Jim Bridger - Part 3 - Go West!

The Explorers Podcast

Matt Breen

Education, Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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In part 3 of our series, the 1840s will feature waves of people coming west - including settlers, miners and Mormons. Bridger will build that will later become a part of the Oregon Trail, and become a guide for those looking to forge new routes through the mountains. Sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:26.9	Mountain Man and Explorer explorer Jim Bridger.
1:29.9	Last time, we left Bridger in St. Louis in 1839, the first time he had been back in 17 years.
1:36.3	Bridger was 35 years old and was known as one of the great mountain men of the West. His nickname was
1:41.3	Old Gabe. Bridger spent some time in St. Louis, although he didn't care for the hustle and bustle of the city.
1:47.0	He missed the mountains, as well as his family.
1:50.0	However, Bridger was now trying to negotiate the changing American West.
1:54.0	The fur trade industry was rapidly evolving, as we talked about last time.
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