Geology of Denali

July 19-21, 2010
$350 (10% membership discount)

Denali’s dramatic landscape has been sculpted and scoured by glaciers, rivers, landslides, tectonics, and climate. Join us for an introductory course on Denali’s geology. We will spend our days hiking on slopes and ridges learning how geologists study the Earth to uncover the historical story of the landscape around us. We will also investigate the recent discoveries of dinosaur footprints in Denali and discuss the impact these discoveries may have on our understanding of the world we live in today. Throughout the course, we'll brainstorm ways to implement this information into our teaching while sharing geology resources and activities for students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Times and Location
Participants meet at the Murie Science and Learning Center, located at mile 1 of the Denali Park Road. This course begins at 1:00pm on the first day and ends at 4:00pm on the last day.

Lodging and Meals
This course is based out of the Murie Science and Learning Center Field Camp, located 29 miles inside Denali National Park along the Teklanika River. The Field Camp includes rustic tent cabins and a common dining tent. Family-style meals are simple and healthy. For more information about the accommodations please click here.

Hiking Distances and Physical Fitness
Field Seminars are active learning experiences. Participants must be capable walkers, in good health, and equipped for sudden changes in weather. This course includes up to five miles of hiking and/or 1,500 foot elevation gain per day, over uneven terrain.

Accreditation
The cost of this course includes one professional development credit (level 500) from the University of Alaska Anchorage. The 10% membership discount does not apply to the credit fee.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations that occur 30 days in advance of the course start date will be refunded the course fee, less a processing fee of $25 per space. For cancellations within 30 days of the course start date, the entire fee will be retained unless we can fill your space. Alaska Geographic memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. If we have to cancel a course, your entire course fee will be refunded. To process a cancellation, please email us or call (907) 683-1269.

Refunds will be credited to the credit card used during the original transaction. Refunds may also be applied to course substitutions within the same summer season. Please contact our staff to process a substitution or refund.

Download the Course Overview document for additional information.

Questions?
If you have questions about this particular course, please contact the Murie Science and Learning Center by email or phone (907) 683-1269.

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