Q: Will we need to bring
whatever food we can carry or will food be included? NO.
The $550 registration fee will include all food from lunch on the 26th to
breakfast on the 31th and everything in between.
Q: Are we spending every night in the tents? The
plan is to live in small 2-man (woman) tents.
We may get to spend a night at a field research station but that's not guaranteed.
Q: Do I have to have
all of my own equipment? NO. Every participant
should review the equipment lists provided on the
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EQUIPMENT | page to make sure that all needs
are met. For those who don't have equipment or don't want to travel with their
equipment, the SUU Outdoor Center will offer the listed rentals at reasonable
rates.
Q: Who are the instructors and what are their qualifications? We will have faculty, researchres, and NPS rangers leading the seminar sessions. All of them are fully qualified with many years of both outdoor and teaching experience.
Q: Will we be backpacking
all five days? NO. We will be "car camping"
most of the time. There may be one overnight trip where we leave the car and
carry what we need to a site unaccessible to vehicles.
Q: Do I have to be a current or returning student to
attend? NO. Students who are graduating at the end of the Spring 2008
semester/term are welcome to attend.
Q: Is there a limit to how many students can attend
from one institution? NO. We may set maximums in the future but for
this first go around there is no limit to the number of students who may attend
from the same school. That said, different view points improve the overall
experience for everyone.
Q: If I arrive on the Sunday (May 25) is there somewhere I can stay on campus or do I need to find a hotel? You will need to find accommodations at a hotel in St. George. Check back for select hotles and prices. See our | ACCOMODATIONS | link.
Q: Will we be back to St. George in time for me to catch an afternoon flight on the Saturday? YES. We will arrange for all participants to be back to St. George on Saturday May 31, for whatever flight they need to catch. This may mean early rising and packing/cleaning camp in the wee hours. : )
Q: I'm a vegetarian. Will you be able to accommodate me? We will do our best. All participants with special dietary needs should let us know as soon as possible so we can plan for them as we prepare our menus. We may ask for your input and cooperation to find a good (tasty) solution.
Q: Is it cold up there right now? Do we need warm clothes? The weather at Grand Canyon-Parashant in May is extremely variable. We recommend bringing lots of layers including a warm coat. The average temperatures for May are Low = 40 F and High = 70 F.
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