Dinosaur Geology of the Colorado Plateau and Uinta Basin

Instructors: Russ Jacobson and Joe Devera (ISGS)

July 29-August 3, 2007

Introduction

This one week field program has been offered twice (2002 and 2004) We are going to offer this class again in the summer of 2007 - July 29-August 3, 2007 if and only if a minimum of 7 to 8 participants can be reached otherwise all funds will be refunded!! The goal of this program is an introduction to the geology and paleontology of the "Dinosaur Diamond" from Fruita, Colorado, to Moab, Price, and Vernal, Utah. Participants will visit various field sites and museums on the Colorado Plateau, learn about Mesozoic Geology and Paleontology.

Participants will visit various field sites and museums on the Colorado Plateau, learn about Mesozoic Geology and Paleontology. To see more about our two first successful class's check out the photos from our first class completed in 2002 (August 4th-9th, 2002) and those from 2004 , also check out the web site of one of our 2004 participants: Frank Delargy to get a good flavor of what 2004 was like from the camera lens of one of our participants.

The program will be limited to a maximum of 12 participants with a minimum of 7.

To register for the program: Please contact me via the input form on my feedback page if you have questions. Otherwise please fill out and print the registration form and submit with the required 50% deposit (per person). Upon receipt of your registration and payment I will then contact you via email to confirm your registration. Information on the fees and payment of fees is listed and on the registration form, please read carefully before contacting me.

Dino Russ 6-14-06

 

Program Information

 

Leaders For Program:

Field Leaders (besides the main Leaders listed above)

Besides the two main leaders, field leadership of the field tour will include:

Program Schedule

Registration for program:

Please contact me via the input form on my feedback page if you have questions. Otherwise please fill out and print the registration form and submit with the required 50% deposit (per person). Upon receipt of your registration and payment I will then contact you via email to confirm your registration. Information on the fees and payment of fees is listed and on the registration form, please read carefully before contacting me. Please note the details below concerning fees and payment of registration and refunds in the event you want to cancel your registration.

Program fees:

Participants may choose from the following two options for program fees and lodging: Field Tour Lodging is mandatory during the field tour. Prices are based on motel prices in the area as of 2007. Note that due to the energy activity in the area the costs of motels during this period have been raised by a little over $200 the last time we ran the course, this is actually an estimate, and if we reach the minimum for course then I will negotiate the actual price which could be a bit lower or higher. The difference will be paid (higher or lower) in the remaining payment of the "other half" on June 30, 2007. The options include single or double lodging for 6 nights July 29-August 3, 2007):

Registration will be on a "first to register" basis with a maximum of 12 and minimum of 7 participants. Any questions concerning registration should be directed to me via the input form on my feedback page. I will contact you via email to arrange for registration. Note: The cost of the program does not include transportation to (or from after the class) Fruita, Colorado or any meals--- just lodging and program leadership. Transportation to and from Fruita is the responsibility of participants, transportation is provided only during the 5 day tour (July 30th to August 3rd 2007) along with lodging (but no meals).

We require payment of 50% of the fee up front to be accepted for the field program. The remainder of the payment is due at my mailing address no later than June 30, 2007 Refunds can be made up to April 30th 2007, minus a $100 processing fee. In the event we cancel (less than 7 persons) refunds will be made in full. The final date for determination of cancelation will be the same as the registration deadline of May 31, 2007. If on that date we have not reached the required minium of 7 persons then all fees will be fully refunded. If you have questions on this do not hesitate to ask!

Note: Participants must carry their own liability and medical insurance for this program, proof will be required upon arrival at Fruita, Colorado, July 29th.

Registration Deadline: Field program ( May 31, 2007) No refunds after April 30, 2007!

 

Program Outline

Below is a outline of plans for the program.

 

Field Tour - July 29th to August 3rd, 2007

  • Outline of Itinerary on the tour:

    • Guidebook For Field program:

    I have now put online the PDF version of the guidebook (updated to fall 2004) we give all participants in this program. If you want more details than what is listed above for the planned tour, check out this guidebook. The road log for this guidebook was adapted and modified from Goodnight C.S., Chenoweth, W.L., and Girdley, W.A., 1991 in: Averett, W.R. Ed., 1991, Guidebook For Dinosaur and Tracksites Tour: Western Colorado and Eastern Utah, Grand Junction Geological Society, Grand Junction, Colorado and from Goodnight C.S., Chenoweth, W.L., and Girdley, W.A., 1987, in: Averett, W.R., ed., 1987, Paleontology and Geology of the Dinosaur Triangle: Guidebook for 1987 Field Trip, September 18-20, 1987, Museum of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, Colorado.

    Dinosaur Geology of Colorado Plateau - Guidebook 2004

    Photo tour of route:

    So you can get a feel for the planned route check out the photo tour along parts of the route that I assembled mostly from photos I took in the summer of 2001 and in May of 2002. Dino Russ 6-14-06.

    Photo tour of 2002 Class:

    So you can get a feel for the class both 2002 and 2004 (both went very, very well) check out the photo tour of the 2002 class or the photo tour for the 2004 class. Also for the 2004 class check out the web site of Frank Delargy for some great photos for 2004!!!

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