About CLN Author:
Peter Varlet

Author Biography

Peter Varlet’s the cowboy critic you love to hate, until he’s right. Born during a thunderstorm in 1972 in Bismarck, North Dakota, he grew up watching his WWII vet dad battle to save their farm from corporate claws. Now, Peter’s the unapologetic voice of Western culture, with a historian’s grip on America’s past, acknowledging both its heroes and hypocrites.

His truth to power articles are a no-holds-barred zone for rodeo reviews, cowboy movie takedowns, and ranching tricks that work. He’ll tell you why your country singer’s a fraud and how to fix a fence with only baling wire and spite.

Peter despises corporate factory farms taking over and cherishes the DIY grit of real Americans. Politically correct? Nope. Trustworthy? Damn straight. He’s saving the West, one brutal truth at a time.

CLN Stories By Peter Varlet

84th Annual Omak Stampede

Rodeo News 9 years ago

The coveted Omak Stampede kicks off on their 84th year in Omak, Washington. Come out and join in on the fun...

By Peter Varlet
Snake River Stampede 2017

Rodeo News 9 years ago

The exciting Snake River Stampede is scheduled for July 18-22 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho! This is one...

By Peter Varlet
The Days of ’47 Rodeo 2017

Rodeo News 9 years ago

Days of '47 Rodeo kicks off in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 19 through July 24! This is one rodeo...

By Peter Varlet
Ogden Pioneer Days 2017

Rodeo News 9 years ago

Come see one of the top 5 PRCA Large rodeos at the Ogden Pioneer Days in Ogden, Utah. The rodeo goes...

By Peter Varlet
CINCH Shootout 2017 at Cheyenne Frontier Days

Rodeo News 9 years ago

The CINCH Shootout takes place July 21, 2017, as part of the the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo extravaganza. Come check out...

By Peter Varlet