“It is difficult to express to you the impact this past summer has had on my decisions to continue with science and perhaps focus on forest ecology. RMBL is filled with inspiring people whom I feel privileged to have met.”

— Sarah Baguskas
RMBL ‘03

RMBL Exploration Experiences

Adults and children over 12 (with an adult)

Enjoy a beautiful morning outdoors! We invite you to explore the world of field scientists and learn how they use the Elk Mountains to understand our world. You will step into the shoes of scientists to learn about their field research as we explore each week’s topic. Each tour includes moderate hiking as you follow your guide up the winding footpaths of Gothic to research meadows, forests, and streams.

Join us on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and enjoy a delicious lunch in the RMBL Dining Hall.

FEE: $40 per person, includes lunch.

2011 Exploration Experiences Topics

June 23: The Red-naped Sapsucker

June 30: Plants and Pollinators

July 7: Host Parasite Interactions

July 14: Wildflowers

July 21: Invasive weeds

July28: Climate Change

August 4: Marmots

August 11: Stream Ecology

To see more details for each tour, please see our brochure HERE

To register please print out the 2011 Registration Form HERE

For more information please email enviro-ed@rmbl.org for more information.

Thursday Tours General Information

IMPORTANT ITEMS TO BRING/WEAR: Small day pack, drinking water, snack, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, warm clothing (it is often cooler in Gothic than in Crested Butte) rainwear, and sturdy footwear. For your comfort; we suggest wearing light colored clothing, long sleeve cotton shirt and pants. Field guides, notebook, camera and binoculars are recommended. Note: No pets are allowed on RMBL property.
WHERE TO MEET: We encourage you to ride the free bus to Gothic! Meet at CB 4-Way bus stop at 8:30 a.m. The bus arrives in Gothic at 9 a.m. The bus returns to CB at 1 p.m. and arrives back in CB at 1:30 p.m. The bus stops at the Snodgrass Trailhead and Mountaineer Square in Mt. CB. To reach Gothic by car, drive eight miles north of Crested Butte, past the ski area in Mt. Crested Butte. The road is unpaved for the last four miles. This summer please park ONLY along the County Rd. in Gothic. For complete bus schedule please visit HERE.
TIMES: All Thursday tours are from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Gothic Store.