Jim Bridger
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Jim Bridger has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered (Jan 2026). Used as an example of how Ashley’s 100 shaped later settlement routes and infrastructure (Fort Bridger; guiding later expeditions).
American mountain man, trapper, scout, guide at Ashley’s 100; Rocky Mountain Fur Company (associated in early career) specializing in Frontier guiding, Western exploration, Trading post operations.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered |
| Role | American mountain man, trapper, scout, guide |
| Affiliation | Ashley’s 100; Rocky Mountain Fur Company (associated in early career) |
Who talks about Jim Bridger on podcasts?
Jim Bridger came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered.