3 tents – 1 for YM, 1 for YW, 1 for Ma & Pa 5-6 person tents recommended for youth.
Smaller tarp to cover gear in cart (they are approximately 4’X4’)
One 5 gallon water jug (Gott type or similar) for refilling of water bottles
Bring filled with a block of ice (don’t fill with water until Muddy Creek)
A bag similar to backpack for storing snacks that will be provided by food committee (should be able to hang at the back of the cart)
2 rolls toilet paper for emergency (TP is provided at the restrooms)
Hand sanitizer
To have on hand for family (each youth should bring their own…yours will be a backup):
Sunscreen
Handy wipes
Feminine products
FlashLight & batteries
Water Bottle Holders
Miscellaneous items:
Ropes- 50ft-100ft (used to tie up tarps for shade)
Consecrated oil
Watch
Trash bags for cart (we will have large ones at campsites, just need to make sure we aren’t dropping trash on the trail)
Good pocket knife or Leatherman type multi-tool (no firearms whatsoever)
Needle and thread
Duct tape (Cannot be used on carts) and zip ties
Clothes pins
Hammer to drive tent stakes
Please set up your tents before trek to ensure that you have all the necessary parts. Plastic stakes may prove difficult in the hard terrain, if you have access to metal stakes it is recommended.
This list is NOT a complete list, but covers the basics you will need.
Think through your activities to determine if there are other items that could be added.
Put everything but sleeping bags & coats in a 5 gal bucket.
The Bucket also serves as your chair.
This is an entirely nut free camp, please do not bring nuts of any kind, some trekkers are severely allergic.
General
One 5-gallon bucket with lid to pack all of your personal items in (except your sleeping bag, blanket and coat). The bucket will serve as your seat for the entire trek.
One warm sleeping bag. It will get cold at night.
One old blanket (wool if possible)
Two Heavy Duty XL Garbage Bags (Pack sleeping bag & blanket in one, 2nd one as backup)
One warm coat
One rain poncho
Good Sun Hat with Ties (It will be windy)
Bring your coat and poncho with you on the bus
Wear your pioneer clothing on Monday for travel and bring 1-2changes of clothing
One pair of hiking shoes or boots. Do not buy new shoes. Sturdy running or tennis shoes will work fine if you don't have well broken-in hiking boots.
One extra pair of old shoes for river crossings (will get wet)
8 pair sturdy socks
2 sets of underclothing
2 Bandanas (1 will be provided)
One small hand towel and a brush or a comb
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Band-Aids and prescribed medication only
Old Book of Mormon, personal journal pages, pen or pencil
2 Heavy-duty garbage bags
Sunglasses. Bring prescription eyeglasses but not contacts
Chapstick, insect repellent and sunscreen (sunscreen factor of 50 or more)
Work gloves
Warm clothing for sleeping, consider a beanie, it can get cold, especially at night.
Small bottle of hand sanitizer
Flashlight
Scissors
Optional Items
Eye Drops (it gets windy)
Camera with protective case
Harmonica or small musical instrument
Saturday June 3, between 4-6 PM, you will need to drop off your sleeping bag and blanket (in XL garbage bag) and all of your families other equipment at the Rose Canyon Stake Center.
Monday June 5, be to the stake center 7:30 AM dressed in pioneer clothing, bring your coat, poncho, and your 5-gallon bucket. Bring a sack lunch for the first day and eat a good breakfast.
Please do not bring valuables or things that can be easily marred or destroyed (i.e. nice watches or jewelry