Trek Preparation Checklist

February

• Submit your trek registration

• Turn in permission/ medical form

• Exercise at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week, plus take a 1 mile hike

• Start researching an ancestor to trek for

• Prepare spiritually so your trek experience will be amazing. Pray & study the scriptures daily, attend church meetings (Sunday, YW/YM & seminary) & strive to live a Christ-like life

March

• March 18, 7:00pm- Join us for our Trek activity-Parent/leader/youth 

• March 31- Early Trek registration deadline.

• Exercise at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week, plus take a 2 mile hike

• Watch 17 Miracles, Ephramin’s Rescue, Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration or other inspiring pioneer story with your family

April

• April..., 7:00pm- Join us for our Trek activity

• Choose which pioneer you are trekking for. Find a picture and then submit your ancestors information by April 13th on the Trek website

• Exercise at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week, plus take a 5 mile hike

• Start gathering or making your Pioneer clothing

• Make sure you have your trek shoes. If they are new, start breaking them in

• With your class or quorum, plan a few activities that relate to Trek or will help you prepare in some way

May

• May..., 7:00pm- Join us for our Trek activity and meet your Ma & Pa

• Exercise at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week, plus take a 2 mile hike each week

• Memorize the words of some of our pioneer hymns in the hymnbook

• Visit the family history center and try finding some names that need temple work done

June

• Exercise at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week, plus take a 2 mile hike each week.

• Start gathering items on your packing list.

• Go to the temple and take family names if possible.

• Fast this month with the focus of strengthening your testimony and having safety on Trek.

July

• July... , 7:00pm- Join us for our Trek activity

• July..., 7:00pm- Join us for our Trek activity and pick up your 5 gal. bucket 

• Start Hydrating a few days before trek

• Make sure you have everything on your packing list. Load items into your 5 gal. bucket.

• July 21, 6:00-8:00pm- Drop off your trek equipment to be loaded

• July 22-24- TREK

August

• August, 7:00pm- Trek Fireside