Trek is for youth 14-18, including those who will turn 14 by December 31, 2026.

Port-a-potties will be plentiful and available along the trail at break times throughout the day, as well as at night. There will be an adequate number of facilities at base camp and throughout the trek.  Should the need arise along the trail privacy will be arranged.

Yes. We hope to make the trek experience as authentic as possible. Dressing in pioneer clothing greatly enriches the experience and helps to unify everyone. For more clothing and hints and tips, be sure to check out our Clothing page.

Youth will be organized into trek families of around 8-10 "brothers and sisters" with a married couple serving as their Ma and Pa. Ma’s and Pa’s were carefully selected by the Bishops of each ward and will lead your Trek “family.” Each family will have their own handcart to pull together. Although we will be arranged in families, we will be trekking together and all members of the stake will be in close proximity to each other throughout the event. Each day we will trek between 4-6 miles. Trekking will be interspersed with breaks and activities that will help us feel connected to our pioneer heritage, to Heavenly Father and to each other. In the evenings there will be presentations, firesides, music, games and dancing, family bonding time and discussions, as well as eating together.

*Family Dynamics: Remember all families do not need to be the same.

Each family will have its own personality and will develop at its own pace. Take opportunities throughout the Trek experience to understand the thoughts, feelings, and personalities of each individual member or your Trek family. Make efforts to get to know them better. Take opportunities to share your feelings and personalities with them individually and collectively.

No. A great alternative would be to bring a small package of wet wipes to freshen up with.

While our ancestors might have been accustomed to living on Johnny Cake, we know that you are not!  Meals and snacks will consist of modern food that you are familiar with eating on a regular basis, and no one will need to worry about not having enough to eat. You may decide it’s one of the best parts about Trek! We want you to be well fed and have plenty of energy for the day’s activities!

Individuals who have special dietary requirements will be accommodated if they alert us to their needs. Please use your registration form to make your dietary restrictions known.

We will be sleeping in 'tents' or under the stars in family groups, divided by gender.

Members of the Stake Presidency, as well as many bishops and their wives will be there for the entirety of Trek.  A variety of other adults from wards throughout the Stake will also be in attendance and supporting. We will have professionally trained medical staff trekking alongside our youth, and available to assist at all times.

All youth, along with their Ma and Pa will travel to and from the Trek location via chartered buses. Our youth and families will be picked up at the Stake Center on Wednesday Morning and will return our precious ones to the Stake Center on Saturday Evening.  

Yes! Information for upcoming Trek activities can be found on our “Upcoming Events” page, as well as our Trek Journal page.

Yes, there will be planned activities for you to meet and get acquainted with the members of your family. Please make every effort to attend so everyone can equally benefit as a unit.  As long as you are registered by May 1st when we begin organizing families, we will make sure that your Ma and Pa have your information to contact you with the Pre-trek activities.  Please plan on attending these events so that you are better prepared and get to know your families beforehand.  

Personal items and clothing will be the responsability of the participant.  Transportation, food and particpant fees will be covered by the Stake.

Due to the remote location and the inablility to come and go, there is not an opportunity for a 'shortened' trek experience.  Once committed to the journey, only emergency medical staff are allowed on or off the trek site.  

We encourage all to participate. We ask that all participants register before May 3rd. If the deadline has passed, please talk with Trek Leadership (found on the Contacts page) to get registered as we want everyone to have an opportunity to come. 

Contact our trek Managers Paul Accordino (435 523-8749) / pbaccordino@gmail.com

or DeeDee Accordino (435 668-3330) / Dmaccordino5@gmail.com 

or any of the committee members.