2025 Applications are ready!
Due to funding uncertainties this year, all youth trips are currently “funding pending.”
Scroll down for sign-up links and click HERE for trip descriptions. For more information about our application process and how you’ll hear from us, please visit our FAQ’s page. If you need support with the application process, please call Ascend at 1-530-739-1177
***Sign up Early, first come first-serve. But applications are accepted anytime, preferably at least two weeks prior to any given trip. If last minute, be prepared to supply your own food depending on Ascend’s ability to provide.***
Youth Trips
Join the Adventure – 2025 Youth Trip Registration
Due to funding uncertainties this year, all youth trips are currently “funding pending.” If funding is secured, we will reach out to selected participants from this waitlist to complete the final registration process through a more detailed application.
Thank you for your patience and understanding—we can’t wait to adventure with you!
Click here for Youth Registration(digital) Click here for printable PDF(paper)
Teen Internships
2025 Teen Internship Opportunities – Apply Now!
We’re excited to offer a range of teen internship opportunities for those eager to gain hands-on experience in the outdoors. The 7-Day Teen Stewardship Trip is fully funded and guaranteed to run, while the Teen Field Science Trip and Teen Wilderness Career Pathway programs are currently “funding dependent.”
Don’t miss this chance to explore, learn, and grow—apply today!
Click here for Teen Registration(digital) Click here for printable PDF(paper)
Adult Trips
2025 Adult Stewardship Trip Registration
Join us for an unforgettable outdoor stewardship experience! All of our adult stewardship trips are completely free, with the exception of the Adult Botany Trip, which is a for-fee program.
Click here for Adult Registration(digital) Click here for printable PDF(paper)
If you’re signing up for the May 8-11 Marble Mountain Wilderness Trip sign-up HERE
Printable Application Instructions
We prefer you to fill our digital application. (So much easier for us!) However, if you need to fill it in by hand we are happy to accommodate. Read the directions below to ensure you submit it properly.
Please print the PDF for your age group (either Youth or Adult) and complete the entire packet including all informational fields and signatures. Packets include critical information that will ensure your safety on your Ascend Wilderness Experience, please take the time to fill out your application fully. Incomplete packets will not be considered!
You can also pick up printed applications 24/7 in our document holder outside our office door.
Send Application Packet To:
Ascend Wilderness Experience
PO Box 3263
Weaverville, CA 96093
OR: [email protected]
Drop-Off Application Packet Locally:
Ascend’s Downtown Weaverville Office
420 Main St. (Behind/Underneath Kay’s Book Nook via Forest Ave).
Application drop box is outside our office door which faces Forest Ave., next to White Wolf Gym.
Please be sure to send or drop-off ENTIRE packet with all pertinent information included