Rocklin Stake Youth Trek Learn from the past, live in the present, and prepare for the future. President Thomas S. Monson

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1 About the Trek: Rocklin Stake Youth Trek 2017 Learn from the past, live in the present, and prepare for the future. President Thomas S. Monson The Rocklin Stake is holding a three-day, two-night trek June 22-24, and a follow-up trek fireside on Sunday, June 25. We anticipate 200 youth, ages 14 to 18, will participate in family groups with adult couples from throughout the stake as Ma's & Pa's. In addition to the participants, there will be many other adults assisting with the logistical, medical, and general program requirements. Transportation to and from trek will be coordinated at the ward level. The trek will be held entirely outdoors, hiking along the Mormon Emigrant Trail. Trek families will be provided a handcart to carry their personal gear, food and equipment. Each day of the trek will include up to 8 miles of hiking with a total distance of approximately 20 miles. The Young Men and Young Women will sleep in separate groups within their families at night. In addition to hiking we will have pioneer related activities during the day and evening hours. Those attending should bring their own sack lunch Thursday, but all other meals and snacks will be provided by the stake. Participants are strongly encouraged to remain with the trek the entire 3 days and should not plan to commute to and from work, home, school, or sports during the 3 day trek. We are very excited about this trek and hope that all eligible youth within the stake will have a desire to attend. Please carefully review the enclosed materials, complete your registration/ permission forms and return them to your ward by March 5th. All youth must meet the age requirements for youth conference by June 25, Participants will provide their own pioneer clothing and 5 gallon bucket, but there is no additional cost to attend. Trek Objective: The theme for Trek is Increasing Faith in Every Footstep. Our desire and objective is for every participant to deepen their conversion by having experiences that will: Increase faith in Jesus Christ and their Heavenly Father Allow them to feel the Spirit of Elijah as they learn about and from their ancestors through a family history experience that ultimately leads them to the temple

2 Trek Registration: Please note that medical forms and parent permission forms will require signatures and must be submitted by Sunday, March 5th. Family History Preparation: Making pioneer history come alive will impact the spirit of the trek. Each participant will choose and research either a personal ancestor or a pioneer. The ancestor or pioneer can be anyone who demonstrated great faith or courage to overcome a difficulty. The ancestor or individual does not have to be a Mormon Pioneer or related to you. During the trek, each youth will have time to share their research with other members of their trek family. The following items will be turned into the ward Young Men s and Young Women s Presidents please note the dates! March 5: Name of ancestor* or pioneer each youth will be Walking for the stake will provide leather pieces on which the youth will write and wear the name during the trek (at Trek Family Night Thursday, June 15th.) May 7: A one-page (or less) story/statement by the youth about their ancestor/pioneer. May 7: Letter from parents to the youth to be read on the trek. *Ward family history consultants are available if any youth need assistance finding/choosing a name. Physical Requirements: Trek participants (youth and leaders) should be able to walk the planned trek distance, unless they have a limiting disability. Diligent preparation will be required by all participants prior to the trek--begin NOW! Early conditioning, both as individuals and as part of ward activities and campouts, is strongly encouraged. Please make sure you evaluate all youth and adult participants to make sure they are properly prepared for the physical requirements of this youth conference. Where possible during the trek, we are committed to make special arrangements to include those with physical disabilities. Their presence will add a tremendous spirit to the experience. We need your help in identifying and including youth with special needs. To physically prepare yourself for the trek, here are some general guidelines: Walk 4-5 times per week For 2-3 times per week, walk 2-3 miles, and 2 times a week, walk 4-5 miles About 4 times before the actual Trek, walk longer periods of time uphill.

3 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT LIST : Everyone should bring... ALL ITEMS MUST FIT IN THE TREK BUCKET: Please label everything with your name. 5 gallon bucket and lid 1 warm sleeping bag put inside sturdy plastic bag, LABELED CLEARLY (this does not go into the bucket, but EVERYTHING else does!) 1 old blanket (wool if possible) 1 old coat (heavy and warm) Flashlight and extra batteries 1 rain poncho 1 pair of sturdy gloves 2 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 undergarments 1 set of sweat pants, sweatshirt and t-shirt for nightwear 1 bandana (necessary item) 1 metal pie plate, 1 large spoon and 1 tin cup 1 small hand towel 5 Band-Aids and prescribed medications only An old set of scriptures and your favorite church magazine 2 heavy-duty garbage bags Refillable water bottle Chapstick, insect repellent and sunscreen Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush, bar of soap or moist towelettes or hand-sanitizing gel, feminine hygiene supplies, etc.) *Second pair of shoes for river crossing. ** Avoid socks containing large quantities of cotton for long distance hiking. Cotton is a poor insulator and retains moisture. The latter trait is what leads to hotspots ( i.e. friction areas) on your feet when you hike and ultimately causes blistering. Cotton socks are a recipe for disaster when hiking. Try to wear nylon or wool socks made for hiking.

