Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2023 Spokane Stake Youth Trek?
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The Trek will be from June 22-24. Carpool with your ward to drop youth off at Escure Ranch, Towel Falls Trailhead on Thursday 6/22 by 9:30am. From the Stake Center it takes about 80 minutes to get there.
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Which forms and releases do I need to return?
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There are three pages that need to be downloaded, filled out and signed and electronically returned to janysefrerichs@gmail.com. These are (1) the Registration Intake Form, (2) the Medical Release, and (3) the Media Release. Please complete registration ASAP. All youth and leaders planning to attend must fill out this three-page registration.
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What are the ages for Trek?
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Trek is for all youth in our stake turning 14 in 2023 through just-graduated seniors.
Where do I drop off youth for Trek?
Carpool with your ward to drop youth off at Escure Ranch, Towell Falls Trailhead by 9:30am. From the Stake Center it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there.
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Where do I pick up youth after Trek?
Please arrange to be there in “the Valley” to welcome your youth just before 11am. It is the SAME location where you dropped them off. They will descend right around 11, quickly disassemble their handcart and head home with you.
What is a "Trek Family?"
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Each young man or young woman will be assigned to a Trek Family. The Stake Presidency has carefully selected the "Ma's and Pa's" from throughout the stake. These individuals will lead your family for the duration of the Trek. Other members of your Trek Family will be other young men and young women from the different wards of the stake. There will be about 10 members in each family.
How do I find a pioneer name and story?
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If you have an ancestor that was a pioneer who crossed the plains, you may walk for them on Trek and be prepared to share their story with your trek family. If you need help researching, please contact Sr. Tippetts (annamaetippetts@gmail.com). For those that do not have an ancestor that was part of this pioneer group, we recommend walking for a pioneer in your own family that faithfully set out on a new path of any kind.
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What is the dress code?
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Our youth committee decided to wear pioneer dress. See “Trek Clothing.” We encourage youth to dress in pioneer clothes but don’t let that be a reason not to come. Remember that we are embarking on a pioneer Trek and we have to carry and pull everything so ONLY BRING what is necessary.
Can youth bring friends on Trek?
We welcome friends as long as they keep the Church standards. Know that your friends will not be assigned the same family as you, but they will make lots of new friends.
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