Walk with Me
Gear Up for the Trek
Readying your gear for this pioneer adventure is a spiritual and practical task. Carrying the right equipment ensures health, focus, and a deeper connection to the trail ahead. By packing thoughtfully and following the medical release guidelines, you honor the trek's history while staying prepared. Organize your heart and your belongings so you are fully equipped for this sacred commemorative walk.
Essential Gear & Clothing
Universal
Participants must provide their own sack lunch and a filled insulated water bottle for travel day.
- Durable work gloves for the handcart
- High SPF sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- UV protection / sunglasses
- Blister kit with moleskin and bandages
- Pocket tissues
- Sanitary body wipes
- Antiperspirant
- Oral hygiene kit
- Lip balm with SPF
- Skin moisturizing lotion
- Face cloth or small towel
- Hairbrush or comb
- Elastic hair ties
- Personal hygiene items
- Prescriptions listed on medical release form
- Hat with a secure chin strap
- Daily undergarments
- 3 pairs of tall hiking socks
- Broken-in footwear for walking
- Heavy hoodie or coat for mountain cold
- Warm sleepwear
- Personal pie tin marked with name
- Reusable eating utensils
- Weatherproof rain poncho
- Hands-free headlamp or torch
- Portable acoustic instrument
- Pioneer legacy story and family details
Deliver all gear within your 5-gallon bucket to the Stake Center on Monday, June 29th, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM Sharp.
Boy
- 2 collared long-sleeve shirts
- 2 pairs of rugged cotton trousers (not jeans)
- Leather belt
- Traditional suspenders (optional)
- Brimmed hat (must have chin strap)
Girl
- 2 mid-calf-length skirts or dresses (ensure safety from tripping)
- 2 long-sleeve cotton blouses
- Pioneer apron with pockets pockets
- Moisture-wicking biker shorts or leggings to prevent chafing if desired
- Brimmed hat (must have chin strap)
Bedding Items
Place sleep gear in a labeled heavy-duty 20-gallon trash bag. (Tie off with a bow not a knot for easy access.) Drop it off with your bucket at the Stake Center on Monday evening, June 29th, between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 PM.
- Warm Sleeping Bag
- Warm Blanket
- Foam Pad
- Pillow