Event Details:

Date: June 12 – 14, 2025
Ages: Youth turning 14 and up
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Activity Description
Trek 2025 is a multi-day youth activity that involves a pioneer reenactment experience. Participants will dress in period-appropriate clothing, pull handcarts, and engage in outdoor activities such as hiking, team-building exercises, and spiritual devotionals. The event will take place from June 12–14, 2025, and is designed to help youth strengthen their faith, build friendships, and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and perseverance of the early pioneers. Trek will include physically demanding activities and require participants to follow guidelines set by leaders for safety and spiritual focus.

Purpose of Trek:

To help youth better understand the principles of faith, sacrifice, and perseverance demonstrated by the pioneers.
To provide an opportunity for personal spiritual reflection and growth.
To foster a sense of unity and teamwork among participants.
To encourage gratitude for the blessings of the gospel and the sacrifices of those who came before.

Trek is a transformative experience that leaves a lasting impact on participants, reminding them that they, like the pioneers, can face their challenges with faith and courage.

Personal Packing List (Ma’s, Pa’s, and Youth)

Essential Items:

✅ Sturdy water bottle (30 oz minimum) with a strap or a way to attach it to the handcart
✅ Sturdy hiking/walking shoes (well-worn/broken in; terrain is rocky)
✅ Rain poncho
✅ Chapstick
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Hand sanitizer
✅ Kleenex
✅ Medication (if needed)
✅ Sleeping bag
✅ 5-gallon bucket with a lid (used for personal storage and seating)
✅ Flashlight (with extra batteries)
✅ Bar of soap
✅ Mess kit (including utensils and a tin cup)
✅ Hand towel and washcloth
✅ Bag with baby wipes (optional)
✅ Comb or brush
✅ Toothbrush and toothpaste
✅ Roll of toilet paper
✅ Non-aerosol deodorant
✅ Book of Mormon/Scriptures
✅ Journal and pen
✅ Vaseline, Body Glide, or baby powder (for chafing prevention)
✅ Bug repellent with DEET (you may pre-treat clothing with Permethrin)
✅ Small empty garbage bag (for wet/dirty clothes)
✅ Eyeglasses (if needed; contacts are not recommended due to dust and wind)

Clothing Requirements:

Young Women (wear one and pack the rest):

👗 2-3 lightweight, modest outfits (dresses, skirts with tops, or loose-fitting pants with breathable tops)
🧵 Apron (optional but useful)
👒 Wide-brimmed hat or cap with neck protection

Young Men (wear one and pack the rest):

👖 2-3 pairs of lightweight, breathable pants (no jeans)
🪢 Belt or suspenders (optional)
👕 2-3 lightweight, long-sleeve shirts (no wool or heavy flannel)
🧢 Wide-brimmed hat or cap with neck protection

Additional Clothing:

🧤 Sturdy gloves (well-worn/broken in)
🧦 3 pairs of heavy socks
🧦 3 pairs of light socks (for layering under heavy socks to prevent blisters)
👕 2 changes of underclothing
🌙 Pajamas
😎 Sunglasses
🧣 2 bandanas (for dust and sweat management)

First Aid & Miscellaneous:

🚑 Small supply of Band-Aids
🛠️ Pocket knife (optional)
📷 Camera (optional, no electronic devices)

DO NOT BRING:

❌ Anything not on this list (space is extremely limited)
❌ Electronic devices of any kind (phones, tablets, etc.)
❌ Baseball caps, shorts, or jeans
❌ T-shirts (except for pajamas)
❌ Toys (e.g., footballs, frisbees, hacky sacks)
❌ Canned or bottled drinks, candy, or snacks (all food will be provided)
❌ Hair dryers, curling irons, makeup, jewelry, body spray/perfume
❌ Matches, lighters, fireworks, or similar items