Five Miles Further: Discovery Survey

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What are your primary outdoor interests?* This field is required.
Hiking
Camping / Car Camping
Backpacking
Rock Climbing
Fitness & Training for the outdoors
Photography
Paddlesports (Kayaking, SUP, etc.)
Other
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How would you rate your overall outdoor experience level?Select the highest level you feel you have mastered.
Novice: I'm new to outdoor activities and eager to learn the basics.
Intermediate: I'm comfortable on most day hikes, but want to expand my skills for bigger adventures (like overnight trips or more challenging terrain).
Progressing: I'm comfortable on day hikes and short overnights, but would like to be more confident for longer trips, or more distant destinations.
Advanced: I have multi-day and/or technical experience and am largely self-sufficient in familiar conditions.
3
When you think about an adventure, what are your PRIMARY goals?Select the highest matches
Finding a safe and consistent group of people to go with.
Gaining specific skills to become more confident and self-reliant.
Experiencing new places and activities that I wouldn't do on my own.
Improving my physical fitness and challenging my body.
Disconnecting from work/daily life and reducing stress.
4
What's the biggest challenge or frustration that holds you back from getting outdoors more often or trying new things?
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
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Which of the following Five Miles Further experiences sound most appealing to you right now?Select all the apply closely to your interests
Professionally-led local day hikes designed for meeting new people.
Guided "Intro to Backpacking" weekends to learn the fundamentals in the field.
Adventure-oriented, multi-day backcountry experiences to pristine locations.
In-person workshops focused on a specific skill (e.g., Navigation, Wilderness First Aid).
Short online webinars on topics like gear selection or trip planning.
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For a professionally guided experiences, which is the HIGHEST range you'd be interested in?Select the highest tier that applies
Only interested in free events
Budget-minded: under $100 for guided one-day experiences
Value-minded: $200-$500 for local weekend experiences
Goal-Oriented: $500-$1,000, annually, for adventurous weekend destinations
Adventure-Oriented: $1,500+, annually, for multi-day adventures in pristine locations (Nat'l Parks, etc)
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On guided day hikes, I'd like to learn:
Planning and Preparation
Understanding Ten Essentials (safety gear)
Navigation
Pacing and Energy Management
Clothing and temperature regulation
Nutrition
First Aid / Blister Care
Wildlife Safety
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Think of backpacking / overnight experiences, I'd like to learn about:
Planning and Preparation
Navigation
Shelter Choice and Setup
Getting Permits
Water sourcing and filtration/purification
Backcountry Nutrition
Food storage
Wildlife Safety
Leave No Trace principles
Insulation and Warmth Management
Basic First Aid (Wilderness)
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Select the locations that interest you, and ARE WILLING TO TRAVEL to
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Southern California National Forests: Angeles / San Bernardino / Los Padres
Mojave Desert (Including Joshua Tree)
Death Valley
Northern California
10
If you were to take a skills course, what duration would be most appealing?
A short webinar or class (Under 2 hours)
A half-day workshop (3-4 hours)
A full-day intensive (6-8 hours)
A multi-day series of goal-oriented content (weekly meetings, online or in-person)
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What format would you prefer for these experiences?
In-Person Only
Online Only
Hybrid (A mix of both)
12
For a skills workshop, which is the HIGHEST range you'd be interested in?Select the highest tier that applies
Under $50: Entry-level instruction for less than 2 hours
$100 - $200: In-depth instruction for 2-4 hours
$200+: Full or Multi-Day instruction with material and learning exercises
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Which of the following workshop topics would you be most excited to enroll in?
Wilderness First Aid
Navigation
Risk Management / Preparedness
Backpacking & Camping Fundamentals
Ultralight & Lightweight Backpacking Techniques
Backcountry Cooking & Nutrition
Fitness for the Trail
Mobility / Recovery
Outdoor Adventure Photography Basics
How to Choose the Right Gear
How to Plan a Trip
14
What is your level of physical fitness?
Sedentary
Brisk walk 3-5 times per week
Weekly cardio and strength training
Daily cardio and strength training
I am a performance athlete (i.e. train as competitive cyclist, runner, swimmer, etc.)
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What is your age range?
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Please Select
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+)
16
You are:
A single adventurer
Married, looking to adventure together
Looking for family adventures
Prefer not to answer
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Where are you located (City, State)?
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How likely are you to join a Five Miles Further experience in the next 6 months?
Not Likely
Somewhat likely
Quite Likely
I'm in! Where do we meet?
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Can we contact you about trips and courses that match your interests?
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Email
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
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Your Name (optional)
First Name
Last Name
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