Mountain Men History

Francisco Marches in the Rocky Mountain area with soldiers, slaves, and missionaries.

Was known as the "First Mountain Man". John Colter was the first to explore the Yellowstone area as a European decent. John Colter later joined the Lewis and Clark expedition from 1804-1806.

Was the first European to discover and cross the rocky mountains as a part of his journey.

Benjamin was a French Born officer and was a trapper who explored most of the west. (Oregon region)

Was a fur trapper, trader, and a trailblazer. He was important because he helped white settlers settle in the west.

Was the first overland expedition to discover the pacific coast and other parts of the west.

Was a trapper and and frontiersman. His mainly known for being a guide in the west.

One of the most well known Mountain men of the century. He also established the "Rocky Mountain Fur Company" in 1830.