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Castle Peak Fossil Field Trip

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by Fossil Huntress on Jun 28
Castle Peak Fossil Field Trip

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Description: Camping at about 7,500 ft, we were treated to all four seasons and some great collecting over the course of the week. Past trips have included grizzlies at close quarters. This trip we saw fresh tracks and fresh scat, but the bears were actively avoiding our camp, just leaving enough evidence to give us the heads up that this is their territory. Over the course of the week we collected some beautiful ammonites, several of which are new species, and saw a buck with a sexy set of horns, flocks of Franciscans and a majestic lone wolf. The area is home to active research by UBC paleontologist, Louise Longridge and boasts abundant fossil marine specimens - ammonites, bivalves, belemnites and a chance to see the Triassic-Jurassic boundary – a rare treat. As with all collecting, our search for treasure has a higher goal. All of our finds are lovingly photographed, catalogued and available for study. If fossils are your thing, visit www.bcfossils.ca to find a local society and get on out there.
2 Comments on Castle Peak Fossil Field Trip
  • D!NO says
    amazing
  • tyler keenan says
    yes i agree! d!no its beautiful! Very Happy
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