Course Registration

ATC values diversity and aspires to attract qualified individuals from all backgrounds and of varying abilities to participate in their programs and activities. Through ensuring an inclusive environment ATC can create a safe working or recreational atmosphere in which all people feel valued and respected and have access to the same opportunities.

While ATC does not specialize in serving persons with disabilities, we often accommodate persons of ‘varying abilities’ and are able to include people of different ages, gender, skill levels, and outdoor experience, making the necessary program and activity modifications to ensure a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience for everyone. Therefore, ATC encourages people of ALL abilities to consider participating in ATC programs.

The ATC is currently accepting applications for novice hikers interested in an educational and informative experience to prepare them for a long-distance hike. The courses will help new hikers feel prepared to successfully hike the A.T. while gaining an appreciation for the outdoors, knowledge of the A.T., and exposure to long-distance hiking culture. Course graduates should leave these programs as competent, responsible hikers prepared to accomplish their version of a successful A.T. hike.

This year ATC is offering 8 courses:
-April 26-28 (Nantahala National Forest)
-May 10-12 (Pisgah National Forest)
-June 21-23 (Mount Rogers National Recreation Area)
-July 19-21 (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
-August 23-25 (Nantahala National Forest)
-September 20-22 (Great Smoky Mountains National Forest)
-October 18-20 (Mount Rogers National Recreation Area)
-November 8-10 (Pisgah National Forest)

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* 1. Which course would you like to register for?

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* 2. What is your contact information?

ATC collects participant demographics to ensure our programs are reaching a diverse population. This information is confidential. It is only used for the purpose of demographic calculations, and nothing else.

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* 3. Date of Birth

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* 4. What gender do you identify with?

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* 5. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

Dietary and medical information

Please list any medical information the crew leader and/or emergency personnel would need to be aware of in an emergency situation. This information is kept confidential and only used by the crew leader and first aid lead in the event it is needed. (If none, please write none.)

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* 6. Medical Conditions

Food related allergies should also be listed below under dietary needs.

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* 7. Allergies

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* 8. Medications

Before responding to the question below, please reference the Essential Eligibility Criteria found within the How to Hike the A.T. web page. If you feel you might need a Reasonable Accommodation to participate in a course, an ATC staff member will contact you directly to discuss what those might be.

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* 9. Do you feel you might need a Reasonable Accommodation to participate in a course?

To aid in meal planning for courses, please list any dietary restrictions or food allergies you might have. If none, please type none. We do our best to accommodate your dietary needs, however, we may be unable to meet highly specialized requests.

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* 10. Dietary Needs

Emergency Contact

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* 11. Emergency Contact Name

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* 12. Emergency Contact Phone

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* 13. Emergency Contact Relation

Hiking and Backpacking Experience 

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* 14. Briefly describe your hiking, camping, and backpacking experience.

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* 15. Briefly describe any physical activities/sports that you participate in, including how often you engage in these activities.

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* 16. What are you expecting from your backpacking experience with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy?

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

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