Comparing John Colter And Tom's Yellowstone

It all started in the 1800's with Tom and John with their journey across Yellowstone, they both went at different times of our history. Between John Colter and Tom Murphy are. They both had to survive. They would need to make a Place to sleep for one to a few nights, they had something to help them get around. For example john most likely had snow shoes and Tom had ski's. I think that Tom had more advantage, John, Tom had a lot more helpful supplies first aid kit, two water bottles, Huge sleeping bag to keep him warm. John and Tom had to be out in Yellowstone for about one whole year.
Compare John Colter and To murphy both were able to survive at the dangerous Yellowstone. How John Murphy and Tom Colter would be able to sleep or survive