Legend and lore begin somewhere. In the mid 1800's, peak of the gold rush, northwestern mountains of Washington State, the Indians call it S’cwene’y’ti.
Indian lore becomes reality for a trapper turned wagon master when mountain man BN Carlson leads a handful of hopeful frontiersmen westward. Some aspiring to cash in on the gold rush, others leaving their past behind, the patrons of the small wagon train follow their dreams; their second mistake, trespassing into the northern woods, their first, trusting in their fellow man.
The Indians honor and protect the Northern Woods. The S’cwene’y’ti defends their territory. The price of admission can hold tragic consequences for those unfortunate souls trespassing into the sacred territory. Far worse circumstances await those brought unwillingly to the secret valley.
No one knows this more than five unsuspecting mountain men seeking to strike it rich as loggers, and a small Indian rescue party attempting to impress their old chief. Get rich schemes in the northern woods bring death quicker than riches. Rescuers soon find themselves in need of rescue.
BN holds the key to their survival and only if he makes the right decisions. By self admission, he’s not cut out for this wagon master trade, struggles with the responsibility and discipline required to ensure safe passage for the patrons.
Be warned. Stay away from the North Woods!