HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER It is very easy to become a member of the Indianapolis Hiking Club. The only requirements are that you: Be at least 18 years of age Have hiked with the Club on two occasions as a guest Be recommended by any member That's it. You do not have to be invited by a member to hike with the Club as a guest. Simply show up at any scheduled hike. After you complete your second hike you are eligible to join. Click the following link to view and print a copy of the application form. Many hike leaders will also have application forms or feel free to contact our Membership Officer. Complete the form and have it endorsed by any member. Then mail to the address listed on the form along with a check made payable to the Indianapolis Hiking Club. Our membership fees are very modest (see application form for details) and are mainly used to cover the cost of printing and mailing the bi-monthly hike schedule. We offer individual and family memberships, which include two or more adults living at the same residence. New members are approved at board meetings, usually held on the third Thursday of each month. You will be notified when you are accepted into the Club. Until that time you are welcome to hike as a guest as often as you wish. However, mileage does not begin to accumulate until you officially become a member. If you were previously a member of the Club, but have been inactive (i.e., non-dues paying for a year or more), you may be reinstated and your mileage will pick up again from where you left off.