Sunday, April 9th Kickoff Fireside - 6:00pm for all Parents/Youth/Leaders attending trek
Mutual every Tuesday night! Please try to have your son or daughter there. Most of the activities are designed to help prepare them for Pioneer trek.
Departure: Be at the church no later than 6:00am on Monday, July 24th. We will leave promptly at 6:30am. Please get a good night's rest the night before.
Basic Trek Schedule:
Monday - travel to Martin's Cove. Start time 2pm, trek 3 miles to Cherry Creek campground.
Tuesday - trek to Martin's Cove 7 miles
Wednesday - trek Sixth Crossing 6 miles
Thursday - trek Rocky Ridge 14 miles
Friday - Depart for home
Be physically prepared!
Pioneer treks require physical stamina, which you can develop by obeying the Word of Wisdom, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. Physical preparation cannot be completed in a short period of time. Be prepared to walk 3 miles an hour and be capable of walking up to 15 miles a day while pulling a handcart over rough terrain. Slowly build up your endurance to avoid injury. Do not buy new shoes right before trek. At the latest give yourself a month to break in your shoes. Trek is not a fun place to get blisters. Athletic, cross train or running shoes are recommended. (No Keds or Converse shoes.)
Supply List:
Please go to our Packing List page for the complete list.
Do Not Bring:
Cell phones
Gaming Systems
Other electronic devices other than a camera (not a phone camera)
**Return your permission slips to Brother & Sister Allgood or one of your youth leaders.**
Your daughter or son will be required to have this form returned to the trek coordinators. You can access this form by clicking on the link below:
Permission and Medical Release Form
Safety First:
Please visit the church's safety and health page and become acquainted with the safety guidelines for church activities.
Be Wise
Learn all you can about trek. Visit the church's pioneer trek page on lds.org for a variety of other trek information.
Watch "Sweetwater Rescue" to learn the history of the Martin & Willie Handcart Companies. It is an informative 45 minute documentary.
Find your Pioneer Ancestors
Each person on trek will be given a pioneer for whom they will trek. We want the youth to research their own ancestry to find out if they have someone who crossed with the Willie, Martin, Hunt, or Hodgett companies or was part of the rescue party from Salt Lake. If they do not have an ancestor in one of these groups they will be assigned one. Please let us know as soon as you can if you have an ancestor in one of these groups. In addition, we want them to find a "pioneer" ancestor of their own. This "pioneer" could be the first person baptized in their family or have crossed the plains with another company or that inspires you in some way. Learn their story by heart and be prepared to share it with your trek family. They only have to bring the extra pioneer story if they did not already have an ancestor in the Willie/Martin/Hunt/Hodgett/rescuers group. It is encouraged that they bring the extra ancestor story for their own benefit but it is not required if they are already trekking for a pioneer ancestor in the Willie/Martin/Hunt/Hodgett/rescuers group. For help on finding your ancestors go to the Finding Pioneers Page.
Be Spiritually Prepared!
- Pray individually and with your family every day.
- Listen to and heed the Spirit.
- Read and study your scriptures daily. Pay special attention to the gospel principles that can be taught on trek.
- Go to the temple regularly.
- Learn about church history, ancestors, and the handcart pioneers. What can you learn from them now?
- Learn all you can about your assigned handcart pioneer. What can you learn from their story?
- Improve teaching and listening skills.
- Prepare for a spiritual experience by praying for one. Pray that you will be open to the promptings and influence of the Spirit.
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