***Ever heard about The Donner Party that was lost in the High Sierras of California in 1846? ***
Or Albert Packer in Colorado.
Here Plains Indians showed true generosity for white strangers in their midst. The Ute Tribe gave shelter, cared for and fed a group of gold miners until they insisted on leaving against strong warnings:
The party arrived in January 1874 into Chief Ouray's Ute camp in northwestern Colorado, near Montrose, where they were cared for and urged to remain until spring. At that time of year, the mountain passes were treacherous, the Ute said, and snow could bury men. It would not be wise to proceed.
Later the men were found slaughtered and devoured by Mr. Packer. There is a drawing of the crime scene on the link above