Willow Creek Jasper Mine Field Trip

The Willow Creek Jasper Mine trip is led by Steve Schaps, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, and is limited to 20 people . IMMG MEMBERS are totally free. One free field trip for new members. $20 plus Eventbrite fee for nonmembers, $5 for nonmember kids.

--Steve will meet the group at the Little Gulch Parking area no later than 9am sharp where he will conduct a mandatory safety meeting, have everyone sign waivers, and organize the carpools into 4WD/High Clearance Vehicles.

Directions:

The Little Gulch Parking area is a big flat sandy parking area on the right side of Willow Creek Road 3.3 Miles North of Beacon Light. It is large and obvious. It does not have an address and is not in Google Maps or any mapping software. So just take Hwy 55 North from Eagle, Turn Left on Beacon Light and then turn Right on Willow Creek Road which is the same thing as Eagle Road and go 3.3 Miles and turn into the large dirt parking area.

--Steve has approval from Avimor for motor vehicle access on the specific dates of this field trip as long as weather permits (no muddy roads).

--1st and 2nd stops will be at Willow Creek Canyon overlook and Sue Newbie Memorial Cross. These will be short stops-30 minutes each before we come to the mine by Noon.

--At the mine Steve will give a short geologic overview. Larry can talk about the mining process and the jasper and thunder eggs.

This should be a fun and exciting field trip for people.

The field trip is led by retired Geophysicist Steve Schaps, and with the permission of mine owner Larry Ridley and the offset property owner, Avimor.

General Information:

• No children under 8 years old.
• No Dogs or pets, No smoking
• No running, horseplay, No access to the mining pit
• Stay with the trip leader
• Outhouse available at the mine
• Attendees need to bring water
• Wear hiking boots or sturdy footwear, long pants and long sleeved shirt
• Bring sun hat, gloves, eye protection,
• Bring full size sledge hammer if you have one, day pack, sunscreen
• If you have a 4WD truck or SUV or high-clearance vehicle, please bring it and volunteer to be a carpool driver (20 miles round trip).
• Not suitable for anyone with balance issues or serious heat sensitivity.
• Bring cash $25-$50 if you want to buy gem quality items at good price from the mine owner

CHECK YOUR EMAIL DAY BEFORE FOR ANY CHANGES TO THIS TRIP.

By signing up for this Willow Creek Jasper Mine Geological Field trip you agree to the following: The registered individual accepts and does hereby assume any and all risks for himself/herself and those on his/her ticket, for possible dangers and hazards involved in connection with the field trip designated above, offered by the IDAHO MUSEUM OF MINING AND GEOLOGY (IMMG), and does hereby SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the trip leader(s), IMMG, Larry Ridley and the Willow Creek Jasper Mine, and the adjacent landowner (Avimor). As well as all officers and representatives of IMMG from any and all claims, losses, or damages, including attorney’s fees and costs because of said claims, on account of injury, death, property damage, and inconvenience or loss of money due to delay or other cause that may rise, by reason of my participation in the field trip. I understand that my use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and/or Medic*tion that would impair my judgment, balance, or coordination is not permitted and I will hold the IMMG, field trip leader, Willow Creek Jasper Mine, and Avimor, harmless from any claims arising from my use. I understand I am responsible for carrying my own automobile, life, and health insurance.

I understand that my attendance and participation in the pre-trip safety meeting is mandatory and I will not be allowed on the trip if I fail to attend the safety meeting at the meetup location (Little Gulch Parking Area).

Please contact [email protected] if you have questions.

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