Look like a pioneer/clothing

Well trekkers, we hope that all of you are getting in shape for the big day so that you can hike like a pioneer. Now we need to make sure we are outfitted to look the part as well.
Below is a clothing list. Use your resources well, borrow from family or friends or neighbors who have been on pioneer trek before. You will need two outfits.  Pioneer clothing will be worn from the time you board the bus until we return home.
If you have any questions about clothing contact our clothing specialist Maline Robinson at malinerob@msn.com

Pioneer Clothing WHAT TO WEAR ON THE TREK:    Dressing in pioneer clothing can have a tremendous impact on the spirit of the trek.  The following is a short description of how pioneers dressed and it is our hope that the youth will dress likewise for the trek.  Men’s clothing:  Men’s shirts worn loose.  Plain colors were common, but stripes or plaids were also used.  Light colors will be coolest.  Choose something larger than a regular fit, with long sleeves.  Pants were also worn loose.  Wool or linen were used.  Corduroy, twill and canvas pants are good choices.  Trekker in our day find that wool is to hot but that cotton work great.  Colors include blue, black, gray, browns, especially beige and tan.  Choose rather loose fitting through the crotch and thigh area to add comfort In walking.  Suspenders; Men’s pants were held up by suspenders that were buttoned on the outside of the waistband, and crossed in the back.  Hats:  Men’s everyday hats ranged from pilot caps, straw hats, wide brimmed low felt hats, or round crowned hat.  No ball caps allowed.  Ties; Usually vests/ties were worn only on Sunday or when attending a meeting or social event.  Ties were small, black and silky.  Wrapped around the neck one and tied in the front with a square knot.  Women’s clothing:   Dresses:  Women’s basic dresses were floor length.  It could be plain or have many ruffles.  The sleeves were full, and long, with buttons or bands at the writs.  Necklines were usually high, with buttons up the front.  Fabrics were cotton in solid colors or small print.  Bright colors were popular (especially bright yellow)  Blouses and long skirts or jumpers could be used.  Pioneer trekkers now have found that dresses and skirts should be mid-calf or above top of a hiking boot in length (so the girls do not trip over their skirts while pulling).  Aprons; The standard apron was six to twelve inches shorter than the skirt length.  It gathered at the waist and tied.  The  bib attached at the waist and was pinned to the dress bodice at the top two corners.  Hence, the name pinafore (Pinned at two of the for corners).  Daytime aprons were made of calico remnants.  Sunday aprons were made from white fabric and did not have a bib.  For trekking today, large deep pockets are important to be able to carry different items along the trial.   Here's a pattern you can use:  http://handcart-trek.org/patterns/Aprons.pdf Bonnets; Women wore bonnets whenever they were outside.  They were made of cotton with a deep stiffened brim and back ruffle to protect the neck.  They could be white, plain colors or a print, but they never matched the fabric of the dress.  Today, bonnets or straw hats for the girls are important, they need to have something they will wear to protect them from the sun.  Bonnet Patterns (PDF-243KB)  Here's another Pioneer Bonnet Pattern: click here to enlarge Pantaloons were worn underneath the dress and were normally white.  Reached between knee and mid calf.  Could use scrubs or pajama pants hemmed shorter.  Wearing pantaloons helps maintain modesty in trekking situations.    Here's a pattern:  http://handcart-trek.org/patterns/Petticoats.pdf Shoes; For both  women and men, shoes need not be “period” style.  Comfort is most important.  Do not wear new hiking boots unless you have taken at least two months to break them in.  Bring two pair, so if one gets wet or cause blisters, the other pair can be worn.  Socks;  Pack clean socks for each day.  Clothing Sources:  2nd hand stores or borrowed clothing.  A Trek Clothing Specialist will be available to work with each ward to ensure proper clothing is assembled for each youth on the trek.   What NOT TO Wear Blue jeans, baseball caps, tank tops, t shirts, tight/short dresses, brand new shoes.

Trek Registration forms due to ward leaders

Sun. April 28, 2013
We need one filled out and turned in for every person planning to attend trek 

Need to be turned into Stake leaders no later than May 1, 2013

ALSO, if you answered YES to any of the medical questions on the registration form you need to fill out the MEDICAL RELEASE FORM. Ask for them from your ward leaders.

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We hope that everyone is getting in shape for trek, take advantage of the good weather, walk to church, or to your friends house, you get the idea. 

Taylorsville Stake 5k

Sat. May 4, 2013

(Star Wars day "May the 4th be with you")

7:30 am registration race starts at 8:00 am

Location: East building, 895 W 4800 S

Come walk, run, hop, skip or jump, make it to the finish line any way you can. Encourage all of your friends and the Ma's and Pa's from your ward to participate. 

("Luke, use the force and run, run to Dagobah.  May the force be with you, always.")

Just a reminder of our family search activity Thurs. April 11, 2013

6:00pm   Oakhill, Riverbend, Bridgeside, First   

7:15pm  Taylorsgrove, Paradise, Millrace        

 It is important that your group arrives on time.          

 the location is 

Riverton FamilySearch Library                              Room:          Zion C

 3740 West Market Center Drive(13175 South) 

Riverton, Utah 84065-8026

Please!  Make sure all of your group members have an LDS Account and that they remember their User Name and Password.

 See you there!

April 11, 2013 Family History activity check with your ward leaders for details.


Hi everyone, we hope you are getting in shape for trek. There will be a
                            5k  Sat. May 4, 2013
Encourage all of your friends and Ma's and Pa's from your ward to participate.

We want to thank everyone who attended the trek kickoff. Here is a list of upcoming events, we will have more details and reminders as they get closer. 

Trek preparation Timeline

Feb.     Feb. KICK OFF FIRESIDE    Feb. 10, 2013    7:00

Mar.    March through May wards visit Church History Museum Pre-Trek Tours (must call to schedule visit)

                Ma’s and Pa’s attend if possible

April      Family History center activity April  11, 2013 Riverton Family History center, 6:00 & 7:15pm

May    Stake to schedule date

            Stake 5k-10k

Final count                                                                              

June    Bucket  activity June 26,  7:00 Stake center bowery

July     Final preparations

            The big day! Trek July 25-27, 2013

Kick off fireside

Sunday Feb. 10, 2013 at 7:00pm
 Trek Kick off fireside
 at the Stake center
for all youth planning to attend
Trek this summer, along with their
parents and YM/YW leaders