In the mid 1800's many American's headed West in search of gold and adventure. These folks traveled on horse and buggies down perilous trails filled with bandits, wild animals, and hostile
Indians in an effort to strike it rich. Our story follows a young man from Virginia, Eli Johnson, who shares the same dream of discovering gold. His plans are derailed as a card game goes bad
in a small hotel/saloon in the mountains of Colorado, and is forced to live a life on the run with his comrade Curly Bill. Along the way, the men encounter a host of interesting characters,
battle dangerous animals, and try to stay one step ahead of a group of bandits looking for revenge. The men learn valuable lessons about friendship, survival , and a love for the great
outdoors.