Alpine Ecosystems Research Institute
Beartooth Ecosystems Alpine Archaeology Research (BEAAR) Project
WHO:
AERI and PCRG volunteers are accepted! Contact us for information about available space and to be added to the project roster.
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WHAT:
The BEAAR project will commence its 8th annual field season in August of 2025 in the Beartooth Mountains of south-central Montana. This project will focus on pedestrian survey and reconnaissance for Beryllium cosmogenic dating (Be ) of granite boulders to further our understanding of when these mountains became ice-free after the last ice age. Additional studies will be conducted as funding becomes available.
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WHEN:
August 1 - 10, 2025
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WHERE:
South-central MT
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HOW:
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Join our membership
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Send us an email to ask availability
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What you are responsible for:
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Your own tent. In this case, you will want to bring a really, really good tent. We personally use Hilleberg, although there are plenty of other brands that can suffice. Ask us for recommendations if you are unsure.​
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Your own transport to the project area. There may be carpool options available from the Bozeman area. Contact us for more info.
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​Recommended:
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A pair of water-resistant boots with ankle support. Sometimes we get stuck in a cloud for days. Think of ways to make dry feet a priority...
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If you have diet restrictions you may need to supplement your own food. That said, we try to accommodate everyone as best as possible, so please let us know what we can do well in advance. If budgets allow, we will try our best to work with you.
If you experience any barriers that would prevent you from volunteering, please email us as soon as possible. We can sometimes accommodate items such as tent, transport, and more, but only if we have plenty of warning.
Research Priorities:
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Pleistocene landscapes
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Pleistocene and Holocene landscape use