4 Men s Pioneer Clothing: 1-2 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 (A MUST - NOT OPTIONAL) Needed for sun protection (no baseball hats) 1 pair suspenders or vest (optional) Women s Pioneer Clothing: 1-2 mid-calf length, long-sleeved dresses or 1-2 mid-calf skirts (solid or small print fabric) 2 long sleeve blouses, light colored will be coolest (no t-shirts) 1 bonnet or straw hat (A MUST- NOT OPTIONAL) Needed for sun protection 1 pair of knee-length bloomers (ie. Knee length bike shorts, yoga pants or capri s, NOT pants) 1 slip for modesty (especially with lighter print fabrics) 1 apron with deep pockets (optional) 1 shawl, scarf or wrap for cool evenings (optional) Additional Info-Women Dresses / Skirts A Woman s basic dress was floor length. It could be plain or have many ruffles. The sleeves were full, and long, with buttons or bands at the wrist. Necklines were usually high, with buttons up the front. Fabrics were made of cotton in solid colors or small print. Bright colors (excluding neon s) were popular (especially bright yellow). Blouses and long skirts or jumpers could be used. Pioneer trekkers today have found that dresses and skirts should be mid-calf or above the top of a hiking boot in length (so the girls do not trip over their skirts while pulling). Aprons The standard apron was six to twelve inches shorter than the skirt length. It gathered at the waist and tied. The bib attached at the waist and was pinned to the dress bodice at the top two corners, hence, the pinafore (Pinned at two of the four corners!). Daytime aprons were made of calico remnants. Sunday aprons were made from white fabric and did not have a bib. For trekking today, large deep pockets are important to be able to carry different items along the trail. Bonnets Women wore bonnets whenever they were outside. They were made of cotton with a deep stiffened brim and a back ruffle to protect the neck. They could be white, plain colors or a print, but they never matched the fabric of the dress. For Trekking today, bonnets for the girls are important; they need to have something for protection from the sun.

5 Pantaloons These were worn underneath the dress and were normally white. Their length was usually between knee and mid-calf. Wearing pantaloons helps maintain modesty in trekking situations. Additional Info. - Women / Men s Clothing Undergarments Please be careful and modest in selecting your undergarments for Trek. Simplicity and items made of breathable cotton will be the best choice. Be sure to bring enough clean undergarments for each day. Nightwear Keep in mind the weather will most likely be COLD in the evenings. We would like boys and girls to wear a pair of sweat pants (or sport pants) and a t-shirt. They should each also have a sweatshirt to wear for additional warmth. Nightwear is to be worn only when it is time to go to sleep, not when we arrive at a given campsite. You will change into your bedclothes once it is time to retire to your tents/shelters. Shoes and Socks Shoes for both women and men should NOT be period style. Comfort is most important. A worn in pair of tennis shoes is best. Do not wear new hiking boots unless you have taken at least two months to break them in. Pack clean socks for each day. The medical committee has recommended we use nylon socks (like dad s dress socks) against the skin to protect against blistering. Items Not to Wear on Trek Blue Jeans, shorts, baseball caps, tank tops, t-shirts, tight/short dresses, brand new shoes. Stay away from modern clothing and prints. Clothing and PJs should not ride low. Please adhere to The Strength of Youth Standards. Pioneer Clothing Suggestions 1. The first avenue is to see what your family may have. 2. Ward donations. Spread the word and with the generosity of the ward and the help of the Relief Society members you might be able to utilize donated clothing. This can also be true of fabric to use for making items you can t find. 3. 2nd Hand Thrift Stores. You might be able to grab a bargain, but prices aren t what they used to be, it might be worth it to not have to start from scratch though. 4. Make them yourself! We ve included patterns for everything you need, but you don t have to use what we ve given you, below you ll find many more links and ideas for other patterns to try if you d like.

6 Websites Buns and Baskets: How to dress like a pioneer (includes bonnet tutorial and the not-sopioneer skirt tutorial) Show and Tell: How to make an Easy pioneer trek skirt (uses a full size bed sheet to make the skirt) The Historical Pattern Company: (Various men s and women s patterns are shown on this website.) Women s patterns currently available Simplicity 3723 McCall s 4548 & 9423 Be sure to remind the girls that they can utilize Personal Progress as they prepare and sew outfits for the trek. Questions on clothing: Please call Stake Clothing Specialist, Natalie Anderson, Please arrive dressed in pioneer clothing. You will be wearing one set of clothing when you arrive, and the other set you will use for changing. Ask around or visit second-hand stores such as Deseret Industries. Don't wear clothing that you wouldn't want subjected to heavy use. Trek Timeline: Sunday, Feb 12: Trek Information Fireside Sunday, March 5: Ancestor names due Registration forms due Sunday, May 7: Ancestor/pioneer story written by youth due Sunday, May 7: Letter written by parents due Thursday, June 15: Trek Family Night wear pioneer clothing, meet your trek family Thursday-Saturday, June 22-24: Trek Sunday, June 25: Trek Fireside