2009 Trek Reunion Slideshow

We did it! Thanks for everyone for your support, enthusiasm, and help to make this year's trek such a great event.

For those of you who missed the slideshow at the trek reunion or want to see it again, you can find it at:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Talbert.Photos/2009TrekAtMichauxForestStatePark

Once you are there, click on slideshow on the top left hand corner and enjoy!

(Photography by Dave Chandler and Lisa Talbert) ;o)

Equipment List

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST

This list is provided to help you gather the gear you will need to be a successful pioneer. Because of the weight and space limitations of your handcart design and our attempt to create and authentic pioneer experience, you will be limited in the amount of gear you can bring. You will need the items listed here, but please don’t bring anything else. We cannot take it with us.

EVERYONE SHOULD BRING:

· 1 Large flour sack or duffel bag for your gear (line it with one of the plastic garbage bags and come with all your gear inside)
· 1 warm sleeping bag
· an old blanket (wool, if possible)
· 1 coat (depending on whether predictions)
· 1 good rain poncho
· enough plastic to serve as a ground cloth and shelter from rain
· 1 pair of tennis shoes (they will get wet and dirty)
· 1 pair of shoes to hike in (don’t buy new ones—they will give you blisters. Sturdy running or tennis shoes will work fine if you don’t have hiking shoes.)
· 4 pair sturdy socks
· 2 sets of under clothing
· 2 bandannas
· 1 pie plate and 1 large spoon
· 1 tin cup
· 1 small hand towel and comb or brush
· 1 toothbrush
· 5 band aids and prescribed medication only
· an old set of scriptures or church magazine
· 2 heavy-duty plastic garbage bags
· chapstick

Men should bring:

2 pair of wool or canvas pants
2 long sleeved shirts
1 western style hat (no baseball or army hats allowed)
1 old tie

Women should bring:

2 mid-calf length long sleeved dresses
1 or 2 bonnets
1 pair knee length bloomer (can be made out of old pajama bottoms or hospital pants)
1 apron
1 flannel nightgown
feminine hygiene supplies

Optional items:

1 old suit coat (men) or shawl (women) for Sunday Wear
camera and film
personal journal and pen or pencil
a pocket or sheath knife
insect repellent and sunscreen (nothing with a sunscreen factor less than 10)
a harmonica or other small musical instrument

Please arrive dressed in pioneer clothing. You will be wearing a set of clothing when you arrive, and the other set you will you wear for Sunday. Buy as much of your clothing as possible at second-hand stores. Don’t wear good clothing that you wouldn’t want to subject to heavy use.

Friendly Reminders...

Trek is almost here! A special thanks for everyone in helping with the success of our Pioneer Trek.

• Make sure your pioneers eats a huge breakfast!
• Youth are allowed to wear sunglasses. Bring gloves (leather preferably that has been conditioned) to protect your hands while pulling the handcarts.
• We are camping in the mountains. It may be cool in the evening.
• Please do not bring items that are not on the list. There will be a shakedown.
• Parents will need to pick up their youth on Monday at 10:00 a.m. We need you there early so you can cheer the pioneers as they reach "Salt Lake City". There will be staff to tell you where you can park. (Directions are on this blog.)
• Parents, please check your trek packets carefully and turn in your assignment to your youth leaders as soon as possible.

Directions to Michaux State Park

I-270 NORTH (20)
EXIT 32 TO I-70 TO HAGERSTOWN (0.4)
KEEP LEFT I-70W TO HAGERSTOWN (19)
EXIT 35 RIGHT TO MD-66 TO BOONSBORO(0.2)
KEEP RIGHT MD-66 N TO SMITHSBURG (1.4)
TAKE 2ND ROUNDABOUT EXIT (1.4)
2ND EXIT TO MAPLEVILLE RD (200 FT)
RIGHT ON SMITHSBURG PIKE (3.5)
RIGHT ON RINGGOLD PIKE (5.5)
LEFT ON BUCHANAN TRAIL EAST (3.3)
RIGHT ON OLD FORGE RD (0.1)
RIGHT OFF OLD FORGE RD (4.2)
ARRIVE AT TRAIL HEAD

Photos of the first pre-trek walk

Calendar Items

Dates to remember:

Trek - Friday, June 26th to Monday, June 29th
at the Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania. Please mark your calendars!


Trek Fireside - Sunday, April 26th, 6:30 p.m at the Germantown Stake Center. PLEASE BRING YOUR COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORMS.


Pre-Trek Walk - Saturday, May 23rd 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Place: The bike/hike trail at Lake Needwood, Rock Creek Park: 15700 Needwood Lake Circle, Rockville, Maryland. Please arrive in time to complete the walk before the end of the scheduled time. The trek walk is necessary for all participants who are planning to attend Trek -- youth and adults. Individuals must be able to walk or run four miles in one hour. Make-up date Saturday, May 30th. 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.


Trek Reunion - Sunday, July 19th.

Notice:

In the past we have allowed 13 year olds going into ninth grade attend our youth conferences. Because of the intensity of Trek, we are setting a higher age limit. 14 -18 years old.

Guests may through special permission attend our youth conference after all our stake youth are accounted for and when they receive approval from the Trek Youth Conference Chairman. They will need to be interviewed by your Bishop and also complete the pre-trek walk.

We ask that youth attend the entire conference with no early withdrawals or late comers to be able to experience all that trek has to offer.

All participants will need pioneer clothing. It's advisable to begin now to obtain clothing.

Participant’s Personal Clothing List

Dressing in pioneer clothing is an essential part of reenacting the experience of the early Saints. When you arrive on Friday, you will be wearing one set of clothing, and the other set you will use for Sunday. Buy as much of your clothing as possible at second-hand stores or make it yourself. Don’t wear clothing that you wouldn’t want stained or ruined.

MEN’S CLOTHING:

Pants – 2 pair cotton or khaki; No jeans or denim material pants.
Shirts – 2 pioneer-style, long sleeve (no T-shirts or logos)
Hat – 1 western-style hat (no baseball caps)
Suspenders


WOMEN’S CLOTHING:

Dresses – 2 long dresses with long sleeves or 2 long skirts with long sleeve blouses (dresses or skirts should be mid-calf length and full enough to walk in comfortably)
Bonnets – 1 or 2
Bloomers – 1 or 2 pair knee-length bloomers (can be made out of old pajama bottoms or hospital pants to protect your legs)
Apron, pockets recommended
Nightgown (optional)