First, and importantly, there will be no cell coverage available where we will be

most, if not all, of the trek experience. Having said that, it is recognized that cell

phones are the most convenient way to take pictures of the amazing views and

experiences we will be having during the Trek! 

Additionally, cell phones will also

provide a very small and easy way to access the scriptures for use during family

and group devotionals and firesides. For this reason, youth may bring a cell phone

for these purposes, but they are strongly encouraged to limit any other use of

these devices during this short and uniquely powerful experience. Also –

“Airplane” mode will help your batteries last MUCH longer. 

In making the

decision about whether to bring a device or not, youth and parents should consider

how it will be kept clean and protected, limitations on battery life, etc. There will

not be any equipment available to youth to charge or recharge their phones on the Trek.

Yes! Every person who plans to attend in any capacity needs to register, and most

already have at the time these FAQ’s were posted.

Yes! Every adult who plans to attend absolutely MUST take the Youth Protection

Training program available through the church’s website prior to attending Trek.

It only takes between 20-30 minutes. If you have any questions regarding how to

take this training, please contact a member of your bishopric. A link to the training

(which will require a log-in using your church account) can be found HERE.

 Given the size of the group and sheer number of people involved, the decision has

been made that we will not be able to accommodate additional friends who are

members of the church from other stakes.

However, non-member friends who are willing to follow the rules and guidelines

associated with the Trek are absolutely welcome to join with us! Please let a

member of your bishopric know as early in the process as possible if a

For the most part, no. However, the organizers of the Trek will be prayerful in

making these family assignments, and if special circumstances exist, those

circumstances can be taken into account. Keep in mind that one of the best parts

of the Trek will be the formation of new friendships that often begin with being

assigned to families with people our youth may not know well before the Trek.

Most of the people on the Trek will wake up around 7:00 am, and most will be

heading to be around 10:30 pm at night.