Next June, the youth of the Sandy Utah Crescent Stake and their leaders have the opportunity to retrace the footsteps of one of the most tragic and yet heroic migrations to the Zion.
Over the next nine months, thousands of hours of planning will go into creating a once in a lifetime experience for all of the those who choose to participate.
Beginning June 23rd 2010, more than 350 youth and adults will re-enact a famous moment in pioneer history as they spend three days pushing and pulling pioneer handcarts on the trail utilized by the Willie and Martin Handcart companies.
The Willie and Martin Handcart companies composed of emigrants bound for the Salt Lake Valley, were trapped in October of 1856 when they encountered an unexpected heavy snowstorm. Eventually help was sent from Salt Lake City to help rescue the pioneers, but not before the storm took a heavy toll in lives.
This blog provide a resource for those making the trek and any others interested in the journey, both physical and spiritual as preparrations are made for this journey.
We'll ask many to contribute their expertise in stories, images, and music creating the opoortunity for a truly rich experience understanding the sacrifices made in the 1800's and the lessons they offer us to this day. We'll document personal stories, both of the original pioneers and their families as well as those who particiapte in Trek 2010.
We've set up a Twitter site found at : http://twitter.com/Trek2010 where you can receive real time updates that will point you to this page and postings on YouTube and Facebook.
We're interested in your input and contributions in the form of images, stories, personal and family stories.
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