Thursday, July 14, to Saturday, July 16, 105 teenagers and adults from congregations in Hood River, Stevenson, White Salmon, Goldendale, and The Dalles joined with over 200 people from Vancouver in a handcart pioneer reenactment on the Barlow Trail on Mt. Hood.
The participants are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The 80 young people, aged 12 to 18, and 25 adults from the Columbia Gorge pulled two-wheel handcarts while hiking the 25 Barlow Trail, beginning at the Pioneer Woman's Grave.
They wore pioneer-style dress and their belongings were limited to what each could fit into a 15-gallon bucket.
The trek commemorated the westward migration of Mormon pioneers in the 1850s, specifically those who traveled by handcart.
Thaynan Knowlton, regional president over the aforementioned congregations, made the decision for local youth to join the Vancouver-organized trek.
President Knowlton said, "The youth of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been doing re-enactment treks like this for many years. It is the first time the Gorge-area churches have participated. Pioneers are important to the Gorge as well as to our church. They represent courage, faith and determination. We hope that our youth, through this event, will develop these same characteristics."
He hoped the young people gained "a greater sense of appreciation for their families and a deeper love for America. Our intention is that they learn about the bright future that faces them as they go forward with faith. We want them to come back from the trek not only more thankful for the conveniences of modern life, but better, kinder members of their families."
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