Back to top Participant Qualifications and Application Applicants must be able to meet the strenuous demands of hiking and excavating in the rugged conditions and heat of the Oregon high desert. With about thirty participants in the field school working and living closely together under rigorous conditions, the ability to get along with others is essential. Teachers are admitted to the course if they have an appropriate level of interest. Previous experience in archaeology is not required. Applications should be received by ALI by May 15, 2001.
Enrollment is limited.
Places not confirmed in timely fashion are offered to applicants on the waiting list according to level of qualifications and priority of application. The balance of the course fee is due on the first day of the field school, which is June 25, 2001. Back to top Field School Tool Kit Upon acceptance, participants are responsible for purchasing the items listed below before field school. 35.00 The project area can be incredibly hot and dry, bug-infested and full of plants that grab at skin and clothing. At other times, it can be windy, cold and threatening thunderstorms.