Utah Spring Intensive
Explore the High Desert of the Colorado Plateau Come join us for the Spring Intensive to the Colorado Plateau of Utah. This two-week adventure will take us to southeastern Utah for an exploration of the geology, history, and water issues of one of the most visually stunning areas in the US. We’ll begin our exploration with a four-day, five-night canoe trip on the flat, open waters of the Green River, one of the major tributaries of the Colorado River. Following our river excursion, we’ll visit Arches National Park for a tour of the Fiery Furnace and some hikes to other formations within the park. The last part of our trip will take us to the Grand Gulch Primitive Area, near Monticello, Utah. Here we will spend four days and three nights hiking Kane Gulch, Grand Gulch, and Bullet Canyon and exploring many Anasazi ruin sites including a fully restored kiva. Between trips, we’ll stay in Moab at the Up the Creek Campground, where we will be within easy walking distance to restaurants, souvenir shops, and other places of interest. You will need to be in good physical condition for this trip and it would be helpful if you had some backcountry hiking experience. We will meet several times prior to the trip to discuss the details and requirements of the trip including discussions about food, gear, hydration, clothing, and other issues. Danielle will be coming along on the trip and will be able to provide additional support and expertise through her training with the National Outdoor Leadership Schools. This is Steller’s second trip to this area and an incredible opportunity for students seeking an experience in an environment that is spectacularly beautiful and challenging. If this sounds like a trip that meets your interests, we would love to have you along. The total cost for the trip will be between $1700 and $1800 dollars and the first non-refundable deposit of $600 is due by Wednesday, December 19th. Please remember that you can get as much as half of the trip cost paid for if you qualify for a travel scholarship. Ask Ken or Danielle for an application.