Inconspicuous Yellowstone: An Appreciation for the Small

$615 | Tuition & Lodging

Dates:
June 14 - 16

Location:
Lamar Buffalo Ranch

Meals Included?:
No

Instructors:
Cedar Mathers-Winn, M.S.

Age:
18+

Program Type:
Field Seminars

The wildness of Yellowstone is not just in its wolves and geysers - you will find countless worlds of struggle and beauty, hidden in plain sight. In this course, you will explore some of the most fascinating ecological stories and processes that are so often overlooked. Through classroom instruction and exploration in the field, you will learn about a wide range of topics in natural history and ecology, and you will see how careful attention can bring new depth to your experience of the natural world.

About the Instructor

Cedar Mathers-Winn is a naturalist, biologist, and educator based in Bozeman, MT. He earned his Master’s degree studying animal communication in southwestern Montana and has studied ecology and animal behavior in mountain forests, tropical Australia, and the Sonoran Desert. As an instructor, Cedar emphasizes the wonder and wildness of things that are everywhere but easily ignored.

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Lodging | Age Restriction Details

SUMMER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Be prepared to hike up to 1 mile per day, comfortably, through relatively flat terrain on maintained trails.
Be prepared to hike up to 3 miles per day, comfortably, with elevation gains up to 600 feet. Some off-trail hiking possible.
Be prepared to hike up to 5 miles per day, comfortably, with occasional elevation gains up to 1000 feet in undulating terrain.
Be prepared to hike up to 8 miles per day, at a brisk pace, comfortably, with climbs up to 1500 feet on dirt trails. Loose rocks, uneven footing, and off-trail hiking are possible. Good coordination is recommended.
Be prepared for brisk aerobic, destination-oriented hiking up to 12 miles a day. You should be physically conditioned to do these hikes comfortably. Elevation changes up to 2000 feet on dirt trails or off-trail. Loose rock, uneven footing, steep hillside traverses, and stream crossings are possible. Good coordination is required.

WINTER ACTIVITY LEVEL SCALE

Leisurely hikes up to 1 mile per day through relatively flat terrain on maintained or snow-packed trails.
Hikes on snow-packed trails, or snowshoe or ski trips, up to 3 miles per day with climbs up to 250 feet.
Brisk hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing up to 5 miles per day with climbs up to 500 feet, including some trail-breaking in snow.
Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 8 miles per day with climbs up to 1000 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.
Brisk aerobic snowshoeing or skiing up to 12 miles per day with climbs up to 1500 feet; or steep, rugged, off-trail skiing or snowshoeing—including breaking trail in variable snow conditions.