<P> In 1812 Robert Stuart and six companions from the Pacific Fur Company ( the Astorians ) happened to cross the Rockies at this point , while trying to avoid Indians further north , on their return to St. Louis , Missouri from Astoria , Oregon . In 1856 Ramsay Crooks , one of the party , wrote a letter describing their journey : </P>
<P> In 1812 Robert Stuart and six companions from the Pacific Fur Company ( the Astorians ) happened to cross the Rockies at this point , while trying to avoid Indians further north , on their return to St. Louis , Missouri from Astoria , Oregon . In 1856 Ramsay Crooks , one of the party , wrote a letter describing their journey : </P>
who discovered south pass in the oregon country
who discovered south pass in the oregon country
Robert Stuart and six companions from the Pacific Fur Company
Robert Stuart and six companions from the Pacific Fur Company