ZEN MASTERS 2022-23 Winter Backcountry Program Application & Registration

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Thank you for your interest in the ZEN MASTERS 2022-23 Winter Backcountry Program!

Thunder Dragon makes every effort to ensure that ZEN MASTERS courses are comprised of students who are ready, willing, and excited to tackle the demands of its special program. Because of high demand and limited enrollment capacity, this application process assists us in assessing and placing students in appropriate cohorts for the best experience possible.

Please answer all questions honestly and to the best of your ability. We will contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application to schedule a phone call to discuss the program and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to talking with you and exploring "Beginner's Mind" this winter together!

Email *

Name & Contact Information (email & cell) *

Age Range *

25-35

35-45

45-55

55-65

65+

What is your skiing proficiency? *

Expert (competent off-piste, all terrain, all runs from top-down Baldy in ALL snow conditions)

Advanced (competent all runs from top-down Baldy in ALL snow conditions)

Advanced Intermediate (competent Blue-Black runs from top-down Baldy in MOST snow conditions)

Intermediate (competent Blue runs from top-down Baldy in MOST snow conditions)

Do you have any backcountry skiing experience? *

YES - Extensive

YES - Limited

Tell us why you are interested in Backcountry skiing as an activity?

Please check all the specific program components that are of high interest you: *

Assistance with choosing/evaluating/buying backcountry ski gear

Learning how to use digital navigation tools

Learning how to stay safe in avalanche territory

Learning and practicing backcountry ski touring techniques with instructors in the field

Snow science

Snow camping and learning emergency survival skills

Getting more physically fit

Understanding what Beginners Mind means

Guided meditations

Being inspired to jump start healthier personal practices in my life

Required

My current fitness level is: *

Very Fit. I'm confident of my cardio & strength. I can hike today to the top of Baldy with a 20 pound pack in under 3 hours, no problem.

Somewhat Fit - I'm in decent shape. I need to focus on increasing my cardio & strength, but I could hike today to the top of Baldy with a 20 pound pack in 3-4 hours.

Not Fit - I need to focus on getting in shape with my cardio & strength. I don't think I could hike today to the top of Baldy with a 20 pound pack very easily.

Injuries

I have no chronic, current or pre-existing physical ailment or injury that inhibits my ability to engage in physically strenuous activity over a prolonged period of time.

I have a pre-existing condition that may inhibit my ability to conduct strenuous physical activity over a prolonged period of time.

Clear selection

If you have a pre-existing condition that may inhibit strenuous activity, please describe:

I would describe my personality as: *

Outgoing/Gregarious: I'm immediately comfortable around new people; I'm naturally talkative and I have no hesitation speaking up in groups; I like to meet new people and be in new situations

Reserved: I'm comfortable in groups but am typically quiet; I'm not a big talker but I'm interested in what's going on around me; I'm quiet but not afraid of talking when I want to or need to say something

Shy: I can feel nervous in new groups until I get to know people; I dislike having to speak in front of others; I'm usually not the first to introduce myself to strangers in a social setting and I appreciate when others introduce themselves first

Unsure: I don't know how to answer this question; I am different in different situations

When I have to do something that scares me, I tend to: *

Feel powerless and/or worry a lot

Just face it and get it over with

Learn everything about it so I can to prepare

Do things to help me feel better (meditate, talk to friends/loved ones, exercise, get rest, etc)

Figure out a way to avoid it, delay it, or get out of it somehow

Required

Please describe what you feel your best strengths are when participating on a team or in a group activity. What kind of team member are you? What do you think you add to the dynamic (your personality, your work ethic, your communication style)? *

I am usually... (check all that apply)

Bold

Cautious

Skeptical

Open-minded

Patient

Impatient

Forgiving

Unforgiving

Judgmental

Non-judgmental

Spontaneous

Planning-oriented

Meditation *

I follow a regular meditation practice

I have tried meditating but never kept it up

I have never tried meditating, but am open to it

I am not interested in meditation

Why do you want to join the ZEN MASTERS Winter Program? What do you hope to gain? *

Do you have a high priority question or concern about the program or your ability to participate? *

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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