ICE AGE TRAIL



Ice Age TrailThousand-MilerApplicationThe Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) recognizes as a Thousand-Miler anyone who covers the entire Ice Age National Scenic Trail route on foot.Thousand-Miler certification is based largely on the honor system. The IATA assumes that those who apply have made an honest effort to walk the entire Trail route. Aspiring Thousand-Milers should understand the following key points:Hiking the entire Ice Age Trail ROUTE is necessary to qualify — this includes all established yellow-blazed Ice Age Trail segments AND the unmarked connecting routes that link the segments.The only exception to the above is the “big loop” in the central portion of the Ice Age Trail…both sides are NOT required. Aspiring Thousand-Milers may choose either side of the loop.As the Ice Age National Scenic Trail is intended primarily a footpath, hikers must cover the entire route on foot (e.g., hiking, jogging/running, snowshoeing, skiing). Other methods (e.g., biking the connecting routes) are not permitted for Thousand-Miler recognition.Issues of sequence, direction, speed, length of time, or whether one carries a pack or not are not considered.The IATA does not verify or validate records (e.g., fastest, oldest, youngest). Such records are fraught with arguable points and difficult to authenticate.In addition to answering the questions below, please attach a brief essay including highlights or unique aspects of your hike. Section hikers: Please include a brief itinerary of your hikes (e.g., a quarterly summary of which regions/counties you hiked).The IATA does not share contact information unless you answer "Yes" to our referral list question (see below).Last name:First name:Trail name (nickname):Gender:Address:City/State/ZIP:Phone:Email:Website/Social:Occupation:Age at completion:Birthdate:Retired?:Y NIATA member:Y NChapter affiliation:Section Hike or Thru-Hike: The IATA generally defines a thru-hike as a continuous (with allowances for family or medical issues) trek of the entire route of the Trail, typically completed within 6 months.As there are other commonly accepted definitions of a thru-hike, the IATA will respect the applicant’s choice in identifying themself as a thru- or section-hiker.East to West, West to East, or Various?Approximate % hiked solo:Bifurcation (“big loop”) route(s) hiked:Eastern sideWestern sideBoth sidesStart date (M/D/Y), location:Finish date (M/D/Y), location:Name(s) of hiking partner(s) or group(s):Name(s) of other section- or thru-hiker(s) met on the Trail:Seasons hiked:Spring (M/A/M) Summer (J/J/A) Fall (S/O/N) Winter (D/J/F)Check all that apply:Met with IATA chapter rep(s) while hiking (name[s])Employed car shuttles for transportation or suppliesUsed Ice Age Trail AtlasUsed Ice Age Trail GuidebookUsed Ice Age Trail DatabookUsed Guthook Guides (Mammoth Tracks) appUsed other wayfinding resources (describe)Had hiking schedule affected by hunting seasons (describe)Was lost at times (describe)Used a backpacking backpack (describe)Used water purification system (describe)Used a tent or other shelter (describe)Carried a stove (describe)Hiked with a medical condition (e.g., diabetes, arthritis)Other trails section- or thru-hiked:May the IATA put you on a Thousand-Miler referral list for prospective hikers?Y NMay the IATA publish all or portions of your summary (e.g., website, newsletter, social media)?Y NI,, verify that all information above is accurate.Signature:Date:After reviewing your application, if IATA staff determine that you meet the standard of a Thousand-Miler as defined above, you will receive a verification notice within approximately two weeks. Your Thousand-Miler certificate and patch will be mailed to you. Your accomplishment will be celebrated at the next IATA Annual Membership Conference and then cited in the following issue of the IATA's newsletter, Mammoth Tales.Please return this form and all accompanying info to:Ice Age Trail AllianceAttn.: Thousand-Miler CertificationPO Box 128Cross Plains, WI 53528You may also send your application and accompanying info via email (info@).Do not write below this line — for office use only:Received: _________________ Reviewer: ___________________ In database: ________________________ ................
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