Itinerary

 

SEG Foundation Field Course #11
USA
May 12 - 18, 2013

 
     
Date Itinerary Overnight
     

May 12
Sunday

1:00 PM - Meet at McCarran Airport Car Rental Center. Depart to Kingman, AZ (105 mi) - Best Western- A Wayfarer's Inn and Suites.
6:00 PM - Safety and logistics meeting for all participants.

Kingman, AZ
     
May 13
Monday
6:30 AM- Depart for Gold Road Mine, Oatman District, Arizona (33 mi)
Review low-sulfidation vein systems and Oatman District history.
Kingman, AZ
     
May 14
Tuesday
6:30 AM - Depart for Mineral Park Mine, Arizona (25 mi); Afternoon depart for Parhump (155 mi) - Best Western Pahrump Station
Review porphyry Cu-Mo systems
Pahrump, NV
     
May 15
Wednesday
7:00 AM - Depart for Sterling Au-Ag Mine (74 mi); Afternoon depart for Tonopah - Best Western Hi-Desert Inn (119 mi)
Discuss structural setting of Bullfrog, - Montgomery - Shoshone ore deposits.
Tonopah, NV
     
May 16
Thursday

7:00 AM - Depart for Round Mountain Mine (61 mi).
Low sulfidation, structurally controlled Au system.

Tonopah, NV
     
May 17
Friday
8:00 AM - Depart for Goldfield District, (25 mi); Afternoon depart for Shoshone - Shohone Inn (148 mi)
Review HS systems and alteration geochemistry.
Shoshone, CA
     
May 18
Saturday
6:30 AM - Course ends Travel to Las Vegas Airport 58 mi, (plan to arrive after 10:00 am)  
     

Please download the "Guidebook" in the READINGS link. The Guidebook will contain some of the information found on this website and much additional material.


NOTES:


* Participants must arrive at the Car Rental Centerat 7135 Gilespie Street in Las Vegas by 1:00 Noon on the 12th of May for a safety and logistics meeting.


* All participants MUST - REPEAT - MUST - bring hardhat with lamp bracket, STEEL-TOE BOOTS, reflective vest, gloves, and eye protection. DO NOT plan to obtain these items during the course, as there is no time to do so!


* Participants will need to bring and wear long long-sleeve shirts and pants for the mine visits.


* Participants must provide proof of insurance coverage PRIOR to participation in the course. Please bring your insurance card ID with you.

* All participants must sign a liability waiver form that will be provided by SEGF prior to participation in the course.

* Participants will need to check on USA visa requirements well in-advance of their travel.

* All participants will need to submit their passport information (name, country of issue) to SEGF so that this information may be passed along to the mining companies as a part of our mine entrance procedures.

* The weather in Arizona and western Nevada during May is generally balmy and warm; nights may be cool. Please bring layers of clothing for warm days and cool evenings.


* Please bring all prescription medications and your written prescriptions - carry these with you, do not place in your checked baggage. If there is any conditions that might affect you during the course, please advise SEG prior to the course.


* Participants will need money for incidental expenses. SEGF provides transportation during the course, plus lodging and some breakfasts; most mines provide lunches, but prospects may not have facilities to do so. As such, you will need CASH (not credit cards) for your meal and other incidental expenses.


* It is recommended that participants bring sun screen/block, as well as a hat or cap for sun protection.


* Pack Lightly - we have LIMITED SPACE on the bus, so you will need to pack appropriately.


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