2024 Registration Forms & Instructions

Digital Application Instructions

*ATTENTION* May 3 UPDATE ABOUT APPLICATIONS:

Scroll down for our applications, but please read the following information first.

*We highly recommend using a laptop or desktop computer to fill out our digital application (Google Chrome is best) FILL OUT APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY*

Incomplete applications may result in Ascend not receiving it. When you successfully complete an application, you’ll automatically be directed to our Wilderness Program Registration page with “what’s next” information. If this doesn’t happen, we may not have received your application. If you get a pdf copy, feel free to email it to us at [email protected] Otherwise, you may have to do it a second time using a laptop or desktop.

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact us with another preferred method (530) 739-1177 or [email protected]). We’re happy to send you a paper copy, email a pdf, etc. If you have a printer you can download and print a pdf version on this page (below). We also have printed applications outside our Weaverville office location available for pick up and drop off anytime (420 Main St. Weaverville-underneath the bookstore via Forest Ave).

Ascend will reach out to you within a few days of receiving your application. If you do not hear from us within two business days, something may be amiss and please contact us as soon as possible.

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 visit the signNow Help Center.


To apply online please visit the link below and carefully follow the instructions to complete registration and digitally sign all waivers and permissions.

**To sign as both a Parent/Guardian and as a Participant in the Youth App, right click the signature field and click “change signature” to create two different signatures, one for Parent/Guardian and one for Participant. Insert appropriate signature into the specified field**

All youth trips are filled but you can sign up to be on a waitlist

May 15: Deadline to apply for Adult and All-Ages trips occurring May-August

August 15: Deadline to apply for September & October Adult trips

Printable Application Instructions

We prefer you to fill our 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

Youth Application

Adult Application

All youth trips are filled but you can sign up to be on a waitlist

May 15: Deadline to apply for Adult and All-Ages trips occurring May-August

August 15: Deadline to apply for September & October Adult trips