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Dinosaur Expeditions 2009
Judith River Dinosaur Institute 
Box 51177 
Billings, Montana 59105
(406) 696-5842
jrdi@bresnan.net
You must read thoroughly all information contained herein, and fill out the application form, attach the appropriate application processing fee, and send it to Judith River Dinosaur Institute.
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Note that each week is limited to 16 persons so space is limited! Don't wait too long or we will fill up and you will miss out on a great opportunity. The three weeks for next year will involve excavations of exciting new sauropod and stegosaurus finds - a truly rare and unique experience! This is an important excavation, limited to the more experienced participants and because of the nature of the work, the crew will rotate between excavation and exploration in order to gain a break from the meticulous tedium required in properly excavating such specimen (but still fun!).

Weeks one, two and three are planned for the "Little Snowy Mountains Sauropod and Stegosaurus Project 2008" near Billings, Montana.

Don't be intimidated if you are serious about dinosaurs and willing to learn and do the hard and tedious work required to participate. We are quite willing to train you, but please do consider that this is for the serious individual and not just the casual vacationer. Work is hard, intense and tedious, and hot and dusty. You must be dedicated to learning and following instruction. In the case of the associated specimen, this year especially, we encourage experienced applicants in order to ensure a smooth excavation of the specimen. However, there is still room for you even if you are not, as long as you are serious about this program and willing to follow the leaders as they train you in the proper techniques.

Dates for the 2009 season

* June 29th - July 3rd
* July 6th - July 10th
* July 20th - July 24th

Weeks 1, 2 and 3:
Little Snowy Mountains Dinosaur Project (near Billings, MT)

Fee Structure for Expedition

  • The fee for weeks 1, 2 and 3 - the "Little Snowy Mountains Dinosaur Project 2009" is $1,695.00 per person - meals and lodging included.

Fee details - Your $1,695 fee is paid as follows:

  1. A deposit of $847.50 for the Little Snowy Mountains Project is required to apply for acceptance on "Little Snowy Mountains Project 2009" (successful applicants will be informed by e-mail or phone). Remaining balance of $847.50 is due no later than two weeks prior to arrival. Make checks payable to "Judith River Dinosaur Institute."
  2. In the event that you are unable to participate, the $847.50 deposit is refundable only if notification is received no less than 90 days prior to the applied for start date.
  3. No refund of the deposit will be payable if notification received within 90 days of the applied for start date. Refunds are not transferable.
  4. If "Little Snowy Mountains Project 2009" is canceled by the Institute, a full refund will be issued.
  5. If circumstances beyond the Institute's control delay any "Little Snowy Mountains Project 2009," participant's associated costs due to such delays will be their own responsibility. 

 

What is included with your $1,695 fee for the “Little Snowy Mountains Stegosaurus/Sauropod Project”

This program will be camp-out digs - no motels - and will offer a true Montana outdoor experience. Tuition includes all food and beverages (except alcoholic) while we are at camp.

Participants must bring their own tents, sleeping bags and personal effects. All excavation materials will be provided. We will help coordinate the rendezvous point and ground transportation (shared participant cost) from and to Billings, MT. If you have further questions regarding the program please feel free to contact us at 1-406-696-5842.

OTHER INFORMATION

Here are a few things you may want to bring:

  • Comfortable hiking shoes.
  • A good shade hat.
  • Sun screen
  • Sun glasses
  • Bug spray
  • Water bottle
  • Gloves
  • Nap sack or fanny pack.
  • Camera or video camera.
  • Ziplock bags
  • Small notebook for a daily journal.

Here's a few titles for team members to "bone-up"on:

  • Dinosaurs Under The Big Sky
    John R. Horner
  • The Dinosaur Heresies
    Robert T. Bakker
  • National Geographic Dinosaurs
    Paul Barrett
  • Introduction to the Study of Dinosaurs
    Anthony J. Martin
  • Scientific American Dinosaurs
    Gregory S. Paul

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Copyright - Judith River Dinosaur Institute - 2009
Box 51177 Billings, MT 59105
Contact Nate Murphy at: (406) 696-5842 -- jrdi@bresnan.net

Technical questions/comments: dinoruss@mac.com