Is August Camp for Me?

IS AUGUST CAMP FOR ME?

August Camp is a hiking camp. This short questionnaire will help you decide whether camp is a good fit before you apply. It takes about two minutes, and you will see your result as soon as you click "See my results."

Your answers are shared with the August Camp Committee so that a member can follow up with you if you have questions. They are not part of your camp application.

Your fitness and hiking

Expect to be on the trails for 5-8 hours a day, six days in a row. Please answer each statement honestly. Choose "Not sure" if you haven't tested yourself recently.

I follow a regular fitness program, exercising several times a week. *

Yes
Not sure
No

I regularly participate in strenuous exercise that elevates my heart rate. *

Yes
Not sure
No

I am able to navigate uneven surfaces. *

Yes
Not sure
No

I am comfortable hiking/walking 6-10 miles. *

Yes
Not sure
No

I am able to hike for half an hour without needing a break. *

Yes
Not sure
No

My health status does not hinder my hiking ability. *

Yes
Not sure
No

I enjoy hiking 6 days in a row. *

Yes
Not sure
No

I am able to hike at a pace of 1.5-2 miles per hour, and am able to maintain a regular, uninterrupted pace. *

Yes
Not sure
No

I am able to hike multiple miles with elevation change (500-2,500' of elevation gain). *

Yes
Not sure
No

Which hike level fits you best? *

A hikes: 7 to 13 miles, 1,000' to over 4,000' of elevation gain, fast pace with shorter breaks
B hikes: 5 to 10 miles, 1,000' to over 2,000' of elevation gain, moderate pace
C hikes: six or more miles a day with up to 1,500' of elevation gain, steady pace of about 1.5 to 2 miles per hour
None of these yet: six miles with 500 to 700 feet of gain would be a stretch for me right now

Pick the level you could do comfortably on most days of the week. Trail conditions such as steep sections, boulders, mud, scree or stream crossings can make any hike harder than its rating.

times a ability.

How camp works

Even the easiest hikes require at least 6 miles with 500 to 700 feet of elevation gain.
There are no half-day options, no "walks," and no organized activities for campers who stay at camp instead of hiking.
Non-hiking activities are occasional, vary by location, and are limited in number.
If I join a hike beyond my ability, I may be asked to choose easier hikes for the rest of the week.

Please check each statement to confirm you understand it.

Your contact information

So a member of the August Camp Committee can follow up with you if you have questions.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone (optional)

Have you attended August Camp before?

No, this would be my first August Camp
Yes, I have attended before

Would you like someone from August Camp to contact you?

Yes, please contact me to talk about whether August Camp is a good fit