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Grand Circle Field School (GCFS) is in the process of reviewing its class offerings and outreach programs in order to better serve visitors to our partners Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Vermilion Cliffs and Grand-Canyon Parashant National Monuments. We are devoting our time to developing more Elderhostel classes and classes for middle and high school groups to further the vision and mission of GCFS.

More adult classes to come! Sign up for one of our exciting classes listed below -- and be sure to check back as new classes are added throughout the season. If you have a group of people, (including school-based trips) and would like a custom trip planned, see the You Design It section at the bottom of this page.

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KAYAKING ON LAKE POWELL
Dates: October 5-10 (6-day trip); October 13-17, 2008 (5-day trip)
Instructor: Gary Ladd (6-day trip); Richard Reynolds (5-day trip)
Fee:
$1300 (6-day trip); $1175 (5-day trip)


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Above: "Overcrowding" in Mystery Canyon. Photo © Gary Ladd.
Lake Powell: A dreadful mistake or a practical solution for a power-hungry and water-thirsty population? Extraordinarily beautiful—or bizarrely ugly? Is Lake Powell going dry? Is Glen Canyon re-emerging? The answers to these questions are highly subjective. But rolled into just one question, “Is Lake Powell interesting?” the answer is easy: Yes, wildly interesting... and silent and beautiful sea kayaks are the perfect way to encounter the cathedral-like canyons of this fascinating place.

6-Day Trip:
Trip to Escalante: The Escalante Arm of Lake Powell and its long side canyons provide remote and rugged hiking and paddling destinations such as Cathedral in the Desert and Davis Gulch. Experience spectacular arches, narrow slot canyons and ancestral Puebloan sites.

5-Day Trip:
Kayak Lake Powell, travelling up-lake by shuttle boat to base camps in the Navajo Mountain area. There, we’ll explore twisting side canyons by kayak and hike deep into the slickrock terrain beyond the lake. Our outfitter will supply kayaks and gear, kayak instruction and wonderful river-style meals.
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YOU DESIGN IT
Date: Choose your dates
Fee: Prices vary

Put together a group of your favorite travelers and we’ll help you design your custom dream adventure and send along our instructor guides.
For trip ideas, see the archive of trips we've offered in the past.

Contact us by phone (505-797-8540) or email to discuss your dream field trip today!

Attention Teachers!
Let us design a trip to fit your middle or high school group’s needs.
You can hike a little or a lot. You can camp or stay in a lodge. We can help plan your travel to our site. We'll handle logistics and our instructors and guides will work with you to customize the class to meet your teaching goals. Learn More...
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At-A-Glance Class Calendar
Fall/Winter 2008
Kayaking on Lake Powell (6-day trip)

Kayaking on Lake Powell (5-day trip)
  Oct. 5-10

Oct. 13-17
Anytime!
"You Design It"
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Above: Exploring on foot beyond the reach of Lake Powell, Cascade Canyon. Photo © Gary Ladd.


Photos & Testimonials

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View photos of the Desolation Canyon Dory Boat Trip


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"I cannot remember when I have had a more satisfying trip to the canyon. Your GCFS trip had it all... great food, extremely interesting lectures by great qualified staff, comfy digs, incredible scenery, good hikes, fun friends... Thanks so much. I shall return!!"

                — Carolyn Castleman






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"I really really enjoyed that whole trip — what a terrific staff of people you have there. It was just wonderful, everything was just perfect.... Thank you for allowing people like me to have such a wonderful experience."

                     — Richard Hinkle



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