Partners in the Parks: Bryce Canyon, Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will we need to bring whatever food we can carry or will food be included? The registration fee will include all food from lunch on the first day until breakfast on the last day and everything in between.

Q: Are we spending every night in the tents? NO. The plan is to live in small 2-man (woman) tents but there will be an opportunity to stay one night in the Nixon Springs research facility.

Q: Do I have to have all of my own equipment? NO. Every student should review the equipment lists provided on the | 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 both university faculty and ZNP 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. However, this project offers the opportunity for one overnight hike.

Q: Do I have to be a current or returning student to attend? NO. Students who are graduating at the end of the Winter 2010 semester/term are welcome to attend.

Q: Is there a limit to how many students can attend from one institution? NO, but we STRONGLY SUGGEST that no more than 2 students attend from the same school in order to maximize group diversity. That said, we will allow more students per school in order to provide an opportunity for the project to run.

Q: If I arrive on the Sunday 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, UT. We have selected two "suggested" hotels chosen for their reasonable rates, connection to the Las Vegas shuttle, and proximity to each other and to nearby restaurants. See our | ACCOMODATIONS | link.

Q: Will we be back in St. George in time for me to catch an afternoon flight on Saturday? YES. We will arrange for all participants to be back to St. George by noon on Saturday, so they can catch the Las vegas Shuttle or an afternoon flight from St. George.

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 in Grand Canyon-Parashant in June can be wonderful but it is extremely variable. We recommend bringing lots of layers including a warm jacket. Normal temperatures for June are Low = 60 F and High = 90 F. Keep tabs on the | Ten Day Forecast | so you can be prepared.

Q: Will I be met at the airport? NO How will I find the pick-up? Participants will be picked up at the two "official" hotels.

Q: Do I need to have a water filter? NO. If you have one please bring it but if you do not own one it is not necessary to purchase one. We will only be drinking from a natural water source during the overnight backpacking experience. We can share.