Remington Described “The Mountain Man” As One Of The "Old Iroquois Trappers Who Followed The Fur Companies In The Rocky Mountains In The 1830s & 40s," Probably Referring To French Canadian Trappers. The Sculptor Chose A Dramatic Episode In The Daily Life Of A Trapper, His And His Mount's Descent On An Almost Vertical Slope. Man And Horse Work Together To Make The Trip Down A Treacherously Rocky Decline: The Horse Has Been Given Gull Rein To Choose Its Pace And Path; The Rider Leans Sharply Back And Balances Himself By Holding On To The Tail Strap With His Right Hand. 12"H X13"W