The weather can change in a few minutes at Sellars Creek Ranch, especially in June. It's important that everyone is prepared for heat, cold, rain, hail, fog and even snow (although that would be rare this time of year). Even in summer the ranch can get intense rain storms and cold nights. Below is the list of items we feel will ensure a comfortable trek experience. 

Because of weight and space limitations we are each limited in the amount and type of gear we can bring. You will need the following items:

​Place the following clothing and personal items in your 5 gallon bucket (Home Depot) marked with your name:
-1 pair of water shoes (or something you don’t mind getting wet & muddy, but NO flip flops)
-1 rain poncho or rain coat
-1 pair work gloves for pulling the handcarts
-1 small hand soap
-1 small hand towel/wash cloth
-1 comb/brush
-Deodorant
-Toothpaste/toothbrush
-Flashlight or headlamp
-Book of Mormon 
-1 pen or pencil
-Contacts or glasses as needed
-Comfortable clothes for the bus ride home (you do not need to wear pioneer clothes going home)

Male Clothing:
-2 long sleeved shirts (flannel or cotton/ no t-shirts)
-1-2 long trousers (wool or cotton or quick drying) 
-1 pioneer/western wide-brimmed hat (no ball caps)
-3 sturdy walking/hiking socks
-2 changes of underwear
-1 pair warm sleepwear (sweats/sweatshirt)
-Bike shorts or boxer shorts to prevent chafing while walking
-Beanie/knit hat for sleeping

Female Clothing:
-1-2 pioneer dressed or skirts (mid-calf)
-1-2 long sleeve blouses
-Bloomers or light cotton pj pants to prevent dust and dirt
-Bike shorts to prevent chafing while walking
-1 bonnet (optional) or wide brimmed hat
-1 apron (optional)
-3 sturdy walking/hiking socks
-2 changes underwear
-1 pair warm sleepwear
-Beanie/knit hat for sleeping
-Feminine hygiene supplies (as needed)

The good news is that Sellars Creek spray's for mosquitos which significantly reduces their numbers. They have also said that ticks are very rare and shouldn't be a problem. However, we still recommend that you spray your clothes with Permethrin Mosquito/Tick repellent 5 days prior to trek and bring mosquito spray. Permethrin is available in local sporting goods stores, Walmart, and Amazon.

Place the following items in a heavy duty garbage bag marked with your name:
-A sleeping bag
-A small pillow
-A compact Sleeping pad 
-A warm coat (that you don’t mind getting dirty)

Please bring a small backpack that you will have with you on the bus and during trekking. Include the following in your backpack:
-Sack lunch for the bus ride up
-Prescribed medication
-Insect repellent with deet
-Sunscreen 15+ SPF
-Lip balm
-Band Aids & Moleskin (for blisters)
-Hand sanitizer (pocket size)
-Baby wipes (optional)
-Small disposable camera (optional) 

Please eat breakfast before being dropped off on Wednesday morning and bring a sack lunch placed in your backpack for the bus ride. Dinner will be the first provided meal on Wednesday, June 11th.

Please wear pioneer clothing when you arrive and pack everything else in your bucket and garbage bag. 

DO NOT BRING:
-Soda, electronic items (phones will not work on the ranch anyway) pocket knives, weapons or jewelry.

*PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT YOUR NAME ON PERSONAL ITEMS!