Sculpted by Ice:
Geology of the Chugach National Forest
Chugach National Forest
June 2-4
$235

All of the spaces in this course have been filled. To add your name to the waiting list, call (907) 274-8440 or email institute@alaskageographic.org.

Discover the carved landscape of the Chugach Mountains and the glaciers that have shaped them. Join glaciologist Dr. Kristine Crossen on Matanuska Glacier and in Prince William Sound by boat and on foot. This course is limited to 10 participants.

* The course also meets on June 5th for those taking the course for credit.

Accreditation
The University of Alaska Anchorage offers two professional development credits (level 500) for an additional $89 fee.

Times and Location
Participants meet at the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center in Portage Valley. The course will include travel to Whittier, Matanuska Glacier, and Anchorage. This course meets from 9 am to 5 pm on June 2, from 7 am to 6:30 pm on June 3, and 9 am to 7 pm on June 4. Participants taking the course for credit will also meet from 9 am to 5 pm on June 5.

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 four miles of hiking and/or 1,000 foot elevation gain per day, over uneven terrain. This course also includes boat-based activities, and participants must be able to transfer between land and charter boats.

Lodging and Meals
Lodging is not included with the course, although participants will have the option to overnight in the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center in Portage Valley. Sleeping space will be made available in the classroom, and it is recommended that you bring a cot or air mattress. Bathroom facilities are available on site (no showers), and a restaurant is nearby. Continental breakfast and bag lunch are provided each day.

Questions?
If you have questions about this particular course, please contact Alaska Geographic by emailing institute@alaskageographic.org or calling (866) AK-PARKS. Click here for additional information, including alternative ways to register and the cancellation policy.

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