PWI Summer Trip Application 2025

Each Petra Wilderness Trip provides intentional times in the backcountry. Please fill out the application form below in it's entirety and you will hear from the PWI Leaders on the status and acceptance of your application. Note: Filling out an application does not guarantee your spot on a trip.

Be sure to check the correct trip(s) you are applying for. There are a limited number of spots on each trip. Gear rental fees will be due upon application being accepted in order to secure your spot. There are some scholarships available for those who need assistance with the gear rental cost.

Please note that trip participants are required to have their own mid high ankle boots broken in prior to a trip.

Date of Application

Please choose which trip(s) you are apply for.

Mystic Lake, July 7-10

Mystic Lake, July 14-17 (Spanish Trip)

Wind River Range, August 10-14

Escalante, UT Trip, Sept 28-Oct 2

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone Number

Gender

Male

Female

Date of Birth

Age (as of application date)

If under 18 years of age, please list name(s), phone number(s) and email(s) of parent(s) / guardian(s).

T-Shirt Size

Why are you interested in going on a PWI Trip?

Do you have any previous backpacking experience? If yes, please describe.

Do you have any of the following gear?:

3 Season Backpacking Tent

Backpacking Sleeping Bag (15F+)

Backpacking Sleeping Pad

65L Backpacking Pack

None of the Above

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Do you have any allergies, pertinent medical information, or dietary restrictions we need to be aware of?

Please list at least one reference, including the person's name, relationship to you, phone number and email address.

Emergency Contact Information (Name, Relationship to Applicant, Phone Number.)

I understand I need to be in proper physical shape, including being able to carry a pack and hike 5-7 miles per day.

Yes

No

I attest that I will fully submit to the Petra leadership for reasons of safety, protection, physical and spiritual health for the duration of the trip.

Yes

No

Signature of Trip Applicant: Please sign your name below to certify you have answered all questions truthfully and to the best of your ability. By submitting this form, you understand you are officially applying to go on a PWI trip and will be hearing from PWI leaders based on status of your application.