Welcome!

Welcome!  The Crestwood Stake Trek 2017 will be held on July 13-15 in LaGrange, Kentucky!  Our theme will be "I Can Do All Things!   Forward not backward with my shoulder to the wheel!"

We are so excited about the trek and we wanted to create this blog as a place for you to come and get information and ask questions.  The time to start preparing for the trek is now!

Physical Preparation:
The trek will be strenuous.  It will likely be very hot as well.  You will want to make sure that you are in good physical condition.  The start of a new year is a perfect time to start conditioning your body.  Start walking now and increase your distance regularly.  Here is a suggested routine:

• February: walk 10 minutes 3 times a week
• March: walk 30 minutes 3 times a week
• April:  walk 40 minutes 3 times a week
• May: walk 50 minutes 4 times a week
• June: walk 60 minutes 4 times a week

Spiritual Preparation:
We would also like you to start learning about any pioneer ancestors that you have so that you can share them with your  trek family.   If you don't have pioneer ancestors,  research another pioneer or family member of your choosing.  Pray daily and read your scriptures daily so that your spirit will be prepared as well.  Other possibilities:

• Have a pioneer-themed Family Home Evening
• Perform baptisms for the dead, preferably for a family member
• Discover what areas of Personal Progress or Duty to God fit in with trek preparation

Get your shoes ready 

Wearing the wrong shoes on the trek will rub you wrong and cause pain and blisters.  Remember, your toes need room to expand, because your feet will swell a full shoe size as you walk on the trek.  Running shoes are the best for trekkers.  Try to do a couple of walks with your trekking shoes and a light backpack before the trek.  While walking, when you feel hot spots forming stop and go home.  Rub your feet with rubbing alcohol and let them dry out.  This should allow you to form calluses that can protect you on the trek.

Packing List

• 5 gallon bucket and lid
• 1 bedroll
• 1 rain poncho
• Enough plastic (tarp) to serve as a ground cover and shelter
• 1 pair of old running shoes
• 4 pairs of sturdy socks
• 2 extra sets of underclothing
• 2 bandanas
• 1 metal pie plate, 1 large spoon and 1 tin cup
• 1 small hand towel, comb or brush
• 1 toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Small first aid kit
• Old set of scriptures
• Pen/pencil
• 2 heavy duty garbage bags
• Chapstick
• sunblock 
• insect repellent- THERE ARE TICKS!
• LINT ROLLER FOR REMOVING TICKS
• Deodorant
• Pair of garden gloves or heavy work gloves
• Disposable camera
• Pocket knife
• You may bring a sleeping bag.  It does not have to fit into your bucket
• SACK LUNCH FOR DAY 1 

Men Should Bring:

·        2 pairs of khaki/wool/canvas pants

·        2 long sleeved shirts

·        1 western style hat (no baseball/army hats allowed)

·        1 pair of suspenders

Women Should Bring:

·        2 mid-calf, long sleeved dresses or 2 long sleeved shirts & mid-calf length skirts

·        1 bonnet

·        2 pairs of knee length bloomers (can be made from old pajamas bottoms/hospital pants) IT IS BEST IF THE BLOOMERS DO NOT HAVE ELASTIC ON THE LEGS.

·        1 apron

·        Feminine hygiene supplies

Do Not Bring:  shirts without sleeves or that show the midriff, shorts above the knee, ipods/mp3 players, cell phones, laptops, cd/dvd players, any food/snacks