5-gallon plastic bucket with lid for storing personal items and for seating. Twist on lids are preferable to snap on
Young Men
2-3 pair sturdy khaki pants – denim discouraged (denim rubs and chafes the skin and dries slowly)
2-3 light colored long sleeve button-up shirts. No t-shirts. Long sleeves provide protection from the sun and insects.
Wide brim hat with strap for sun protection. No baseball caps
1 pair PJs
Young Women
2 three-quarter length lightweight skirts or dresses
2-3 pioneer style long-sleeve blouses. No t-shirts. Long sleeves provide protection from the sun and insects.
Bonnet or wide brim hat with strap for sun protection. No ball caps
1-2 aprons with pockets
Loose fitting “bloomers” to be worn under skirts; scrubs, leggings, PJ pants work well. These will protect from bugs, ticks and dirt.
1 pair PJs
Elastics for hair
Feminine hygiene supplies
Everyone
Insulated Water Bottle (reusable)
Sleeping bag, pad, and pillow in a black, 33-gallon garbage bag. Put your name on it!
Extra 33-gallon black garbage bag with your name on it
Cotton bandana
4 pair socks (moisture wicking hiking socks are best)
3 Sets underwear
Sturdy, well-fitting shoes or boots for trekking-no new shoes!
1 pair trail sandals, flip flops or water shoes for river crossings (Martin’s Cove discourages crossing barefoot.)
1 sweat shirt or jacket (it has been know to snow in August)
1 rain poncho
1 pair of work gloves
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Baby wipes
Kleenex
Deodorant
Soap and/or hand sanitizer
Comb or brush
Lip balm with sunscreen
2 hand towels (keep one in bucket for river crossing)
Wash cloth
Insect repellant with DEET
Sunscreen (SPF 30)
Flashlight or headlamp
Sunglasses
Scriptures
Journal will be provided at departure (put scriptures and journal in ziplock bag)
Pen or pencil
Pioneer story of person you sharing on trek
Neck cooler
Personal medications as directed by parents
Non-Prescription Medication
Mas and Pas to verify with parents guidelines on administering non-prescription medications.
8 Tylenol, 8 Ibuprofen, 4 Allergy Pills
Small first-aid kit including
Band aids (assorted sizes)
triple antibiotic ointment
cortisone cream
alcohol prep pads
Moleskin, Leukotape or duct tape for hot spots and blisters
Body lube for feet, toes, blister prevention and chafing (Chamois Butt’r, body lube, or Vaseline)
Electronics – Leave your phones at home.
Contacts – If you wear contacts, please consider wearing glasses on trek. Wyoming experiences frequent high winds with blowing sand and dirt
Please do not bring – weapons of any kind
If it isn’t on the list and you don’t need it
–please don’t bring it!