Bivouacs & provisionsPilgrims must make their own provisions for nine cold meals to picnic: three each day, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Organizers supplement meals with hot soup in the evening, and hot water & bread with jam at breakfast.
Pilgrims supply their own powdered coffee, hot chocolate, tea bags, instant hot breakfast cereal, as well as cups, plates, bowls, spoons et cetera at each meal.
Company volunteers help prepare bivouacs along the way. Friday & Saturday's privately-owned sites are equipped with running water, toilets, a few showers and wash basins, with remote electrical supply only.
Pilgrim families or/and seniors participating in the "Modified Pilgrimage" may park RVs at each private campsite for an additional fee paid directly to the campsite owners on location.
All pilgrims may camp Sunday evening at the Auriesville Shrine, but facilities are limited (and volunteers do not set up a bivouac). For permissions & instructions, e-mail the Events Coordinator at the Auriesville Shrine or phone, 518/853-3033 ext. 223.
Pilgrims who have walked more than one day may also bunk-down Sunday at the Kateri Shrine in Fonda in the Longhouse there, or drive themselves to local lodgings.
To reserve a space at the Longhouse, contact the Kateri Shrine office by e-mail or phone, 518/853-3646.
SPECIAL NOTE - 2011
Pilgrims arriving the last day, Sunday, should bring water, make provisions for inclement weather and are encouraged to carry holy images, banners & flags - but no signs as in demonstration.
They also should wear hats, sturdy walking shoes and modest clothing, remembering they attend Holy Mass after; no shorts.