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.
5 responses to “Welcome to the adventure!”
Emily Neese (grandmother to Brett & Conner)
May 21st, 2010 at 12:20
Can’t wait to see the finished project. Looks good so far.
Thelma Woolley
May 21st, 2010 at 23:13
Are you keeping a written or email daily update? If so I do not know how to access it.
I am interested to know what the weather is like and how you are all feeling, physically.
motrekkers
May 23rd, 2010 at 23:01
We’ll keep it as updated as possible. Limited internet accessibility will mean that sometimes we will fall behind. Each individual has their own page where they will share their thoughts and hopeful receive personalized messages of encouragement back. General comments can also be made.
For now, please visit the facebook page for photos and any other media. Thanks for the support!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=119261478098640&ref=ts
Dean Fisher (Brother & Uncle)
May 24th, 2010 at 00:38
Hi Guys,
as you probably already figured I’m not one for emailing, etc. I don’t do Facebook so Wendy gave me this site. Just wanted to say that I think all of you are doing something great. I have a great respect for the pioneers and what they went through going across the plains. Dad (Pop) has already told me about some of what you’ve going through, and I saw before you left some of the tornadoes that Nevarda was having. You might have heard that Canberra is doing another Trek this coming October. Brooke and I will be a Ma & Pa, which I’m looking forward to(not so much Brooke). I think the 3 younger boys are also looking forward it.
I think of our little Trek compared to yours and can’t help feeling proud of you all. In some ways I wish I could be on it with you, but it will just have to be in spirit only. Just remember that when it gets hard to push or pull that handcart the angels will be helping you, just as they did for the pioneers. Anyway lots of love from your AUSSIE Brother & Uncle, Dean.
P.S;- Notice I didn’t have any jokes in there.
Dean Fisher (Brother & Uncle)
May 24th, 2010 at 00:51
I meant Nebraska. I’m over 40 now, so that’s my excuse.
Dean