Trail Clearing

We had a great crew who traveled to Bradfordsville on Saturday, June 29th for a brief  Ma and Pa meeting and to help clear the trail.  This gave the Mas and Pas and support staff a little peek into the fun that lies ahead.  We were also able to get to know one another a little better.

There were a couple of large trees that had fallen on the trail.  Our trusty crew had them removed in no time.  Everyone worked hard removing branches and brambles!  Thanks everyone!

Just a few of the workers.  They were all along the trail.

Dutch Oven Cooking Instructional Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TcRcnLXkKvM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CljfHB-A8zs

For the Mas and Pas,

This video features Mark McKinney from the Louisville Stake as he prepares his Mas and Pas for cooking on the trek.  Our food chairman, Shaun Tullis, has provided this video for your use.  Shaun is doing the voice-overs for the video.  Our menu for the Crestwood Stake is the same as theirs.   Everything that he is telling them is pertinent to you as well.

The links to part 1 and part 2 are above.  Please direct any cooking questions to Shaun.

Thank you so much for your willingness to serve the youth in this capacity!

Matt and Dawn

We encourage the youth and the leaders to be as authentic as possible in their dress.  Here are some examples:

 

These are samples of pioneer clothing.  You can make  you own or purchase them.  Here is a site that offers pictured pioneer clothing for  purchase: click here.  Here is a link with helpful patterns: click here.

Betsy Lowe is available to visit units to help sew costumes. She has patterns for all aspects of the Pioneer outfit - both men and women.  For the men she recommends 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!  

Please feel free to contact her at betsy4kids@aol.com if you have any questions.

Condition your feet!

CONDITIONING YOUR FEET FOR THE TREK*:    Wearing the wrong shoes on the trek will rub you wrong and that means foot pain and blisters.  Remember, your toes need room to expand, because your feet will swell a full shoe size as you walk on the trek. So be sure to bring only comfy trekking shoes.   Running shoes are the best bet for trekkers because they are specifically designed for cushioning, motion control, and support.  Keep in mind that hiking boots do not provide motion control features that many people need, and may be inflexible and heavy.  And they are certain to rub you wrong!  Since you  know that you will be trekking soon, try to do a couple of walks with your  trekking shoes and a light backpack. If, or when you feel hot spots forming, stop! Go home, rub your feet with rubbing alcohol and let them dry out. This should allow you to form calluses that can protect you on the trek. 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 up hill.  *Handcart-trek.org

Trek Bucket = Your life for 3 days!

In preparation for Trek you will need a 5 gallon bucket WITH LID to put your things in.  These buckets will hold your supplies.  The handcarts are designed to hold this size so that the weight will be evenly distributed.

You may want to cover you lid with padding since your bucket will also serve as a camp chair.

You may be able to find a free bucket at your local bakery/grocery/Sam's Club, etc.  Frosting comes in these buckets.  Make sure to ask for the lid and make sure the lid fits.  

If you cannot find a free bucket, you may be able to find one at Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, etc. for a few dollars.

  

Sister Studer of the Louisville Stake made her bucket "fancy" by covering it with duct tape!

Notice that she put her things in plastic baggies?  Very good idea!

Trek...can't wait!

Preparation!

Hello!
Just a reminder to prepare physically and spiritually for the trek.  Refer to the guidelines on the January 5th entry.  It will be HOT in July.  Your body needs to prepare!  Hopefully you have already started!

How are you doing on your search for an ancestor or a pioneer story to share?  It's going to be fun to hear all of the stories!  Pray and read your scriptures daily so that you will be in great spiritual shape as well!

Here is a picture from the trek 4 years ago.  They are "Pressing Forward"