Oregon

Horses

Oxen

Mules

Pack as much transportable food as possible.

Pack for two months of your journey.

You hire him and pay him all the money upfront.

You don't hire him. $50 is a lot.

You hire him but only pay half now and half when you reach Oregon.

April

July

October

Pay $10 for a ferry to take you across.

Try to cross it yourself.

Travel along the river and look for an easier spot to cross.

Get everyone on the wagon and roll down.

Just avoid the slope by going around Ash Hallow.

Detach the oxen and lower the wagon slowly using ropes.

Send out family to pick up Buffalo Chips.

You'll be fine for one night without a fire.

Use some on the extra plans on your schooner.

Detour to a nearby fort.

Leave them on the side of the trail.

Wait to see if they will get better or die before you move on.

Time is too important.

Stop and party for a week.

Stop and party for 2-3 days.

California sounds nicer.

No, let's stick with the Oregon Trail.

Go out to hunt buffalo.

Buy the food at the fort and hunt.

Spend $10 on food at the fort.

Pay $10 for a boatman to take you across the Columbia River.

Take the toll road for $5.

Sneak onto the toll road so you don't have to pay.