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”The night of July 5 was according to Clark, “so cold that I could not sleep.” The next day they were assaulted by a freezing rain shower accompanied by viloent winds, which forced them to take cover for a hour and a half. When the squall passed, they proceeded down Trail Creek into thirteen-mile-wide Big Hole, a high mountain valley rimmed to the east by ten-thousand-foot peaks of today’s Pioneer Mountains. |
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On their way south, Clark came upon present day Jackson Hot Spring, “too hot for a man to endure his hand in it 3 seconds.” Clark stopped for a little outdoor fun and had Sergeant Pryor and Private Shields cook small pieces of meat in the hot, sulfer-tinged waters.
David J. Peck, “Or Perish in the Attempt” 2002 Farcountry Press -- more details
The recognized significance of their journey, along with our understanding of the struggle involved, has grown with each passing year, particularly with the arrival of the bicentennial of this epic adventure. The dimensions, hardships, and precise details of their journey have been exhaustively documented, especially within the internet format for all to become familiar with. Below are listed a number of excellent online resources providing a wide array of information about their travels.
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