a weekend in wy at trek training

nathan and i went to pioneer trek training at martin's cove this past weekend with two other couples from our ward.  it took about 6 hours to get there.  we stayed at a cabin about 10 miles away from the cove and it was super dark when we got to the area so we were super glad that we had someone meet us at the turn off and show us where to go down the dirt road.

when we pulled up we saw this and thought, how far is it back to town?

turns out that is not where we were staying.... our accommodations were perfect for us.  it was a one room cabin with a loft.

bro morgan in the loft

 the kitchenette and doorway to the bathroom.

the next morning we got up and drove to independence rock because we had some time to kill before the training started.

there were rabbits everywhere!

then we headed over to martin's cove for our training.  we got registered and signed in and still had some time before it started so we checked out their humanitarian center which they had also converted to a showcase of things other trekker groups had done and given to the kids while on their treks.

this is the sewing room.  they make quilts all day!  the organization was amazing.

 all the buttons organized

all the patterns

 necklaces made from buttons - strung together by crocheting.

after a brief introduction,  we started trekking.

nathan, kent and mike get ready to push and pull

nathan and kent pulling our handcart

nathan on the trail at handcart parking

debbie being pulled in a rickshaw

 the missionary couples were awesome!

a skit the missionary couples put on to show "what not to wear" while on trek

back at the cabin that night, oscar came to visit.  read more about oscar here.