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April 2024 MN-WI crew leader training application form
North Country Trail Association (NCTA) Eastern Minnesota & Wisconsin Chapter leaders, the Border Route Trail Association, and the Superior Hiking Trail Association invite you to attend a hands-on crew leader training event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 26th - 28th, near Lake Nebagamon, WI.  Here is the draft schedule:

Friday, April 26th:

6:00pm: Gather at the Highland Town Hall for check-in

6:30pm: Dinner (provided)

8:00pm: Socializing and beverages at the Highland Town Hall

Saturday, April 27th: Crew leader skills

7:30am: Meet at the Highland Town Hall for check-in and breakfast (provided)

8:30am: Start of the crew leader training

12:00pm: Lunch (provided)

1:00pm: Resume crew leader training

5:00pm: Conclusion of the day's training

6:00pm: Dinner (provided) at the Highland Town Hall

8:00pm: Socializing and beverages at the Highland Town Hall 

Sunday, April 28th: Emergency response training

7:30am: Meet at the Highland Town Hall for check-in and breakfast (provided)

8:30am: Start of the crew leader training

12:30pm: Lunch (provided) and reflections

1:00pm: Conclusion of the training

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Where will the training be held?

The meeting location for the entire training is the Highland Town Hall, located at 9360 County Rd S in Lake Nebagamon, WI - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wqp2teRUh25NbJwg7.  Free primitive camping (tents only) is available at the Highland Town Hall site.  RV camping and hotels are available in nearby Solon Springs and Brule.  Costs are on your own.  More details will be in the confirmation email sent out a few weeks before the training.

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What to Bring?

A daypack, pen and notetaking materials, rain gear / warm clothes, a water bottle, camping gear, and any personal needs. Wear sturdy footwear (no tennis shoes!).  Part of the training will be scenarios on the nearby North Country Trail.  Any necessary tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.

Is there a cost to attend the training?

There is no cost to attend the crew leader training but you must fill out this application completely in order to register.  If you have any questions about the event, please contact Matthew Davis at (701) 388-1883 mdavis@northcountrytrail.org and/or Barbara Budd at 218-834-2700 or bbudd@superiorhiking.org.
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Your name *
Email address *
Cell phone number *
What Chapter / Affiliate / organization do you currently volunteer with? *
Are you currently signed up as a Volunteer in Parks (VIP) with the National Park Service? *
Have you ever led a crew maintaining or building trail before?
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Why do you most want to attend the crew leader training? *
What skills do you most hope to learn at the crew leader training? *
Which meals are you planning to attend? *
Do you have any food allergies or strong food preferences?  (If so, please describe.  We will do our best to accommodate.) *
Do you have any medical conditions or allergies that we should be aware of, or that may affect your participation?  If so, please describe. *

In case of emergency, please provide the name and cell phone number of who should be contacted:

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Do you have any questions you’d like to discuss with the crew leader training leaders? 

Thank you for your interest in the training and for signing up!  We will send out a confirmation email with more detailed instructions soon.
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