GSM Field Trip Summer 2010
This trip will examine the structural geology, stratigraphy, dinosaur paleontology, geomorphology, and the mineral resources and mining history of the Colorado Front Range and the Colorado Mineral Belt. It will attempt to use local guides and geology related attractions to assist in the interpretation of the geology as much as possible.
Daily field excursions will be made from two base camps. Sunday through Wednesday will be in the west Denver/Golden/Morrison area. Thursday and Friday will be in the Colorado Springs area. Both areas have numerous hotels and campgrounds. A group campsite in each location can be arranged if there is sufficient interest in camping.
Morning sessions will begin at 9 am. Lunch will be approximately from 12 noon until 1 pm. Afternoon sessions will run from about 1 pm until 5pm (when there is no evening session) or 4 pm (when there is an evening hike). Evening hikes will be from about 6:30 until 8:30 pm.
Participants will be responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and meals.
There will be a trip fee of $10 per person per day. This will cover the costs of honorariums to local guides, museum and mine admissions, and handout duplication. Participants do not have to participate every day.
The hikes are optional. Distances and vertical climb are indicated for each. The field guide for the hikes is “Trailwalker’s Guide to the Dinosaur Ridge, Red Rocks, and Green Mountain Area”. It can be purchased at the Dinosaur Ridge bookstore (our meeting point for the first hike) or through the Colorado Geological Survey (link is below).
There will be an organizational meeting and geology background lecture about 2 weeks before the trip. Time and location will be announced soon.
If you might be interested in this trip please send a note to the email address below or contact Randy Strobel at 651-731-0458. Include names, phone number, and email address. You will not be asked to commit to attending until a couple of weeks prior to the trip.
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