June 23 -25, 2016  ~  Wolf Creek State Park

Required Preparation

(All participants, Adults and Youth are required to complete this preparation)

 

Research a Pioneer from your family.  Who could that be:

• It can be the family member who was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

• It can be a someone in your family who did something challenging to prepare a way for others to follow

• It can be someone who exemplified faith at a difficult time

• It can be a pioneer who crossed the plains in a handcart or a wagon. 

 

Find a name of someone who is a pioneer to you.   

Learn their story and be prepared to share a brief faith promoting experience from their life in first person on the Trek.   You will have the opportunity to share your ancestor’s story with your Trek family or with the Trek company on the Trek.

 

Resources:    

 

 

Physical preparation:

Treks are physically demanding. Participants should be physically fit enough to safely hike the distances involved. Each person should be able to walk three miles on level ground in 60 minutes or less without undue stress. Taking practice hikes and preparing to walk uphill will also be beneficial.  

• To get ready, walk or run for at least half an hour or more 3-5 days a week for a month.          

• Work and exercise in the shoes that you will be wearing on the Pioneer Trek

• To help protect from ticks, apply Permethrin to clothing and shoes you will be wearing on the Trek at least 24 hours before you leave for the Trek.  Permethrin is sold under the names Permanone and Duranon and can be purchased at most sporting good stores. Follow the directions on the can for treating your items.