Braving the Elements: From Scorching Heat to Biting Cold
The brutal summer heat in the plains, frigid winters in the mountains, ceaseless torrential rain in the Pacific Northwest, and whipping winds across the plateaus were far from ideal for travel.
Surviving Food Scarcity: From Roots and Berries to Tallow Candles
Food scarcity was a daunting issue. The Corps, at times, had to resort to a diet of roots, berries, and even their tallow candles when they were unable to hunt or fish successfully.
Slithering Perils: Confronting the Menace of Snakes
Snakes were a menace throughout the journey. Encounters with venomous rattlesnakes were particularly common in the Great Plains region, posing a persistent risk to the Corps’ members.