Mountain men

Mountain men were trappers and explorers that roamed the Rocky Mountains from about 1810 to the early 1840s. These were primarily beaver trappers but included some who mainly wanted to explore the West.

Related Topics:
Trapper - Explorer - Rocky Mountains - 1810 - 1840s - Beaver

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The stereotypical mountain man was depicted as a loner dressed in animal pelts, sporting bushy facial hair and carrying a muzzle loader and butcher knife, commenly refered to a "scalpin' knife." Although depicted wearing pelts and furs, it is a incorrect description. For a more accurate depiction look at the art work of Alfred Jacob Miller. Some mountain men were gruff, while others were well-mannered, however, they were romanticized as honorable men with their own chivalrous code who would help their brethren, but were more at home in the wild.

Related Topics:
Muzzle loader - Butcher knife

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See also: List of Mountain Men, Noble Savage

Related Topics:
List of Mountain Men - Noble Savage

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