In this chilling first installment, we follow the Donner Party from their hopeful beginnings to the deadly mistakes that led them into the Sierra Nevada mountains—trapped by snow, starvation, and isolation. As tensions rise and food supplies dwindle, the group splits: one desperate snowshoe party sets out to find help, while those left behind at Truckee Lake face a brutal winter with no end in sight. Join us again for the conclusion in part 2 available May 7, 2025.
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