Trek Rules
The following are the rules of the trail.
They are very important for a safe, harmonious, and successful Trek.
They are very important for a safe, harmonious, and successful Trek.
Dress Code—Pioneer Clothing
Each family member should abide by the rules of this code. The fullness of the Trek experience
will be more difficult to achieve unless we comply with this rule. When everyone is dressed like a
pioneer, a unique setting and environment is created. There seems to be perfect equality. All
external barriers, images, cliques, pride, and popularity egos seem to be removed. What then
remains? What’s left is a group of equal and potentially humble families ready to be taught.
Use all skills necessary to encourage the proper dress code. If some insist on wearing Levis,
T-shirts,etc. do not offend or force. However, no tank tops, shorts or abbreviated clothing
will be allowed and that message should be conveyed form the very start. The TREK Site has
patterns and ideas for pioneer clothing and DI will have some actual TREK clothing beginning
the first of May. Keep it simple. One skirt/pants can suffice with an extra blouse/shirt or two.
They can also be purchased at Deseret Book. Some can make simple adjustments from regular
clothes, add a bandanna, suspenders, apron, etc. Ward clothing specialists may be assigned to
help the youth with clothing.
Sturdy
Make sure all articles of clothing you bring will last at least 3 days under the
most vigorous conditions.
Shoes
Again, Do not bring new shoes or new boots--they will wear blisters.
Broken-in hiking shoes or boots will work best. Sturdy running shoes will work fine if hiking
boots are not available. This is the one part of your visible clothing that need NOT be pioneer in
quality.
Socks
We suggest wearing wicking socks or wool or wool blend, as cotton socks create friction.
See the Resource tab on the website for suggestions.
will be more difficult to achieve unless we comply with this rule. When everyone is dressed like a
pioneer, a unique setting and environment is created. There seems to be perfect equality. All
external barriers, images, cliques, pride, and popularity egos seem to be removed. What then
remains? What’s left is a group of equal and potentially humble families ready to be taught.
Use all skills necessary to encourage the proper dress code. If some insist on wearing Levis,
T-shirts,etc. do not offend or force. However, no tank tops, shorts or abbreviated clothing
will be allowed and that message should be conveyed form the very start. The TREK Site has
patterns and ideas for pioneer clothing and DI will have some actual TREK clothing beginning
the first of May. Keep it simple. One skirt/pants can suffice with an extra blouse/shirt or two.
They can also be purchased at Deseret Book. Some can make simple adjustments from regular
clothes, add a bandanna, suspenders, apron, etc. Ward clothing specialists may be assigned to
help the youth with clothing.
Sturdy
Make sure all articles of clothing you bring will last at least 3 days under the
most vigorous conditions.
Shoes
Again, Do not bring new shoes or new boots--they will wear blisters.
Broken-in hiking shoes or boots will work best. Sturdy running shoes will work fine if hiking
boots are not available. This is the one part of your visible clothing that need NOT be pioneer in
quality.
Socks
We suggest wearing wicking socks or wool or wool blend, as cotton socks create friction.
See the Resource tab on the website for suggestions.
Cautious of Romances
Be cautious of romances beginning or taking place.
If you are suspicious of a romance or a potential romance, contact the Trail Boss.
This rule will not be compromised. We desire everyone to feel comfortable and to keep the youth
safe.
Be cautious of romances beginning or taking place.
If you are suspicious of a romance or a potential romance, contact the Trail Boss.
This rule will not be compromised. We desire everyone to feel comfortable and to keep the youth
safe.
Respect
It is important for the Trek participants to have respect for one another.
The Trek experience is an opportunity to teach some fundamental principles of respect with
young men and young women. For example, you may want to have a policy that no boys eat until
all girls are served.
It is important for the Trek participants to have respect for one another.
The Trek experience is an opportunity to teach some fundamental principles of respect with
young men and young women. For example, you may want to have a policy that no boys eat until
all girls are served.
Handcart Rules
When pulling the handcart, please observe the following guidelines:
NEVER RUN WITH THE HANDCART.
Each family member must have at least one hand on the handcart (or on a rope tied to the
handcart) at all times. The handcarts are very heavy when loaded.
Family members must stay away from the wheels as they walk and keep dresses and tarps
away from the wheels.
No one is allowed to ride in the handcarts at any time. If someone is seriously ill, contact the
Trail Boss or a Medical Specialist. Any exceptions must be cleared by the company commander
in consultation with the Trail Boss.
NEVER RUN WITH THE HANDCART.
Each family member must have at least one hand on the handcart (or on a rope tied to the
handcart) at all times. The handcarts are very heavy when loaded.
Family members must stay away from the wheels as they walk and keep dresses and tarps
away from the wheels.
No one is allowed to ride in the handcarts at any time. If someone is seriously ill, contact the
Trail Boss or a Medical Specialist. Any exceptions must be cleared by the company commander
in consultation with the Trail Boss.
The handcarts stop and start only when the Trail Boss indicates that it is time.
The whole handcart train will stop together for breaks, and start again, together.
Watch for potential wear and breakdown on the handcarts. Avoid jarring the carts by going over
large rocks or into holes. Also avoid pulling the handcarts on a slanted plane (i.e., where one
wheel is consistently lower than another.) If all the weight of the handcart is shifted to one wheel,
it may break.
Whenever a cart stops, it needs to be pulled as far as safely possible to the side of the trail to allow
for passing vehicles. Put rocks behind the wheels or turn handcarts sideways on hills to prevent
carts from rolling down hills.
Sleeping Arrangement
You will be camping as wards, with girl’s and boy’s tents and camping area separated,
You will be camping as wards, with girl’s and boy’s tents and camping area separated,
with adults in between.
Keep your Families Together
It is important to know where your family members are and that they are accounted for at
important critical times. This is important for both safety and experience reasons. Please consider
the following:
It is critical to the development and bonding of your families and the families of others that
your family members remain together at all times. This is particularly important the first
couple of days.
Do not let them wander off to friends and other families. In instances of emergencies,
or otherwise a Ma or Pa or Trek staff should accompany the individual.
important critical times. This is important for both safety and experience reasons. Please consider
the following:
It is critical to the development and bonding of your families and the families of others that
your family members remain together at all times. This is particularly important the first
couple of days.
Do not let them wander off to friends and other families. In instances of emergencies,
or otherwise a Ma or Pa or Trek staff should accompany the individual.
Trash
“Leave No Trace Camping/Treking” is the policy. “Pack it in, Pack it out” means that everything
brought in must be taken out, including left-over food or peelings, cores, etc., charcoal briquettes,
plastic and/or paper products, firewood, etc. All trash goes into trash bags so it can be hauled out.
No trash is buried including food, briquettes, or plastic products. If you find trash is left by others,
please put it into bags and haul it out.
A trait or practice we want everyone to follow is “leave the area better than you found it.” brought in must be taken out, including left-over food or peelings, cores, etc., charcoal briquettes,
plastic and/or paper products, firewood, etc. All trash goes into trash bags so it can be hauled out.
No trash is buried including food, briquettes, or plastic products. If you find trash is left by others,
please put it into bags and haul it out.
As we trek we should take time to pick up cans, bottles, shotgun shells, etc along our way.
Each handcart should have garbage bags and we should work to leave the public lands that
we will be using in better shape and free from any litter and garbage.