Bad weather , rough terrain , growing opposition from his own ranks and unreliable guides all plagued Crook from the start .
Crook set out with one company from the 1st U.S. Cavalry on December 18 .
Bad weather , rough terrain , growing opposition from Crook 's own ranks and unreliable guides all Crook Crook from the start .
Crook set out with one company from the 1st U.S. Cavalry on December 18 .