Though Utah annually honors its pioneer legacy, it can be difficult for modern people to appreciate what the pioneers endured. This video, however, might help put the hardships of their trek into perspective.
From the number of people who made the journey (enough to fill 3.5 Conference Centers) to how much they could carry in their handcarts (about the average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey) the video draws modern comparisons to show today's viewers what it meant to be a pioneer.
Utah recently paid tribute to its pioneer forebears during its Pioneer Day celebrations on July 24.
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