CRAFT CLASS PRE-REGISTRATION RULES

– If a limited session is full, interested individuals may sign up as alternates.

– Participants who successfully register, as well as those who wish to be alternates, must be in the designated classroom or event space by the start time listed in the daily schedule.

– Attendance will be taken and if a registered participant is not present, then he/she will be replaced with the first alternate on the list who is present.

– Participants cannot sign up for limited classes with conflicting time slots. This will not be allowed and if done said participant will lose his/her spot in both sessions.

– More strenuous and attention based sessions are not recommended for small children. Certain activities are open to certain ages.

– Parents are responsible for determining, in advance, children’s ability to complete any limited session. A parent or guardian must accompany children ages 13  and under for any limited session.

– Please be courteous and respectful to all instructors. They donate their goods and time to provide a unique hands-on approach and knowledge.

BUS TOUR & HIKING RULES

– Participants may only sign up for one excursion per day.

– If a hike, bus tour or class is full, you may sign up for our waitlist. The waitlist order will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

– All excursions originate only from the Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center. For all excursions and activities, participants may not meet at the trail head or starting point of excursion.

– It is essential that participants be at the designated assembly point for each hike on time. The first 15 minutes will consist of a hike orientation and completion of certain administrative requirements. Absence from this orientation may result in the loss of the participant’s place on the excursion to an alternate participant.

– Participants not present for initial roll call for bus loading will be replaced by an alternate participant, after the entire list is announced.

– The excursion leaders and event staff will have the final decision to remove any individual from an excursion prior to departure due to, but not limited to, lack of essential equipment, or for any other reason.

– It is the participant’s responsibility to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions, such as wearing appropriate shoes, or carrying the proper equipment and supplies (water, trail snacks, poncho, flashlights, etc.).

– Please respect all participants and leave cell phones behind or “off” while hiking or on excursions.

– You will be required to sign the Off-Site Excursion Release Form acknowledging that you have read and understand all rules pertaining to requirements for excursions during Wilderness Wildlife Week.

CHECKLIST FOR HIKERS

If you are joining us for one of our day hikes into the mountains, be prepared. Not only should you wear a sturdy pair of hiking boots, be sure you also include the following items in your backpack including:

– Gloves

– Head Cover (hat, toboggan or hooded coat)

– Rain Gear/Poncho

– Lunch or Trail Snacks (fruit, nuts)

– Pocketknife

– Extra pair of socks

– Towel

– Flashlight

– Water