Registration Questions

How do I register for a scheduled course?

Forms can be uploaded, emailed, or snail mailed. Four forms are required per student for course registration and are listed below in pdf format. For student ease, each form can be opened and printed from this page. Once printed, please complete, sign, and forward with full tuition payment to: Mountain Shepherd, 388 Upper Craigs Creek Road, Catawba, VA 24070.

Registration Form
Participation Agreement Form
Visitors Acknowledgement of Risks Form
Health History Form

What forms of payment are accepted?

Tuition payment can be made by personal check, money order, PayPal or major credit card.

What equipment do I bring?

Once registration forms and tuition payment are received, each student will receive an equipment list via email as a Word document or via snail mail in printed form.

Will Mountain Shepherd supply my food?

No. Each student must bring their own food. The course equipment list will be specific regarding meals and snacks. Stoves and grills will not be used for cooking; meals will be prepared using campfires.

If I arrive by plane, will ground transportation be provided?

Yes. Roanoke (VA) Regional Airport will be the destination point. Mountain Shepherd offers transportation for students to their motel, the training area, and to the airport at course end.

If I arrive one-night early, where do I stay?

Mountain Shepherd will be glad to provide a list of local motels and/or campgrounds.