Itinerary for Lab 2 (Scenic skyride)

08:30 DET, SMP pick up vans

08:45 meet at meeting spot (see map)

09:00 sharp! depart for Snowbowl

09:30 brief stop at base of Snowbowl road

09:45 arrive Snowbowl

10:00 board ski lift

10:30 arrive at top

10:40 first talk at the bend in the path -- Alex and Ray -- overview of the SF volcanic field

11:00 second talk -- at the main lookout -- Sammy -- environmental comparison between Mars and the peaks

11:15 third talk -- at the top of the trail -- Jackson and Patrick -- life on the peaks/ecological niches

11:45 depart top

12:15 arrive at bottom

12:30 depart Snowbowl

13:15 arrive on campus at meeting place

13:30 DET, SMP drop off vans

Note: Our field trip will take us to 11,500 feet elevation -- possibly the highest above sea level that most of you have ever been. There are several special cautions. This is very important. At such high elevations, it is very easy to get dehydrated -- drink lots of water. It is also very easy to get sunburned -- wear sunscreen and hats. Finally, everyone reacts to hypoxia --- low oxygen intake, which happens above 10,000 feet --- differently. For most people, there is mild dizziness and/or nausea that passes after a little while. Both physical and mental performance can be significantly impaired. You must move slowly (don't try to run around). You should think twice or three times before doing anything unusual or out of the ordinary. If you feel significantly ill, sit down, drink some water, and let me know. Our destination is almost a mile higher than Flagstaff.

We will be doing only a small hike on this field trip -- total distance of around a quarter mile or so. At high elevation, even such a short hike can be challenging -- take it slow. The areas we are allowed to visit on the summit are tightly controlled by the Forest Service.

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