May 9, 2011
To the parents of our trek participants,
The following information is essential to you as parents in preparation for our pioneer trek activity in
June. A youth equipment list is enclosed with this communication.
The following is due by May 29, 2011. Please coordinate with your Young Men or Young Women
leaders.
1)
should be inspiring and personal to each son or daughter. These letters will be read by your
son/daughter during a special private time on trek.
2)
both personally and in their YM/YW programs. Each youth will be recognized for their efforts,
even if the pamphlet is not complete.
Specific dates/times and necessities:
1) Personal equipment will be loaded into trailers on Tuesday, June 14
equipment labeled with their full name, phone number and ward information to the stake center by
7:00pm (north parking lot). Sleeping bags and pillows can be loaded into a large sports bag or
garbage bag. Clothing and other personal items can be loaded into a separate smaller sports bag,
back pack, or comparable travel bag. We recommend the youth also bring a five-gallon bucket.
This bucket will be used for their daily trek supplies along the trail (the bulk of their personal
equipment will not be stored in the handcart during the day). The bucket can also be used as a
seat/chair.
2) Departure from the stake center will be on Wednesday, June 15
Youth should be dressed in pioneer cloths. They are not allowed to wear base ball caps. Cowboy
hats, bonnets or straw hats are acceptable head gear. Sun glasses and leather gloves are a must
(see equipment list for additional details). With the exception of disposable or digital cameras, no
electronic devices (including cell phones) are allowed. PLEASE remember to provide a good
breakfast Wednesday morning, as the stake will not be serving breakfast food before departure.
It’s also important you provide a SACK LUNCH for this day as well.
3) Arrival time is approximately 3:00pm on Saturday, June 18
We look forward to a wonderful trek experience with your youth and hope you feel engaged and
informed. If you have any concerns with this information or questions, contact your ward youth leaders,
our stake Trek Bosses (Larry and Kamie Gibbons), or our stake Young Men and Young Women
presidencies.
Sincerely,
Stake Executive Trek Committee
Stake contact information:
Larry and Kamie Gibbons: 801-808-0863 (Larry’s cell), or 801-446-6675 (home)
Bret Jenkins, Stake YM President: 801- 446-8433 (home)
Kara Kamerath, Stake YW President: 801-254-2701(home), or 801-442-2324 (work)Pioneer Trek Packing List
Clothing – Girls
2 long skirts and 2 long sleeve blouses, or two dresses; sun bonnet or other wide brimmed hat; 2 pair of pantaloons,
2 pair leggings; 1 apron with pockets suggested. Wear one set of clothing and pack one set in your bucket.
See "Trek Clothing Guidelines for Women" this will be posted on the website.Clothing – Boys
2 long sleeve button shirts with collar; 2 pair of long pants that are not denim jeans
A wide-brimmed hat, no baseball caps. Wear one set of clothing and pack one in your bucket:
See "Trek Clothing Guidelines for Men" this will be posted on the website.Clothing for Everyone
Bring 1 pair of sturdy walking shoes and one pair of warm hiking boots. Good, well broken-in hiking style boots or
cross-trainer style sneakers are recommended. No new shoes or boots! Wear one pair and pack the other.
5 to 6 pair socks. Recommend quality, non-cotton, hiking socks. Acrylic or polypropylene is best.
Pack 4-5 pair of socks and wear 1 pair. Save one clean, dry pair for sleeping.
Underwear, pack 2 and wear 1.
Sleeping clothes, sweats or pajamas. It will be cold at night and you will need warm sleepwear, including socks,
a knit cap and lightweight gloves to sleep in. Consider long underwear to supplement lightweight pajamas.
Warm coat – as soon as the sun goes down it will be cold. This is required.
Rain poncho – a must have. Lightweight is best. Rain may come quickly. Staying dry is critical to stay warm.
1 bandana or neckerchief
Work gloves – optional, may want lightweight, leather or cotton gloves, to wear when pushing a handcart.
Supplies and equipment
Personal hygiene – wash cloth, small hand towel, small soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, small pack of
wipes, other personal hygiene products as needed. Skip the make-up.
Personal medication – any prescriptions needed, bring allergy medications if you are prone to hay fever at any time
of the year. If you take medications daily, don't put your whole supply in the bucket, save some out for Wednesday
morning. After bucket check-in on Tuesday night you won't see it again until it is on a handcart on Wednesday.
Other important items
Bring a sandwich size baggie with other supplies to carry in your bag for ready use:
Chap stick with SPF sun protection; 3-5 band-aids; a piece of moleskin; a small tube of sunscreen for your face
of SPF 30 or higher; 3-5 tissues; a small, pocket-size container of insect repellant (35% or higher DEET
recommended); 2 safety pins; small bottle of hand sanitizer; and a sharpened pencil.
Flashlight – small, lightweight, with new batteries.
Sleeping bag – It could be 25 to 30 degrees overnight. If your bag is not very warm, include a warm blanket inside
your bag and bring warmer pajamas.
Scriptures and a pencil - consider bringing a small, paperback version. A small journal will be provided.
Eating utensils – a tin pie pan (Marie Calendar style), a tin or plastic cup, an inexpensive knife, fork, and spoon.
Big black plastic garbage bag with your name written on a piece of tape on it, for wet clothes or other uses.
Optional, a disposable camera with your name written on it.
No cell phones, ipods, electronic games, music or other electronics of any kind.
Space is limited
Write your name on everything that you would like to come home with you again. Use a piece of tape and
a sharpie marking pen to label everything.
Bucket check-in and inspection will be on Tuesday evening, June 14th.Personal letter. Please write a letter for each child you send on trek. The content of each letterTrail of Faith pamphlet. Youth should be working on their Trail of Faith recognition award,th. Please have your youth’sth, at 8:00am (north parking lot).th, at the stake center.
