Fire and ice in the Owens Valley

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1 June 25-27, 2010 Fire and ice in Owens Valley Led by dr. donald Proro, this three-day trip will ur geologic wonders of owens VaLLey. come explore natural wonders of owens Valley-Mammoth Mountain area! we will hike on youngest extinct volcano in us, and see oldest living organisms on earth. we will visit rapidly vanishing Mono Lake and its peculiar rock formations, observe numerous recent earthquake faults, see spectacular evidence of glaciers and lava flows in sierras and source of volcanic eruptions that once covered half of north america. come visit spectacular alabama hills, where many western movies were filmed, and huge dry falls cut by ice age lake floods. ur package includes charter bus, 2 nights at a hotel with breakfast, picnic lunch all 3 days, snacks and water, lectures, park admission and shuttle fees, and a guide booklet. you trip fee also includes a $100 donation skeptics society. seats are limited, so make your reservations soon! we will stay both nights in beautiful best western creekside inn, premier hotel in bishop, california. a creek flows through landscaped grounds of this hotel, and re is also a heated pool and spa. you are on your own for evening meals. re are several nice restaurants within short walking distance of hotel. JUNE 25-27, 2010 (FRIDAY-SUNDAY) FIRE AND ICE IN THE OWENS VALLEY REGISTRATION FORM name address city state zip phone Please mark number of people participating in boxes below: To secure your place phone Skeptics Society office with a credit card number at Fill out and return registration, liability waiver and medical information forms complete your registration. n Skeptics Society members: (single $631. each $ n Skeptics Society members: (shared room-find your own $428. each.$ n nonmembers: (single $731. each $ n nonmembers: (shared room-find your own $528. each $ GEOLOGY TOUR DISCOUNT SKEPTICS MEMBERSHIP RATE! Join Skeptic Society now & receive Skeptic magazine for only $25 and attend ur at member s rate. (U.S. residents only) $ CHECK # TOTAL PAYMENT OR deposit included $ Request LUNCH type n regular n vegetarian PRINT names of participants below exactly as you would like m appear on badges: Charge my: nmastercard n VISA EXPIRATION DATE Month Year Account No. Signature as name appears on credit card VISA MasterCard * Roommates: The Skeptics Society is not responsible for finding roommates. We will let individuals know who else wants share a room, but if a suitable roommate is not found, you will be charged individual price. Cancelation policy: Before May 9: full refund. After May 9 thru June 9: $100. donation is not refundable, half refund of rest of fee. After June 9: no refund. Mail : Geology Tour, Skeptics Society, P.O. Box 338, Altadena, CA Fax: 626/ Or phone us at 626/

2 itinerary June 25-27, 2010 Fire and ice in Owens Valley Friday, June 25 7:30 Bus Arrives. Load luggage 8:00 a.m. Bus leaves from Paseo shopping center located at 280 East Boulevard in Pasadena, CA See attached map Meet on sidewalk on north side of building between N. Garfield Ave. and Eucild Ave. Parking is $9. per day. 10:00a.m Red Rock Canyon State Park 11:00a.m. Depart Red Rock Canyon 12:00p.m. Lunch Fossil Falls 1:30 p.m. Load bus 2:15 p.m. Lone Pine/Alabama Hills Visir s Center 2:45 p.m. Depart Visir s Center 3:00 p.m. Lone Pine 1872 Fault Scarp, Alabama Hills 5:00 p.m. Check-in at hotel. Dinner is on your own. Best Western Creekside Inn, 725 N. Main Street, Bishop California. Phone: 1-(760) saturday, June 26 6:30 a.m. Breakfast begins at hotel buffet 7:50 a.m. Load bus 8:00 a.m. Depart hotel 8:20 a.m. Scenic Overlook 8:45 a.m. Depart Overlook 9:30 a.m. Devil s Postpile National Monument (wear permitting) 10:30 a.m. Load bus 11:00 a.m. Lunch - Earthquake Fault Picnic Area, Mammoth Lakes 12:30 p.m. Load bus 1:00 p.m. Mono Lake 2:00 p.m. Load bus 2:15 p.m. Panum Crater 3:30 p.m. Load bus 3:45 p.m. Lee Vining/Momo Lake USNPS Visir s Center, Lee Vining, CA 4:30 p.m. Load bus 5:00 p.m. Owens Gorge 5:30 p.m. Load bus 6:00 p.m. Return your room at Best Western Creekside Inn. Dinner is on your own. sunday, June 27 6:30 a.m. Breakfast begins at hotel buffet 7:50 a.m. Load bus 8:00 a.m. Depart hotel 9:30 a.m. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, Inyo National Forest 10:30 a.m. Load Bus 12:00 p.m. Lunch Dehy Park, Independence, CA 1:15 p.m. Load Bus. 3:30 p.m. Break: Red Rock State park (stretch and bathroom sp) 5:30 p.m. Arrive back at Pasadena s Paseo shopping center at 280 East in Pasadena, CA Contact Person: Teresa LeVelle, Skeptics Society Geology Tour, P.O. Box.338, Altadena, CA Or fax : 626/ Or phone us at 626/

