Episode 4 of 6 in a series on the Mountain Men that I wrote for Legends of the Old West. If you’ve seen the Oscar-winning movie The Revenant starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, you may think you know his story. But what happened after he survived the brutal bear attack, crawled hundreds of miles, and sought revenge is a saga all its own. The incredible survival of Hugh Glass wasn’t just about defying death once—it was about a life spent on the edge of civilization, pushing into the most dangerous and uncharted territories of the American frontier.
In this episode of Legends of the Old West, Hugh Glass: That Reckless Breed Of Men, we dive deep into the lesser-known chapters of Hugh Glass’s life after his famous encounter with the grizzly bear. From his failed attempt at revenge on the men who left him for dead to his ventures along the Santa Fe Trail, Glass continued to chart paths through hostile lands, enduring the challenges of the wild. But even after reclaiming his gun and his pride, Glass’s story was far from over. He would go on to survive deadly encounters with Native American warriors, and his legendary status as a mountain man would grow with every challenge he faced.
Join us as we explore the untold stories of Hugh Glass, a man whose resilience and sheer willpower made him one of the most iconic figures of the American West. Through triumph, heartbreak, and relentless survival, Glass’s journey is one that will leave you questioning how much one person can endure and still keep going.
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