Leaders: Jim Beget, Professor of Geology and Geophysics | De Anne Stevens, Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys, Fairbanks
Duration: July 3-8, 2008.
Costs: $1,300 (Pre-registration: $100) If there are questions, contact Field Trip leader.
No. of Participants: Maximum 10 people

( This Field Trip is Sold Out, accepting Stand-By Registrations. )

Description: View Quaternary geology, gold dredging, thermokarst development and permafrost research sites.

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Field Trip Itinerary:

July 4 Fly to Nome; overnight Nome
July 5 Travel along Council Road, periglacial landscapes, gold-bearing beaches; overnight Nome
July 6 Travel along Kougarok Road; placer mine, thermokarst, hot springs, overnight Nome
July 7 Travel Teller Road, village of Teller, overnight Nome
July 8 Return to Anchorage (accommodations not included) (can remain longer in Nome at own expense)