Event Submission Form - North Country Trail Association

Complete and submit this form for your event to be displayed on the NCTA Events Calendar.

This calendar is intended to promote events hosted and/or attended by NCTA Chapters, Affiliates, and staff, and National Park Service staff representing the North Country National Scenic Trail. Any representative of those may utilize this form. All submissions will be reviewed by NCTA staff.

Events Calendar Overview + FAQ
Events Calendar Best Practices
Submission Form Walkthrough Video
Events Calendar QR Code (directs users to Events Calendar webpage)
Event Participant Sign-In Sheet, Participation Agreement, Waiver and Release (printable)

One event per form submission. Please allow 3-5 business days for the calendar to be populated with your submission(s).

Events Calendar Submission Form

NCTA Chapter or Affiliate(Required)

Select the Chapter for the main point of contact for this event. There is an Affiliate option at the bottom of the list and if selected, a field will appear to indicate the organization's name. If more than one Chapter or organization is hosting or participating in this event, please indicate that in the Event Description further down in this form.

NCTA Affiliate Organization

(If not an NCTA Chapter.)

Contact Information

Indicate who from your Chapter or organization can be contacted by prospective participants with questions about the event or for RSVP information.

First and Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone Number

Optional (if phone is preferred over email). Separate multiple phone numbers with commas.

Event Details

Event Title(Required)

Please keep this brief and spell out acronyms. Note that what you provide here may be adjusted for the final posting to the Events Calendar.

Event Type(Required)

Select all that apply. "Other" indicates something like a tabled event, conference, or festival.

Hike

Meeting

Trail Work

Training

Other

Hike 100 Challenge

Can participants earn mileage toward the Hike 100 Challenge at this event? (e.g If it's a hike, is some or all of it on the NCNST?)

Yes

Event Start Date(Required)

Event End Date(Required)

Event Start Time(Required)

Select the time participants should arrive.

End Time

If your event is all-day or does not have a set end time, you may skip this field.

Time Zone(Required)

Event Description(Required)

Consider that participants may be completely new to the NCT, your Chapter, this activity, and/or this location. The following details aren't required to be addressed, but consider them as you write your description: What will participants experience during this event? What is the weather like in this area this time of year? What is the terrain and trail tread like here? (e.g. paved, gravel, rocky, sandy, hilly, muddy, etc.) What’s the total hiking distance of this event? Is it a loop or out-and-back? Are there restrooms available on-site or nearby? Is the location handicap accessible? Do participants need to be aware of a hunting season? Do participants need to bring any particular supplies or clothing? Are any particular skills or certifications necessary or required to participate? Is cell phone service or wifi available? Does the meeting point (e.g. parking area or trailhead) have a name or landmark associated with it? Is there any kind of fee associated with the location or event?

Does this event have limited attendance?(Required)

Is there a maximum number of participants allowed?

Yes

How many individuals is attendance limited to?

Event Location(Required)

Indicate if the event is in-person or virtual, or if both options are available.

Physical Location (required if in-person)

Include the street address, city/town, and state of the meeting location. If no address is available, provide the nearest city/town, and a detailed description of driving directions and nearby landmarks. GPS coordinates are acceptable.

Link/URL (required if virtual is an option)

Enter the link for your virtual event here (e.g. Zoom meeting link).

Optional Additional Notes

Is there anything else you'd like to add to your event posting or that needs to be considered by NCTA staff?

Photo (Optional)

If you would like an image included with the event posting, please upload it here. If you would like more than one image included, please email it to events@northcountrytrail.org and indicate which event the image is for.

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Header photo by Brady Schickinger