The Donner Party
What made the Donner Party such a tragic story?
4.1 (16)
40 mins
Explore the chilling true story of the Donner Party, a group of pioneers whose dream of California ended in tragedy, and unimaginable experiences. Also, discover how one shortcut and a series of misjudgments turned a hopeful journey into a brutal winter trap.
Ep 1:
A Shortcut to Disaster
Eighty-seven hopeful pioneers chase the promise of California's golden coast, trusting a stranger's untested shortcut that will cost them everything.
Ep 2:
The Trap Closes in the Wasatch
A grueling detour through brutal terrain, violent betrayals, and an early blizzard seal the Donner Party's fate high in the Sierra Nevada.
Discussions (17)
Victor
Level 8 · 8 mo agoBet Keseberg stole it all
Owen
Level 3 · 8 mo agoIt’s true regarding Hastings. He pushed that route without ever seeing it. Absolutely criminal.
Gideon
Level 9 · 9 mo agoBro wrote the guide without even playing the game.
