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Beyond Alfred Jacob Miller: One Artist’s Perspective
By Tim V. Tanner
Artist Tim V. Tanner opens the volume with a thought-provoking exploration of Western art beyond Alfred Jacob Miller. He challenges long-held assumptions about the reliability of later artists, including Charles Russell and Frederic Remington, in their portrayals of the fur trade era.

John Colter and the Winter of 1806–1807
By Lawrence Loendorf
Archaeologist Lawrence Loendorf reexamines John Colter’s winter of 1806–1807, offering new insight into his movements and suggesting previously overlooked trade opportunities with the Mountain Shoshone.

Bearded Mountain Men: Fact or Fiction
By Clay J. Landry
Clay J. Landry investigates one of the fur trade’s most enduring images. Drawing on period records and more than 700 Miller illustrations, he reveals surprising findings about facial hair on the frontier.

The Vindication of Jim Bridger and His Tales of Yellowstone
By Tony Huhn
Tony Huhn revisits Jim Bridger’s once-doubted accounts of Yellowstone, showing how his vivid descriptions ultimately contributed to the creation of America’s first national park.

Hudson’s Bay Company Point Blankets: Notes on Prices and Color
By Thomas H. Holloway
Thomas H. Holloway examines one of the most iconic trade goods of the fur trade era—the Hudson’s Bay Company point blanket. Using archival sources, including orders, inventories, and the 1809 “Standard of Trade” from York Factory, he explores their pricing, color variations, and historical presence, separating myth from documented fact.

Rounding out the volume is a comprehensive index of articles published in the Museum of the Mountain Man Journal from 2007 through 2025. Organized by volume, these summaries highlight key insights from each contribution, making this publication a valuable reference for researchers and enthusiasts alike.