Personal Preparation Plan
A Pioneer Trek requires significant physical and spiritual preparation in order to enjoy the experience. If properly prepared you will have an opportunity to create a wonderful experience that you will cherish for your life. If you choose not to prepare, you may just experience a long, hot walk. To prepare we’ll be working on a handful of goals each month. We will be trekking up to 20 miles in a dry, very hot climate. On top of walking we will be pulling and pushing handcarts with all of our supplies. This is considered a very strenuous and should not be taken lightly.
February
- Fill out registration materials online (bouldertrek.com/registration/)
- Decide on something you can do for your personal goals to help you prepare for Trek.
- Start a walking program. Walk at least 1 mile 3x a week this month.
- Begin earning money to pay for the trek. ($45)
- Begin working on finding the name of an ancestor or pioneer you would like to walk for.
March
- Increase your walking distance. Walk at least 2 miles 3x a week this month.
- Make sure you have a good pair of walking shoes. You must start NOW to break in a new pair.
- Continue to work on finding your name for Trek.
- Continue saving your money.
- Continue to work on your personal goals.
- Read some pioneer stories
April
- Attend Stake Trek Fireside- April 24 @ Stake Center.
- Increase your walking distance. Walk at least 3 miles 3x a week this month in under an hour
- Continue to work on your goals.
- Continue to save your money.
May
- In FHE, share the history of the person you have decided to walk for.
- Find or make your pioneer bonnet/ hat and skirt (YW); or wide brimmed hat and pants (YM).
- Find or make an apron (YW)
- Increase your walking distance. Walk at 4 miles a 3x a week in about an hour
- Check supply list and see what you need to get or borrow for the Trek
June
- Attend Trek Super Sat. June 11 at the Stake Center.
- Time to get serious! Two challenges this month. Walk 4 miles in your trek clothing and your broken in boots. Do a “long walk” of 5-10 miles with a group – preferably your trek family. Keep up the regular 3-4 miles walks each week
- Label and pack (in your 5 gallon bucket) all items you need for the Handcart Trek
July
- Hydrate your body by drinking 8-8oz. glasses of water every day.
- On days when not exercising stay active, eat healthy, and drink plenty of fluids