Introducing: Legends of the Old West - The Donner Party (Part 1)

This is a sneak preview of an amazing survival story brought to you by our friends over at Legends of the Old West. The Donner Party is one of the most infamous survival tales in American history. In 1846, the group of pioneers set out to cross the American West. But while the trip started badly, it ended even worse… That winter, 81 people found themselves trapped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Only 45 made it out. And the accounts of how they did it have reverberated down through the years. If you enjoy Episode 1 of this legendary true tale and want to hear more, follow ‘Legends of the Old West’ wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices