Backcountry Experience Form

Volunteers must be prepared with appropriate experience and equipment for WTA work parties that require a backcountry experience form. This form is valid for work parties during this calendar year.

WTA is requesting this information in the interest of the safety of both you and other crew members. The answers you provide will be reviewed by your crew leader or WTA staff. We may contact you to discuss whether your experience and equipment will allow you to successfully compete the work parties for which you have registered.

Experience & Equipment

Why do you want to participate in a WTA backcountry trip or vacation?

Describe your backpacking, camping and hiking experience over the past three years.

Of these experiences, which was your most difficult trip? Please include details such as length of trip, average mileage per day, average elevation per day and approximate pack weight.

What equipment do you typically carry on overnight trips? Tent, sleeping bag, boots, etc.

Have you ever participated in a backcountry trip during which you completed trailwork or similar tasks (e.g. trail crew, PCTA, PNTA, corps, etc.)? Please include details such as length of trip/mileage/elevation and if equipment was carried.

Other Information

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Do you have any current certifications such as CPR or Wilderness First Aid? Please indicate your most recent certification period.

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

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