and woodcarving. Many of these goods are available to purchase. The village also features a blacksmith shop, granary, barber shop, general store, cook shack and ice cream parlor. Exhibits include a steam-powered sawmill, railroad depot, schoolhouse, and an 80-ton Fairbanks diesel engine.

For more information go to www.uptrappers.com/nta-convention or contact event coordinator Roy Dahlgren at 906-399-1960 or trapperroy@outlook.com.