Stake Pioneer Trek 6-08

This was a fun and unique experience for the youth of the stake that were 14 years and older. They had the opportunity to spend 4 days dressed as pioneers pulling a 500lb plus handcart for over 24 miles. The trek was hard, but the experience was beyond what words can describe. Here are some photos that share what the experience was like. See if you can spot some Castlegate members...

the long line of handcarts being pulled by the 22 trek families.

Ma Flake helping her trek family pull the handcart after finally having a chance to eat some lunch on the first day

Brother and Sister Lawes came and helped teach the youth the art of making candles. This was just one of the many fun activities that the stake set up for the youth to participate in.

Sister VanNatter also came up to help with candlemaking

The Mosers came too..

Here is Bro. Howell with Pa Welchman. Bro. Howell came to help support the trekkers. The trekkers were very grateful for the support the youth leaders offered!


Bro. and Sis. Davis helped us learn how to make Indian Fry Bread. It was delicious!!

Here are some of the Castlegate youth enjoying the giant bon fire.

The Ma's and Pa's that were there from Castlegate ward were: Brother and Sister Oram, Brother and Sister Welchman, Brother and Sister McLaws and Brother and Sister Flake. Brother Jones helped out a ton with the food (which was so GOOD!) and many other leaders were able to come and spend time with the youth and see and participate in the testimony meeting. Brother Stradling was the driver of the HUGE truck that delivered and took back all of the handcarts. This experience is one to be remembered for years to come...The youth found strength they didn't know they had. They are a phenomenal group!