Since its founding in 1990, the Museum of the Mountain Man has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the Rocky Mountain fur trade. Located in Pinedale, the Museum is operated by the Sublette County Historical Society in partnership with the county.

Published each July, this peer-reviewed journal explores the early 1800s fur trade in the Rocky Mountains. It provides researchers a platform to share new discoveries, insights, and ideas about this fascinating era.

Join us on the first Friday of December for one of the Museum’s most exciting fundraisers! Each year, individuals, organizations, and businesses create and donate unique wreaths, swags, and chocolate treats for the annual Wreath & Chocolate Auction.

Explore our extensive collection of rare and out-of-print books on the fur trade era. The Museum of the Mountain Man’s research library is open to scholars and history enthusiasts by appointment.

Preserve the legacy of the Rocky Mountain fur trade. The Museum of the Mountain Man relies on the generosity of donors who believe in keeping this important history alive.

By becoming a member of the Museum of the Mountain Man, you help build a strong foundation for preserving the history of the Rocky Mountain fur trade. Every membership level offers unique benefits.

When the Oscar winning film The Revenant was released in 2016 many questions arose on the accuracy of the historical information that was portrayed. Fur Trade historians have put to bed some of the speculation with well written research on this website.

The Museum of the Mountain Man partnered with The Ricketts Art Foundation and The Buffalo Bill Center of The West in creating a platform to showcase Alfred Jacob Miller’s works of art and the fur trade history that inspired them.