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Field work will take place from August 24-31 (plan to arrive by the evening of August 23rd), on the Routt National Forest in Grand County, Colorado. The crew will camp at a forest service campground at an elevation of around 9,400 feet. Participants should be prepared for temperatures to drop into the 30s in the evenings.
This project will consist of testing (small scale excavation). Crews will have about a moderate to slightly difficult 1.5 mile hike to the site each day, with a similar return trip in the afternoon.
COVID-19:
We strongly encourage everyone to get a Covid-19 vaccination prior to participating in our projects (remember, you need two weeks after your last dose to be considered fully vaccinated); however, a Covid-19 vaccination is not required to participate. Unvaccinated participants will be required to show proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test immediately prior to the start of the field project, be asked to isolate from the time of the test until the start of the project, and will be asked to wear masks in certain situations according to current CDC guidelines.
We have developed a comprehensive set of safety protocols for field and camp. These include increased hand-washing, limiting the number of individuals in the kitchen area, and modified food service plans. These protocols, including our mask policy for unvaccinated individuals, are meant to protect not only the other participants but also to protect the project--if someone becomes ill during a project it is highly likely the project will be immediately cancelled. Please feel free to reach out to us at
Chris.Johnston@paleocultural.org or 303-439-4098 if you have specific questions about our Covid-19 safety protocols.