Kit Carson's Perilous Winter Trail Through the Rockies

1. What type of animal was Kit Carson riding when he led the expedition through the snow?

2. Why did Kit Carson decide to take the southern route instead of going through the pass?

3. How many soldiers were traveling with Kit Carson on this expedition?

4. What did Kit Carson feel beneath the ice crust when he knelt down and pressed his hand against the ground?

5. Who had originally shown Kit Carson the valley route many years before?