On this day they passed the monument Gass and his companions had erected at their farthest point in 1864.

The rapids were now "more formidable" than any yet seen, and Wheeler was "satisfied" that no one had ever gone higher.

This was true, and it is probable no one will ever try to go up this portion again.

The way to make the passage is from above, the work being less and the danger no greater.

Wherever a portage can be made going up it can also be made going down.