It will be remembered that this stream, flowing from the western declivities of the mountains, is the most important tributary of the Columbia river.

Here the winter passed very pleasantly away without any incident which calls for record.

Rather an unusual quantity of snow fell.

But the trappers were warmly housed, with ample clothing and abundant fuel.
Every pleasant day hunters left the camp, and usually returned well laden with game.

Thus the larder of the trappers was well provided for.