Wild Strides Sign-Up Form 2025

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Sign-up Form!
Hello! We are excited you are interested in joining us on a Wild Strides Retreat.

Please complete the following form by April 11th, 2025. A Wild Gift team member will follow-up with you in 1-3 business days.

Our review process of the sign-up form is designed to ensure that each participant aligns with our vision for a meaningful and inclusive community. We review responses to confirm that applicants clearly state why they want to participate and what they hope to gain from the experience, demonstrating thoughtfulness and genuine interest. Additionally, we assess physical readiness by ensuring participants acknowledge their ability to carry their own gear and walk for up to six hours, helping us maintain safety and accessibility within the program's current capacity.
Email*
Name (First & Last)*
Where do you currently live (City, State/Province)?*
Which Wild Strides retreat are you applying for? Check all that apply!*

Scaling Mountains and Ventures: A Backpacking Retreat for Women* Founders & Leaders(May 2-4, 2025)Backpacking, Breathwork, and Mindfulness (May 9-11, 2025)
Have you participated in a Wild Gift program before If so please state which program and when*
How did you hear about Wild Strides?*
If you are applying for one of our Leadership-based Wild Strides trips please answer the following:

If not applicable please write "N/A"
Name of the organization where you hold a leadership role (founder, manager, executive, etc.)*
What does this organization do?*
What is your leadership role within the Organization?*
What excites you about participating in Wild Strides?*
Pricing and Financial Transparency:
Wild Strides trips are designed to be as accessible as possible. Our fee covers all trip preparations, group gear, meals, permits, guided programming, workshops, and certified wilderness guides. Tuition for Wild Strides is received as a tax-deductible donation to Wild Gift, a 501(c3) nonprofit. All proceeds directly support our free and low-cost programs, scholarships, and fair wages for our guides and staff.

Backpacking Experience: All experience levels are encouraged to apply! Unless you are joining one of our Intro to Backpacking trips, the focus of Wild Strides trips will not be backpacking 101. However, we will provide support every step of the way, from prepping your gear, to ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout the trip. We share this to ensure expectations are clear - the terrain may be technical at times, but the route is chosen to accommodate all skill levels. Basic fitness is required for individual and group safety. We are happy to consult in physical preparation. At this time we do not have ADA-accessible trips; however this is something we hope to work towards! The following questions are asked to help us gauge the level of support you will need to feel safe, supported, and get the most out of this experience.
Do you have prior backpacking experience?*
For health and safety we must require that folks can carry their own backpack at least 20 of their body weight at base weight (not including food water or group gear) and be on their feet for up to 8 hours with up to 6 hours of walking with breaks Please comment on your ability to do the above and feel free to reach out to us with any questions.*
Wild Gift is growing our gear library. Currently we have backpacking backpacks available for a limited number of participants to borrow. Would you be interested in borrowing one?*

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Final questions:

Review the details of the retreat you are applying for at https://www.wildgift.org/wild-strides prior to answering the questions below.
I confirm that I am available for the dates of the retreat and can transport myself to and from the retreat starting location.*

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If offered a spot, I agree to pay a non refundable deposit upon acceptance which will hold my spot on the retreat. I agree to pay the remainder of the trip cost no later than 3 weeks prior to the departure date.*

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Share any links where we can learn more about you website social media etc.,
Do you have any specific questions or comments at this time?
Thank You for applying to Wild Strides! We will be in touch soon.
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If you are applying for one of our Leadership-based Wild Strides trips please answer the following:

Pricing and Financial Transparency:

Final questions:

Thank You for applying to Wild Strides! We will be in touch soon.