Upcoming Activities

Between now and July, each trek family is invited to gather together on their own. Share a meal, walk a trail, sing a hymn, practice loading buckets, or sit on a porch and get to know one another. These small, simple moments are where trust takes root and friendships grow strong — long before the first handcart wheel turns in Wyoming.

Mas, Pas, Aunts, and Uncles — reach out to your youth and pick a time that works for your family. There is no required format and no checklist; the time together is the point.

Just two days before we roll out for Wyoming, gather for a special fireside with Jasen Wade, who portrays Levi Savage in the film 17 Miracles. Levi Savage walked every mile with the Willie Handcart Company, and Jasen's experience bringing his story to the screen offers a powerful, personal witness of the faith and sacrifice of the pioneers we'll honor on the trail. All trekkers and their parents are invited to attend.

Bring the whole trek family for a Saturday evening of games, races, and goofy good times at the park. Think tug-of-war, relay races, capture the flag, water balloons, and plenty of laughter as the sun starts to dip. A perfect chance to burn off energy with your trek family, find out who your fastest Pa really is, and build the friendships that'll carry us across Wyoming next month.

A combined orientation and training session for all adult trek leaders — Mas, Pas, Aunts, Uncles, Trail Bosses, Camp Leaders, and Medical Team — along with stake and ward leadership.

Gather together for a movie night featuring 17 Miracles — the true story of the Willie and Martin handcart companies and the tender mercies that carried them through. A powerful way to connect our hearts to the pioneers whose footsteps we'll follow this summer. Buckets will also be handed out — pick up the five-gallon bucket that will carry everything you need on the trail. Bring the whole family.

Lace up your shoes and join us for a pre-trek hike! The youth chose an evening start so we can enjoy cooler temperatures and watch the sun settle over the hills. A great chance to break in your boots, build stamina, and spend time with your trek family before July.

Kick off trek season with your trek families! Enjoy dinner together followed by a lively square dance. Come ready to laugh, learn some new moves, and get to know the people you'll be walking with this summer.