Mountain men is a term for male
trappers or explorers who lives exclusively in the wilderness. They were popular
and romanticized during the 18th century. They were vital in
settling new territories and opening up new wagon trails that travelled through
the North American Rocky Mountains due to their knowledge in the geography of
the area. Later in life, many of these mountain men were hired by wagon
companies and fur trading companies as guides or hunters.
<span>Due to the demand for fur decreased because of a change in fashion and beavers were nearly extinct, mountain men were responsible for several discoveries that made travel easier for people moving west</span>