Allan and I had the great privelege of being Pa and Ma to a family of young people for Silverdale Stake's very structured Youth Conference last week in south eastern Washington. We hiked with handcarts and camped outside (no tents) in period clothing for 4 days, with our "children" doing virtually all the packing, pushing/pulling, cooking, etc. There were a total of 150 youth, 75 hiking adults, and a multitude of support staff (medical, admin, food committee, and security). Many thanks to Blaine Wilson Photography for pictures.
Ignorance is bliss!
"And merrily on our way we'll go, until we reach the valley-o."
You can't imagine the blazing temperatures from the photos, but it was really hot, especially for us weather wimps. Deodorant wasn't on the list of allowed items!
"Listen up, everybody!" Our Trail Boss, Jeff.
Hiking on day 1 until 12:40 AM. Theme of the trek: All is Well. We went 11 miles that day.
Resting in the midday heat.
Approaching Zion we were blessed with live music. Above, our family of 3 boys, 3 girls, and an auntie. Hot, filthy, thirsty, and ready to be done, we could see an oasis of grass and trees ahead.
This was a great experience. Our family was fabulous, with no complaining and excellent cooperation. Would I do it again? Definitely!
2 comments:
You know what would have made this, besides a little saffron, would have been music by the Soggy Bottom Boys.
Regardless, I think these treks are great and I' glad you had a good time.
Loved the pictures and your description of the trek. Looks like it was super hot and a lot of behind the scenes planning.
Chelle and Dave are in Ellensburg this weekend for a youth conference. She is YW and he is a member of the bishopric. It is supposed to 97 degrees there. Hope they hydrate well. There was a girl in Utah that died on a trek because she wasn't hydrated enough. Scary.
Miss ya.
Jule
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