...12 more days!
Are you ready? Do you have all of your supplies ready to go?
Here is a reminder of what you need:
(Please note that there have been some changes since the printed version handed out with the Registration Packet)
- 5 gallon bucket and lid (Provided by Ward)
- 1 0 degree sleeping bag (it gets plenty nippy in the mountains)–put inside plastic bag
- 1 old blanket (wool if possible)
- 1 old coat (warm)
- 1 rain poncho
- 1 pair of shoes to hike in (don't buy new ones -- they will give you blisters. Sturdy running or tennis shoes will work best. Hiking boots tend to be heavy, inflexible and are likely to rub you wrong which means foot pain and blisters - therefore we do not recommend that you wear hiking boots)
- 3 pair of sturdy socks
- 2 sets of underclothing
- 2 bandanas (necessary items)
- 1 metal pie plate (sturdy)
- 1 metal spoon attached
- 1 tin cup
- 1 small hand towel and a comb or brush
- 1 toothbrush & baking soda
- Deodorant
- 5 Band-Aids
- Prescribed medications only (will be held by Trek doctor)
- An old set of scriptures and your favorite church magazine
- 2 heavy duty garbage bags
- Water bottle
- Chapstick (lip balm), insect repellent, small package of HandiWipes and sunscreen
- Gloves
MEN should bring:
- 2 pairs of wool, canvas, or cotton pants (not Levis)
- 2 long-sleeved shirts (flannel are best, but any will do)
- 1 wide-brimmed western style hat (no baseball or army hats allowed)
- 1 pair suspenders
WOMEN should bring:
- 2 mid-calf length, long-sleeved dresses or 2 mid-calf skirts and 2 long sleeve blouses
- 1 or 2 bonnets
- 1 pair of knee-length bloomers (can be made out of old pajama bottoms or hospital pants (patterns are available upon request)
- 1 apron
- 1 flannel nightgown or 1 pair of warm pajamas
- Feminine hygiene supplies
Optional Items:
- Camera (There will be a Stake photographer taking photographs through out the Trek)
- Personal journal and pen or pencil
- Folding pocket knife (4 inch blades or smaller with lock)
- Harmonica
- No electronic devices
ALL ITEMS (except Sleeping Bag & Coat) MUST FIT IN THE TREK BUCKET
Do not bring:
- Electronic devices of any kind, included but not limited to: Cell phones, radios, ipods, ipads, TVs, Gameboys, CD players, tape players, and electronic games.
- Sodas and candy.
- Fixed-blade knives or sheath knifes are not allowed except for cooking, and will be used under the supervision of the Ma’s and Pa’s.
- Lighters are not permitted at any time.
- Aerosol spray products are not permitted
- No fireworks are allowed at any time
