Arise and Get thee into the Mountain

Youth of the Grand Junction Stake - YOU DID IT!  All 104 youth, along with 30 leaders, successfully completed the 22 mile journey through Martins Cove, over the Sweetwater River, up Rocky Ridge, and into Rock Creek Hollow. 

Click below to watch yourself trekking into Rock Creek Hollow to finish the trek. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcxeGnnzBBU&feature=youtu.be

Here are just a few fun pictures below.  We hope to provide each youth with a CD containing more pictures at our Pioneer Trek Closing Fireside/Reunion on September 16th at 6:00 at the Stake Center.  Mark your calendars. 

 

Square Dancing Fun


A reflective moment in Dan Jones Cove



 Crossing the Sweetwater River.

Trail Boss remembering the Pioneers at Lower Monument.

Young men showing respect for women at the 'Womens Pull'

 Our handcart company passess a historical marker.

Grand Junction Pioneers ascend Rocky Ridge.

The "front of the line' enters Martins Cove after 22 miles over two days.

Martins Cove At Sunrise

Your own personal Pioneer Trek 
has begun!!