Q. How much will trek cost?
A. The cost for trek is $20 donation per participant over 12. In addition each member will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Martin's Cove. Contributions may be paid to the ward “other account”. Simply write in the word "trek". Any extra contributions made will be used to provide for members who may not be able to cover their own donation cost. The $20 requested donation will be used to cover the cost of food, equipment and use of facilities.
Q. What can I wear on trek?
A. All participants will be expected to dress in character for the entire time of the activity. This means that those attending trek will arrive at Martin's Cove on the 24th in “pioneer” attire, and stay properly dressed until after they leave in their vehicles on Saturday. For more information on pioneer dress please see the "clothing" page on this blog.
Q. When is trek?
A. Please arrive at Martin's Cove at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday July 24th. We will conclude the trek and be ready to leave for home at 12:00 am on Saturday July 26th.
Q. Where will we be going on trek?
A. Trek will be held at a historic handcart site in Central Wyoming called Martin's Cove. The nearest town is Rawlins Wyoming.
Q. Can I bring my IPOD or Cell Phone?
A. No cell phones, IPODS, MP3 players, video games or any other electronic devices are allowed, at any time. Cell services is not readily available in most of the trek areas, but is available in surrounding towns. Adults may bring cell phones, but these must be turned off except in an emergency situation. Some leaders will carry radios for emergency contact.
Q. How far will trekkers be walking?
A. As families we will be walking approximately 11 miles in three days. Those with physical limitations that make walking difficult will have arrangements made to walk only part of the trail with the rest of the group.
Q. How and when do I register?
A. Registration forms will be available soon, on this blog. Medical release forms must be signed for participants with health conditions. More information will be made available in the coming months on the Registration page of this blog.
Q. What equipment will I need?
A. Equipment lists will be published on this blog as trek time approaches.
Q. Are there any things I shouldn’t bring?
A. Do not bring balls, Frisbees or any other toys. No electronic devices allowed. No blow dryers, curling irons or curlers. Do not bring any canned or bottled drinks, or any candy or other snacks. Snacks will be provided. Sisters please refrain from wearing jewelry. As a simple rule of thumb, if the pioneers didn't bring it, and you don't NEED it, leave it home.
Q. Who will be in my trek family?
A. Families will be organized by the Trek Committee and you will find out who is in your trek family when we split into companies on Thursday upon arrival. Each family will be assigned one or a pair of Grandparents, most families will have more than two generations in their family and we will try to be mindful of age and health limitations when organizing families.
Q. What if I have special dietary needs?
A. We recognize that with a group as diverse as our ward there will be many with specific dietary needs. Our food committee will work as hard as they can to provide for individual dietary needs, but not preferences. As you prepare your family and especially your children for trek, please take the time to talk to them about what the pioneers had to eat and teach them about gratitude. If you have specific needs please list it on your registration forms so that we can make every accommodation possible.
Q. Do I need to bring my own tent?
A. YES! You will sleep in the tent that you bring. Only your immediate families (and blood-relative grandparents) will share tents. Each family will be responsible to provide & set up their own tent.
Q. Do I need to transport my own gear?
A. NO! We will arrange for transport of your gear including coolers, sleeping bags, bedding and tents to the campsite where it will be waiting for you. You are responsible for transporting your personal items (clothing & toiletries in 5 gallon buckets, no more than 17 lbs per person) to Wyoming.
Q. How far is the drive to Martin's Cove?
A. The drive is about 9 hours. In order to arrive on time without taking breaks you'll need to leave by 3 am if you're driving straight there. Where possible we recommend driving half-way on Wednesday night and staying in Salt Lake (or somewhere in Northern Utah) and then making the rest of the trip the next morning.
Q. Will we be moving campsites?
A. NO! We will arrive at the visitors center and receive our handcarts and then trek (walk) 3 miles to our campsite. We'll set up camp and sleep that night. Friday morning we'll wake up, lower & anchor our tents (so they don't blow away), but not roll them up. We'll trek out from camp that day and return to the same camp site that night. Saturday morning we'll wake up and break camp. Gear will be delivered for pick-up back at the church in Cedar City.
Q. What will be in my cart?
A. The first day you will transport your buckets in your cart to the campsite. Then Friday morning you will decide what you take in your cart. You will have 2 water coolers and snacks in your cart. You will probably also want to take at least one bucket with first aid equipment. Anything else you need during our trekking will go in the cart. You may want to reserve space in the cart for small children to ride. You can bring car seats for babies to ride in the cart, you may want to prepare a canopy to put in your cart for safety/shade. You may want to bring a few blankets for padding should someone in your family need to ride in the cart for parts of the trek. These are all options and are left to the discretion of your cart family.
Q. What will be in my cart?
A. The first day you will transport your buckets in your cart to the campsite. Then Friday morning you will decide what you take in your cart. You will have 2 water coolers and snacks in your cart. You will probably also want to take at least one bucket with first aid equipment. Anything else you need during our trekking will go in the cart. You may want to reserve space in the cart for small children to ride. You can bring car seats for babies to ride in the cart, you may want to prepare a canopy to put in your cart for safety/shade. You may want to bring a few blankets for padding should someone in your family need to ride in the cart for parts of the trek. These are all options and are left to the discretion of your cart family.
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