One of his annalists writes: "Young Kit, at this period of his life, imitated the example set by his elders, for he wished to be considered by them as an equal and a friend.
He however passed through this terrible ordeal, which most frequently ruins its votary, and eventually came out brighter, clearer and more noble for the conscience polish which he received.

He contracted no bad habits, but learned the usefulness and happiness of resisting temptation; and became so well schooled that he was able, by the caution and advice of wisdom founded on experience, to prevent many a promising and skilful hand from grasping ruin in the same vortex." In the fall of this year Kit joined another trapping expedition.

Its destination was to the innumerable streams and valleys among the Rocky mountains.

Mr.Fitzpatrick, a man of good reputation and a veteran trapper, had charge of the party.

Crossing a pass of the Rocky mountains, they pursued their route in a direction nearly north, a distance of about three hundred miles, till they reached the head waters of the Platte river.