Comments on: Mormon Pioneer Trek Ideas: The Ultimate Planning Guide

By: Amy U

Amy U — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 22:05:40 +0000

This was so very helpful. Thank you providing so many details for those of us who are getting ready to go on trek who have never gone but we’re really humbled for this experience. Can I ask you to share ideas for Ma and Pa. What to do that helps bond with the kids. Games or spiritual thoughts, etc? I’m so nervous but I really want to be prepared so anything to put my mind at ease the better. Thank you

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:36:34 +0000

In reply to Brooke.

Hello!
1. For tents, this may vary depending on the ward/stake. I believe our ward always provided tents for everyone, though they were usually borrowed from members of the ward.
2. When I went to Martin’s Cove, our tent sites did not change at all, so the bedding stayed in the tents. If you will be going from tent site to tent site, I imagine there will be a support vehicle to bring them, but I’m not totally sure!
3. At Martin’s Cove, there are a few different routes. It definitely varies depending on the ward/stake 🙂

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:04:44 +0000

Not sure if this’ll work since this post was published quite a few years ago, but I actually have quite a few questions! I’ll try to keep this short(ish) though…

1. It might seem obvious, but I’m unsure who is responsible for bringing tents? And also approximately how many tents are usually brought? Do the youth bring their own? the Ma’s & Pa’s for their family? Does the stake provide them? Ward young women and young men leaders? Any information on that would be helpful!

2. If the sleeping bags/bedding is kept in a plastic bag, is it still carried on the handcarts? Or do support vehicles or something meet the handcarts at the campsites every night with tents & bedding & such? It seems to me that in most cases one must fit all one’s belongings in the single 5 gallon bucket, but what about all the extra stuff? (bedding, first aid kits, tents, tarps, shelters, etc.)

3. A lot simpler of a question, but approximately how many miles did you trek each day? And in total? Just wondering, obviously there could be a big difference in this variable between stakes of course.

Thank you in advance if you see this and/or take the time to answer any of my questions!

By: Craig Moore

Craig Moore — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:34:51 +0000

Thanks, we will be Trek Masters in 2020 it was great to read you suggestions. Any ideas on a fireside before trek?

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 05:58:18 +0000

In reply to Heather.

Heather: Thank you for your very thoughtful and kind comment. I’m so glad that you were able to enjoy this post and that even though you aren’t part of the LDS faith anymore, that you still respect and appreciate the heritage that you come from. God bless you as well – I can tell you have a wonderful spirit 🙂

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:45:36 +0000

Wow! ❤
I was raised LDS and left the Faith (I have another Spiritual Path and Practice).
That said–reading this not only gave me great practical ideas to apply in my day-to-day life, it reminded me of the incredible faith, strength, resourcefulness, and fortitude of my pioneer ancestors, and how grateful I am to have come from such amazing people.
(Watching “17 Miracles” on BYU TV does that, too–and reduces me to tears each time…even the 4th or 5th, or however many it’s been now…?).
Reading this post reminds me again of the creativity, resourcefulness, talent, kindness, generosity of resource, talent, heart, and Spirit, faithfulness, strength, and GOODNESS of so much of Mormon culture, and so many Mormon people.
I feel grateful and privileged to have been raised in such a culture, with such people, and in a Faith that taught me to relate to God as a Living Person–Who Loves me (beyond what I can even really imagine or understand!)–and with Whom I can have an intimate, loving, personal relationship; to discern the voice of Holy Spirit, to listen for and to that Voice, and to act on the Guidance I receive; to be humble, and always looking to improve myself and be a better person; to forgive and reconcile; to value family above all Eartly things; to respect the religions/Faith of others; to value and seek knowledge, Truth, and beauty (and all that is virtuous, lovely, of good-report, and praiseworthy!); to seek freedom and liberty; to work hard; to be honest, decent, and a person of integrity; to be compassionate, generous, kind, and willing to sacrifice; to take care of my community–friends, neighbors, and strangers alike (each being “a Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief”) and above all to (strive my very best!) to love and serve God with all my heart, might, mind, and strength, and to love and serve my neighbors–all other living entities–as (or better than!) myself. Being raised LDS really drove home to me the importance of–and how to–do my best to emulate, and strive to live as a disciple of, Lord Jesus.
Thank you for your wonderful, helpful post here!
And thank you for reminding me of the good, strong, faithful people from whom I am descended, and the good, strong, faithful people, and culture, and Teachings with whom/which I had the great privilege and blessing of being raised.
Thank you!
May God bless you, and your family!
May God bless all who read this!
May God bless us all!
Peace.
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By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:59:13 +0000

Were you super hot with leggings on? I definitely don’t want ticks, but I’m worried about being too hot with all of the layers.

Thanks for all of the helpful information!

By: Babzanne Barker

Babzanne Barker — Tue, 09 May 2017 03:32:30 +0000

This was such a fantastic post, Diana! You gave so many great and helpful ideas and I loved the pictures! You could make this into a booklet and sell it at Deseret Book. Wonderful!