Mormon Trail Handcart Trek 2010 – The Last Crossing (Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Last Handcart Journeys)

Participants: The Haydon family (Clive, Shari, Samuel, Joshua, Matthew, and Michael), Brett and Conner Corbin, Justin Carter, Elisa Rancie (support crew) and Scott Rancie (technical support). Total company number 11.

Route and Distance: Florence, Nebraska to Salt Lake City, Utah (This is the Place Monument Park). Total distance = 1,125 miles (1,800 km).

Method: Participants will walk the trail pulling handcarts and dress in pioneer attire. Although a reenactment, absolute authenticity of equipment, clothing, and food is not an objective. Food will be prepared in camp ovens and other necessary services will be provided via an RV manned by a support crew.