What Your Class Fee Includes
Your class fee includes expert instruction by leading Grand Canyon scientists, authors, researchers, historians, and naturalists; NPS approved educational materials published by Grand Canyon Association; backpacking and camping permits; free camping immediately before/after class (where applicable); and an educational park entrance fee waiver. Select classes may include meals, lodging, gear, and mule pack service where indicated.

Assessing Your Level of Fitness
GCFI designs all of their classes to highlight the beauty, drama, and interpretive themes of Grand Canyon. The physical demands of each class are as varied as the topics you explore. Whether you are joining GCFI for a single day rim class or a weeklong backpack in the canyon, it is imperative that you honestly asses your ability to accomplish the physical tasks required. The following scale is provided to help you choose the appropriate class. Each class has been assigned a Hike Level (HL) designation that corresponds to one of the following categories:

Level 1 - Walks on level terrain
Level 2 - Short day hikes into the canyon or long walks along the rim
Level 3 - Slower paced backpacks to established campgrounds on developed trails
Level 4 - Aggressive backpacks on rough, often unmaintained trails
Level 5 - Lengthy backpacks in remote regions over rough, steep terrains on unmaintained trails
Level 6 - 10 - Lengthy backpacks in off trail terrain requiring occasional rock climbing and precautionary belays

Registration and Refunds
Registrations can be made online or by calling toll free number 866-471-4435. Members of the Grand Canyon Association receive a $25 discount on most classes. (You may join when registering for any class and receive your discount immediately.) All participants must be eighteen years old (except the Family courses) and complete a confidential Health Questionnaire to help determine the most suitable class in terms of a person's experience and fitness level. Full payment is due at the time of registration. A refund of your payment less a $65 administrative fee (per person) will be issued if you cancel more than thirty days prior to class. No refunds are allowed if notification is received within thirty days of your class start date. The refund policy for classes using outside outfitters may differ; please inquire.

For more information call the Grand Canyon Field Institute at 866-471-4435 or visit their web site at http://www.grandcanyon.org/

February
22-24 Wilderness First Responder Recertification

March
5-10 Grandview to Kaibab Archaeo-Geology Backpack
12-15 Take a Load Off: Mule-Assisted Camping
19-22 Introductory Backpack
29-April 1 Phantom Ranch Natural & Cultural History (women only)

April
4-9 Clear Creek Natural History Backpack
9-12 Introductory Backpack 13-30 Colorado River Float Trip
17-23 Hermit to Boucher Springs Backpack
23-27 Hands-On Archaeology
30-May 3 Take a Load Off: Mule-Assisted Camping

May
14-17 Take a Load Off: Mule-Assisted Camping
14-17 Introductory Backpack
20-25 Rim-to-Rim Geology Backpack
23-28 Rim-to-Rim Natural History Backpack
25-30 Hermit to Bright Angel Natural History Backpack
30-June 4 Rim-to-Rim Natural History Backpack

June
4-7 Introductory Backpack
8-17 Wilderness First Responder
19-21 Wilderness First Responder Recertification
23-24 Archaeoastronomy

July
13-15 Ecology on the Edge
20-22 Without and Within: Nature as Catalyst for Writing
20-24 North Rim Trail Sampler
27-29 Yoga with a View

August
3-5 Geology on the Edge
6-9 South Rim Monsoon Photography
10-12 History on the Edge
27-30 Introductory Backpack

September
10-15 Rim-to-Rim Natural History Backpack
16-21 Plein Air Painting Workshop
17-20 Women's Take a Load Off: Mule-Assisted Camping
24-28 Havasu Canyon Natural History Backpack
26-Oct 1 Rim-to-Rim Natural History Backpack

October
1-6 Hermit to Bright Angel Geology Backpack
4-9 Rim-to-Rim Natural History Backpack
7-12 Rim-to-Rim Geology Backpack
10-16 Rim-to-Rim Photography Backpack
13-14 Felting Workshop
15-18 Introductory Backpack
16-19 Take a Load Off: Mule-Assisted Camping
19-21 Yoga with a View
21-27 Tapeats, Stone, and Deer Creek Backpack

November
5-8 Introductory Backpack
18-21 Take a Load Off: Mule-Assisted Camping