Running out of food was a real concern for travelers, especially if they did not encounter game like buffalo or deer for an extended period of time.

Fishing for trout was something they would have to do because starvation was a real concern especially if they were planning to go over a pass.

Which is why this choice adds 5 points.

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Trading for resources was another common option travelers did because they had to walk great distances and moccasins helped protect their feet and fur kept them warm.

Which is why this choice adds 5 points.

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Making the decision to setup camp instead of heading over the pass was a risk travelers had to take.

In many cases they would aim to get over the pass before winter hit, however, this did not always happen and waiting until the pass cleared up was the best option.

Which is why this choice adds 15 points.

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Making the decision to keep going and continue toward the pass was incredibly risky.

If they were to head over the pass but get stuck in a bad snowstorm, they would encounter challenges like severe frostbite, starvation and possibly death.

Which is why this choice subtracts 20 points.

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