Iron Forge

Iron Forge — Participant Application

Please complete all required sections to apply for the Iron Forge discipleship experience. Ensure your contact information is accurate.
Suffer Better Initiative

Guiding people into Christ-shaped endurance. — Romans 5:3–5
Iron Forge

Proverbs 27:17 — Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.Iron Forge is a multi-day wilderness trek designed as a rite of passage for young men, supported by fathers and mentors. Through sustained physical demand, shared responsibility, Scripture, and time under load, participants are shaped in brotherhood, humility, and endurance. This work places young men in environments where formation cannot be outsourced — where character is revealed through effort, submission, and presence with others. Location: Pisgah National Forest, NC
Important: Submitting this application does not guarantee or constitute approval to participate in Iron Forge. All applications are reviewed by SBI leadership and you will be contacted regarding your status.
Identity
Full Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Email Address
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Age
City, State
Role
How are you applying?
Faith
Do you profess faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?
Are you currently connected to a local church?
Church name and location
Pastor or leader who can speak to your faith and character — Name
Pastor or leader contact — Email or Phone
Physical Readiness
Describe your current fitness level and any relevant experience (hiking, backpacking, rucking)
Medical conditions, injuries, or physical limitations we should know about
Are you able to carry a 35–55 lb pack over mountainous terrain for multiple days?
MEDICAL & EMERGENCY PROFILE
Height
Weight
Blood Type
Allergies - food, medication, or environmental
Current medications
Medical conditions - heart, respiratory, orthopedic, or other
Have you ever required medical evacuation or emergency assistance in the field?
If yes, briefly describe
Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Relationship
Emergency Contact Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Background
Have you participated in Iron Forge before?
If yes, what year?
Have you participated in any other Suffer Better Initiative event?
If yes, which event(s)?
How did you hear about Iron Forge or Suffer Better Initiative?
Privacy Notice The information you provide on this application is collected solely for the purpose of evaluating your participation in Iron Forge and ensuring your safety on the trail. Your personal, medical, and emergency contact information will be accessed only by Suffer Better Initiative leadership directly involved in event planning and safety. We do not sell, share, or distribute your information to third parties. Submitted applications are stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for program administration. By submitting this form you consent to SBI collecting and using this information for the purposes described above. Suffer Better Initiative · EIN 39-2906012 · info@sufferbetterinitiative.org
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Iron Forge — Participant Application

Suffer Better Initiative

Identity

Role

Faith

Physical Readiness

MEDICAL & EMERGENCY PROFILE

Background