Hello all!  Here is a note from Betsy Lowe, who is our resource for clothing for the trek.  She will be able to provide resourses, pictures, patterns and ideas for what to wear on the Trek this year.

"Wearing modern clothing will not aid in feeling the spirit of the event.  I know personally, being dressed in clothes made for the occassion really added to the whole experience the last time we did this.  Here is a photo from the Louisville Trek in 2009.  Women are in full length skirts with blouse or shirt or dresses, bonnet, & apron; men have button down shirt, suspenders, pants and hat.  

It is greatly advised to wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and have hiking (absorbing comfortable) socks - ones that pull the moisture away from the skin with wicking.  The youth and adults will probably walk at least a 1/2 marathon by the time it is all over.  "Pioneer Children sang as they walked and walked and walked and walked."  :)

I am available to visit units to help sew costumes.  I have patterns for all aspects of the Pioneer outfit - both men and women.  For the men I recommend going to Good Will to get a 2 pair of trousers and 2 button down shirts (this way if they get stained or ruined you will not care).  I bought 2 pair of pants for $5.00 in 2009.  CHEAP!  "