The
Burgess Shale Trilobites Course-
Mt. Stephen Trilobite Beds
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GeoHistory
Inc. facilitates a one day field
course to the Mt. Stephen Burgess Shale Fossil Beds. Located above
the town of Field, British Columbia, the Mt. Stephen Trilobite Beds
lie within a restricted UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yoho National
Park. Designed for groups of 12 to 24, this field course is highlighted
by an exclusive group hike to the Trilobite Fossil Beds. On Route,
participants are versed on the natural history of the area including
the structural geology, glacial geology and stratigraphy of the Alberta
foothills, front ranges and main ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The cultural history of the
Rockies and Alberta foothills is included in this discussion. On site,
participants will view hundreds of fossils representative of the
Cambrian Burgess Shale, fossils that date back approximately 530 million
years - making them some of the oldest fossils on Earth! The Trilobite
Beds also offer a spectacular view of the Kicking Horse River Valley
and of the surrounding mountains. This day trip makes a great team
builder or social club activity. |
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| Reaching
the Trilobite Beds is a challenge for some, with an elevation gain
of 780 metres and a return hiking distance of approximately 6 kilometres.
The hike starts in Field BC, proceeds up a mountain trail and stops
at the Trilobite Beds on the open slope of Mt. Stephen. The trail
is relatively steep from the start, but ends in mountain goat country!
The hike is not recommended for individuals who have a significant
fear of heights, joint issues or any other medical problems that may
affect their well being, or for children under the age of twelve.
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Past
Mt. Stephen Burgess Shale Course Participant Comments:
" Found
the tour extremely educational and interesting."
" Best field trip I've ever
been a part of."
" Well organized, well guided."
" Extremely informative and fascinating. Challenging hike but worth every moment."
" Excellent overall, a great
experience!"
" Incredible day... very worthwhile and fascinating."
" I finally understand mountain
building."
" Very enjoyable and educational
trip. I really enjoyed myself, and what awesome fossils."
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| Buses departs downtown Calgary at 07:30 am and
return by 06:30 pm. The cost of this field course includes lunch, the Burgess Shale hike fee, Yoho Park day pass and return luxury coach
transportation to Calgary. The season in Yoho is short - we can only do the hikes from mid June until late September.
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Course
Pricing (Groups of 12 to 24 Calgary Departure):
Contact info@geohistory.ca
to book groups.
Individual
Participants: $495 per person
Past GeoHistory Course Participants: $395 per person
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