Please get all your registration forms to your leaders ASAP!!!

Don't forget the Hoedown! Wednesday, May 23rd at the Stake Center at 7:00 pm! Foe all youth age 12 and up!

Successful Adult Training Trek!

Jacob and Tiffany inspect the handcarts

Training trek for all Mas/Pas and support crew on May 18-19.  Forty eight adult leaders and support crew along with four handcarts had the chance to go and test their readiness on the trail.  Following rain all day, the handcart trek began at 5:00.  Five minutes before the walking began, the rain clouds dispersed and the sun shone for the duration.  The setting could not have been more perfect!

Jacob and Chris cross the mighty irrigation ditch

(L to R) Chris, Jacob, Jared, Tim, Heather, Tiffany, Kurt and Jamie

(L to R) Koa, Brian, Rhett, Willow (deep in meditation), Allison

Camp and Training Grounds

Taco Soup with all the Fixin's.  Thanks Food Committee

Evening Instruction

The entire company, minus Paul - awesome photographer

Tip of the Week - May 20 - HYDRATION

May 10 Tip of the Week #6 - HYDRATION.  Hydration is the process of balancing fluid intake with your body’s energy needs, which are constantly changing. If there is not enough water to replace what’s lost, your cells will literally “dry out” or dehydrate. Dehydration can be life-threatening and is 100% PREVENTABLE! Being adequately hydrated improves or maintains ones ability to perform well during physical exertion.  It is very important that you take in sufficient water during the days on the trail to maintain your hydration status. Although everyone’s needs are a bit different, a good goal for daily intake would be about ½ ounce for every pound of lean body mass or about 1 CUP for EVERY 30 MINUTES of exercise. Water is preferred. Caffeinated beverages are no-nos. NEVER limit your fluid intake to avoid using the restroom!

Trek Tip of the Week - May 13 - DETOXIFY

Trek Tip of the Week #5 - Detoxify from energy drinks and caffeinated soda drinks NOW!  It can be very hard to stop drinking energy drinks / caffeine drinks and should be done gradually over a 2-3 week process since your body becomes dependent on them.  If you discontinue use abruptly, it can cause headaches, mood swings, irritability, and sever lack of energy.  We recommend that you set a goal this week to drink one less energy / caffeinated drink per day.  Next week, reduce your intake by one more drink per day, and continue the same process over the next few weeks until it is no longer a habit.   Your body will thank you!

Successful Pioneer Hunt!!

Brother Clayton

Thanks to all who participated in our Pioneer Hunt activity.  Although the rain prevented us from visiting 6 wonderful pioneers grave sites in the Salt Lake Cemetery, those pioneers were able to visit us in our warm dry stake center.  Visitors included Ellis R. Ship, George Q. Cannon, Amy Loader, William R. Clayton, Jane Manning and Porter Rockwell.  We think Brother Thomas' depiction of Brother Rockwell was so stirring and real that a few youth and leaders had nightmares of him coming after them if they made any poor choices.

Brother Rockwell

See you at the next stake activity on May 23rd at 7:00 p.m.  Hoe Down Country Dance and Dessert.

Tip of the Week - May 6 - CLOTHING

May 6 Trek Tip of the Week #4 CLOTHING: Skin chafing is caused by friction, heat, moisture, and improper-fitting clothing. It is one of the most frequently encountered trek occurences. People who are overweight and whose thighs rub together when walking are at highest risk. It commonly occurs in the armpits and inner thighs and can be very painful. You can prevent chafing though your clothing choice: moisture-wicking, proper fit (fitted, but not too tight or too loose,) no big seams or rough fabric, biker shorts and "tight whities" recommended. Also helpful: no boxers, stay hydrated (dilute sweat & prevent your skin from drying out,) Use vaseline, powder or other anti-friction products, if prone to chafing or have risk factors.

Tip of the Week - April 29 - PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

Hiking in Mtns near SLC

April 29 Trek Tip of the Week #3 PHYSICAL CONDITIONING: Don't wait for the trek to get into good physical shape! START WALKING NOW! Start by walking more stairs or parking farther away from the store or at school. Walk with a group of friends Walk around the block, then 2 blocks, then Sugarhouse Park. Next, walk faster and improve your time. You may want to carry a backpack with canned goods or rocks to get more physical stamina. You should be able to walk 4 miles without difficulty BEFORE THE TREK.