This trip is an optional field study opportunity for students enrolled in the Family Herbalist Program. Other herbal friends may be joining us.
Photos from previous trips can be seen on Facebook here.
Students are responsible for food, lodging (camping, Air B&B, hotel) and transportation.
The dates for the 2024 program are July 14-17.
Day 1 – July 14
Introductions and Orientation meeting at 6 pm.
Day 2 – July 15
Morning:
Botany and field study along a creek in a moist, shady mixed aspen-conifer forest.
Lunch on the trail.
Elevation is 9,000′.
Afternoon:
A guest speaker presents an herb topic related to our longer program.
Day 3 – July 16
Morning:
Botany and field study among beaver ponds and a high elevation lake near treeline.
Lunch on the trail.
Elevation is 10,000′
Afternoon:
A few choices are available for the afternoon. These will be described in more detail at orientation.
Day 4 – July 17
Morning until mid-afternoon:
Botany and field study in a spruce-fir forest with ponds and wildflower-filled meadows at 12,000’+, eventually arriving above treeline .
Lunch on the trail.
Afternoon:
A guest speaker presents an herb topic related to our longer program.
On this final evening we share a group dinner and farewells.
Lodging
Each person chooses the type of lodging that suits the individual.
Choices include primitive or formal camping, hotel, Air B&B, or staying with friends.
Contact me for more details on the best location for lodging.
Level of Physical Challenge
This is not a *strenuous* hiking program with long miles traveled each day.
The emphasis is on connecting to specific growing environments and the healing flora found within them.
However, some people find these days physically challenging due to the higher elevations (9,000′ – 12,000′).
The hiking distances are 1, 3 and 5 miles respectively.
Feel free to contact me for more details.
