MA'S AND PA'S
Thank you so much for your willingness to serve as a Ma or Pa at trek! We are so grateful and know each couple will add much to this experience. Please be positive and spread excitement for trek.
TRAINING:
Thursday 2/26/26, 7pm @ Stake Center (Sunday dress)
Thursday 4/23/26, 7pm @ Stake Center (casual dress)
FOR THE EXTRA MA AND PA BUCKET
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Kleenex
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Hand sanitizer
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Toilet paper (baggies for emergencies along the trail)
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Bug repellent
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Extra flashlight /batteries
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Consecrated Oil
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Marking Pen (Sharpie)
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Sunscreen
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A watch
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Duct tape
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Small basic first aid kit
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Emergency feminine supplies
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Small garbage bags to tie on handcarts along the trail for trash and extra items.
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Ties to secure tarp to handcart (no wire)
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Two 24” bungie cords with plastic tips to secure water jugs on the back of the handcart.
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2-3 spray bottles for mist/cooling
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Optional -small NEW yard sprayer (1-2 gallons)
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Optional – cooling towels
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One 8X10 tarp to cover the handcart from dust and rain
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Cooler for lunches*
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Personal Shelter (beach umbrella, easy pop up tent)*
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Two insulated 5-gallon wide mouth water jugs with opening large enough for an ice block*
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE PACKED IN A PLASTIC TOTE
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Two burner table top propane or white gas stove
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One 6 qt pot with lid. No larger than about 10.5 in diameter
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Two - 10” skillets with lid, the deeper the better, need to fit on stove at the same time
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Two large mixing bowls
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One large cutting board. Solid plastic better than wood (lighter) don’t bring rolled up plastic. There may not be a hard surface to set up on.
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Two plastic tubs for washing dishes
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Three large long handled serving spoons
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Wire whisk
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1 cup measuring cup
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1 set of serving tongs
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Pancake turner
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Two wooden spoons
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Two pairing knives for food preparation
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Two serrated knives for food preparation
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Can opener
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3-4 dish towels
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3 dish rags
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Matches or lighter
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Scrubbing pads for cleaning
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Small container of dish soap
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One pair of heavy leather gloves
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Kitchen timer or watch
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Small pair of scissors
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First Aid Kit
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One lantern or flashlight. Electric lanterns are great!
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Hammer for pounding stakes
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Camera
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Pocket knife or multi tool
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Optional – extra rope/paracord/bailing twine. The stake will provide but you may want more.
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2-3 rolls paper towels
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4 garbage bags
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Clorox wipes
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Hand sanitizer
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Extra Toilet Paper (1-2 rolls)
THE STAKE WILL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING
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2 large tarps for shelter (12’X16’ with rope, poles, and stakes)
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Shelter poles and stakes
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Propane canisters or white gas for stoves
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Boards to prepare food and cook on
MA AND PA FAQ'S
We will be traveling to Mosida in several large buses. We will have bus assignments, so trek family units travel together.
No. We will not be using tents at trek. Each family will be provided with tarps and poles to create a structure for sleep and shade.
Trek at Mosida consists of walking 4-8 miles a day. Prepare for this by walking regularly in the weeks leading up to trek. Break-in your trek shoes in the weeks leading up to trek as well.
Each ma and pa are the stewards over their trek family. Pray for the youth in your family. Participate in temple work for the dead, to feel closer to pioneers and God. Spend time in the scriptures - focus on "faith in every footstep" narratives from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants, along with pioneer stories. Research handcart pioneers and personal family history to understand their sacrifices and faith. Familiarize yourself with the trek's specific themes and expectations. Strive to “walk with Him” in your daily activities by living Christ's teachings and having the Holy Ghost present in your life.