3 JUNE 25-27, 2010 Fire and Ice in Owens Valley SKEPTICS SOCIETY PARTICIPANT RELEASE AND WAIVER (All participants must complete this form for high-risk activity trips. i.e. hiking, rock climbing, desert/beach trips, etc.) 1. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS OF CHOOSING TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ACTIVITY. I ASSUME AND ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE RISKS: I am aware that participating in geology ur on June 25-27, 2010 involves risks of personal injury, property damage and or associated risks. The activity has been explained me, including risks involved in participating in this activity, and I understand se risks. I voluntarily agree participate in this activity. I freely agree assume and take upon myself, full responsibility for any such risks of loss, property damage or personal injury, including death, that may be sustained by me as a result of participating in this activity wher caused by negligence of Skeptics Society or orwise. 2. I PROMISE NOT TO SUE THE SKEPTICS SOCIETY OR THE TRIP LEADERS DONALD PROTHERO AND TERESA LEV- ELLE FOR ANY INJURIES OCCURRING WHILE I AM PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY: In consideration of Society s efforts in making this educational trip available and my being allowed participate, I hereby agree release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge Skeptics Society, its direcrs, officers, employees, edirial/advisory board and agents, as well as trip leaders Donald Proro and Teresa LeVelle, from any and all claims and causes of action which might be brought by me or my parents or dependents on my behalf for loss of property, personal injury or death sustained by me arising out of any travel or activity conducted during period of my participation in above named activity. I understand that this release covers liability claims and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failures act of Skeptics Society (or its direcrs, officers, employees, edirial/advisory board and agents), Donald Proro or Teresa LeVelle including but not limited negligence, mistake or failure supervise by Society or ur leaders. 3. I WILL REIMBURSE THE SKEPTICS SOCIETY OR THE TRIP LEADERS DONALD PROTHERO AND TERESA LEVELLE FOR ANY COSTS IT INCURS DUE TO INJURY OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY: I agree indemnify Skeptics Society, Donald Proro or Teresa LeVelle for any loss or costs, including medical bills, court costs and atrneys fees that it might incur due injury or damage resulting from my participation in this activity. 4. THIS AGREEMENT WILL ALSO PREVENT MY FAMILY FROM SUING THE SKEPTICS SOCIETY OR THE TRIP LEAD- ERS DONALD PROTHERO AND TERESA LEVELLE: It is my intent that this Agreement shall bind members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns, and personal representative, if I am deceased. This Agreement shall be deemed as a release and consent not sue regarding any claims se parties may have against Skeptics Society or trip leaders Donald Proro and Teresa LeVelle relating my participation in this activity. 5. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with laws of State of California. In signing this Agreement, I acknowledge that I have read it and understand it, I agree be legally bound by it and that I sign it voluntarily. IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE, THE SIGNATURE OF A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IS REQUIRED. Participant s Signature Date Printed Name Participant/Parent/Guardian Signature Date Printed Name Please return this completed form : Skeptics Society, P.O. Box 338. Altadena, CA YOUR TRIP REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETED WITHOUT THIS FORM

4 JUNE 25-27, 2010 Fire and Ice in Owens Valley SKEPTICS SOCIETY PARTICIPANT MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM (All participants must complete this form for high-risk activity trips. i.e. hiking, rock climbing, desert/beach trips, etc.) Participant s Name Birth Date Insurance Provider Insurance Telephone Insurance Address Date Docr s Name Docr s Telephone Contact Person (in case of emergency) Contact Person s Telephone Please return this completed form ALONG WITH A COPY OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD : Skeptics Society, P.O. Box 338. Altadena, CA YOUR TRIP REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE COMPLETED WITHOUT THIS FORM

5 134 Fair Oaks Av. Union Corson o (one way ) Walnut Marengo Av. N Garfield Av. Euclid Westin Hotel You may park at Paseo Shopping Center at 280 East Pasadena, CA Parking is $9. per day. BUS WILL LOAD ON THE SIDEWALK IN FRONT OF THE PASEO COLORADO ON COLORADO BLVD., ( striped area between N. Garfield Ave. and. Euclid ) ENDS Green e Del Mar Arroyo Pkwy. PASEO COLORADO O Sheran Hotel Cordova Los Robles Av. Oakland Av. Enter shopping center's underground parking area from Turn at Euclid drive down ramp and under building. Hiln Hotel p (A Starbucks is located on corner of shopping center at white "X".) 134 ENDS Fair Oaks Av. Arroyo Pkwy. 110 Walnut Marengo Av. Euclid PASEO COLORADOO Los Robles Av. Oakland Av. Del Mar Corson (one way ) Cordova ov El Molino Av. Oak Knoll Av. California n PASADENA ADE A Unionn Hudson Av. Lake Av. o Green Wilson Av. Michigan Av. Chester er Av. Hollisn o Av. Hill Av. Caltech Campus Pasadena City College Allen Av. o o.25.5 Miles Km.5 1.0