Why Go West?

  • WEEK 1: Started with 1500lbs. Lost 100lbs.

  • WEEK 3: Share food. Lose 200lbs.

  • WEEK 4: Arrive at a river. Brought fishing tackle. Lose 100lbs.

  • WEEK 6: In Nabraska. Brought rope and pulleys. Lose only 100 lbs.

  • WEEK 7: In Siuox Tribe territory. Lose no food.

  • WEEK 8: Spot a herd of buffalos. Kill none. Lose no food.

  • WEEK 10: Sickness has struck our wagon. 200lbs lost.

  • WEEK 13: Indians raid our wagon. 100lbs lost.

  • WEEK 15: In Western Navada. Forgot blankets and 200lbs lost.

  • WEEK 16: Made it to Sierra Mountains. 800lbs left.