2010 Snowcamping Training Series - Application

Please review the information sheet for requirements before completing this application. Answer all questions for each applicant. Please use a separate application for each participant. Make copies of application form, as needed, for each additional person. Attach all family or youth group applications together.

The following are the fees:
Trip Type Sierra Club Member Non-Member (Join)
Training (early-bird)
(postmarked on or before November 22, 2009)
$100 $110
Training (normal)
(received by December 15, 2009)
$115 $125
Per child
(Family group only)
$20 $20
Per Youth
(Youth group only)
$50 $50
Alumni
(except where noted on certain trips)
$20 per trip $25 per trip

A limited number of scholarships are available. For more information, please contact John (jsedlander_AT_gmail.com) or Jodi (jdi_bly_AT_yahoo.com).

Send the completed application(s) with a self-addressed, stamped envelope and check or money order (or use paypal, the instructions will be on the next page), payable to the Sierra Club Snowcamping Training Series and mail to: Snowcamping Training Series, c/o Anne Good, 1332 Portland Ave., Albany, CA 94706. Applications must be received at the latest by December 15, 2009 . For the "Early Bird" enrollment, please make sure your application with check is postmarked on or before November 22, 2009.


Check One: Student         Family/Youth         Alumni
First Name
Last Name
Address
City
Zip
Age
Height
Weight
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
How did you hear about us?
Are you a Sierra Club Member?: Yes No     (Join now to save on Snowcamping fees)
Sierra Club Member#: (Enter "new" if you just joined)
Year completed the course: (Alumni only)
Who led the group: (Alumni only)
Would you be willing to drive? Yes No
Number of passengers you can take?
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number:


GROUP DATES

Please indicate which group you would like to participate in by placing a "1" by your first choice and a "2" by your second choice, etc. Every effort will be made to place you in your desired group. Remember: to participate in the first trip, you must attend the orientation day on Saturday - January 9, 2010 and to go on the second trip, you must complete the first trip. Due to weather conditions, some trips may be cancelled and rescheduled to the backup trip date. Please make your selections carefully. You must select a first and second choice. If you do not submit a second choice, you may be placed in another group.

Family Group Adults must attend the Orientation Day on January 9, 2010 , to be eligible for family trips. Orientation is for adults only (18 and over) Mandatory pack check for children's gear. Allow one hour. (to be scheduled)

Alumni snowcampers must attend Orientation Day on January 9, 2010.

Choice Group Leaders 1st Trip 2nd Trip Backup Trip
Group 1
 
Lorrie Poch
Tony and Carol Somkin
Greg Andreas
January 30 - 31, 2010 February 20 - 22 2010 February 27 - March 1, 2010
Group 2
 
John Sedlander
Ed Traverso
Maria D'Agostino
February 6 - 7, 2010 February 26 - 28, 2010 March 5 - 7, 2010
Group 3
 
Chuck Collingwood
Albert Pastine
January 23 - 24, 2010 February 6 - 8, 2010 February 20 - 22, 2010
Group 4
 
Kalle Hoffman
Lisa and Eric Ehlers
January 30 - 31, 2010 February 13 - 15, 2010 February 20 - 22, 2010
Group 5
 
Shonna Moodie
Emilie Cortes
February 6 - 7, 2010 February 20 - 22, 2010 March 5 - 7, 2010
Family
 
Rodger Faulkner
Harvey Ceasar
January 23 - 24, 2010 February 13 - 15, 2010 March 6 - 7, 2010
Youth
 
TBA TBA TBA TBA

Choice Status Leaders Trip Name Date
  yes
Marilyn Smulyan and Kyle Brunelle A1 - Follow the Snow January 16 - 17, 2010
  yes
Greg Andreas and Jodi Bailey A2 - Pull it with a Pulk February 28 - March 1, 2010
  yes
Dennis England and Roger Williams A3 - Hot Springs Holiday March 6 - 8, 2010
  yes
Lloyd Sawchuck and Ted Pekny A4 - Crocker Point 1 March 20 - 21, 2010
  yes
Debbie Alexander and Albert Pastine A5 - Digging and Gambling March 20 - 22, 2010
  yes
Mark Johnson and Kevin Choe A6 - Igloo 101 March 26 - 28, 2010
  yes
Cynthia Knowles and Hadrian Klinkner A7 - Winter Photographer's Paradise April 2 - 4, 2010
  yes
Kalle Hoffman A8 - Crocker Point 2 April 10 - 11, 2010


Are you taking the course with a friend(s) and wish to be in the same group? If yes, give us their names. Students wanting to be in the same group must submit their applications together. Being in the same group cannot be guaranteed.





MEDICAL INFORMATION

1. Do you have any physical or medical conditions that we should be aware of? Yes No
2. Do you have any allergies? Yes No
3. Are you on a special/restricted diet? Yes No
4. Are you currently under any medical treatment? Yes No
5. Are you currently taking any medications? Please list below. (for safety purposes only) Yes No
6. Have you ever experienced any cold weather or altitude-related problems? Yes No
If you answered yes to any of the questions, describe below.


STATEMENT OF PHYSICAL CONDITIONING

Please describe what you are doing for the physical conditioning activities to prepare for taking the Snowcamping Training Series. Feel free to mail in additional pages with your application if necessary.




OUTLINE OF EXPERIENCE

Please describe your backpacking experience, including all recent trips, dates, locations, length, and difficulty. If possible, refer to the grading system for knapsack and hiking sections in the front of the Chapter Schedule of Trips. List any mountaineering, snow camping, rock climbing, skiing, or leadership experience, too. Also include any special training such as first aid, rescue, or orienteering. Please include your reasons for wanting to participate in this series. Feel free to mail in additional pages with your application if necessary. For Family Group applications, rememeber to fill out a separate application for each child.






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