URGENT UPDATE Friday, June 22: TREK COMPLETION TIME CHANGE
Continuous rain and very wet conditions at the Marriott Ranch have prompted a change in Trek plans. Drivers are picking up this morning at the Ranch and will contact parents when Youth have an arrival time at the Stake Center, probably before noon.
TREK WRAPS UP TONIGHT (Friday, June 22) with dinner and activities at 5pm at the Stake Center. Casual clothes.
Trek Lost & Found items are on tables in the Stake Center Gym. Please claim all items TONIGHT. Items not claimed tonight will be discarded.
SCHEDULE AND DIRECTIONS
June 21, 7 a.m. Arrive at Stake Center for check in, instructions, departure. All participants need to bring a sack lunch for Thursday.
June 23, 1:00-1:30 p.m. Trek ends. Come welcome the procession. Please note the main ranch road will be blocked from 12:00-12:30pm to accommodate a wedding.
Click this link for detailed directions:
DROP OFF, PICK UP, LATE ARRIVAL DIRECTIONS (PDF)
Directions:
1. From 495, Take I-66 West for 37 miles
2. Take Exit 27 for VA-55E toward State Route 647/Marshall
3. Turn LEFT on VA-55E/US-17 Bus. N./Free State Rd.
4. Continue on VA-55E/US-17 Bus. N./Free State Rd. for 0.2 miles
5. Turn RIGHT on Crest Hill Rd/VA 647
6. Continue on Crest Hill Rd. for 4.4 miles
7. Turn RIGHT on Hume Rd/ VA 635
8. Continue on Hume Rd/VA-635 for 7.5 miles
9. Turn LEFT on Marriott Lane
10. Continue on Marriott Lane for 0.7 miles to Marriott Ranch Offices
WHAT TO WEAR
CLICK: Trek Clothing Guidelines
CLICK: Trek Packing Guide
GET TICKED OFF BEFORE TREK
If you were not able to stop by the Stake Center to dip your Trek clothes in permethrin on June 16 here are two DIY methods to prepare your clothing items. Please be sure to treat your Trek clothes to stay safe from ticks.
Permethrin is a pesticide that according to the EPA and CDC is safe on clothing. It should not be used on skin. Insect repellants should be used on skin. We advise using protective gloves when working with permethrin liquids, though no risk has been documented.
Clothing and other items must be treated 24–48 hours in advance of Trek to allow them to dry (treated clothing can dry slowly). As with all pesticides, follow the label instructions when using permethrin.
Spray: https://sawyer.com/maximize-effectiveness-permethrin-fabric-treatment/ This is not an endorsement of the Sawyer product, though it is well regarded.
- Soak: https://sectionhiker.com/permethrin-soak-method-guide/