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2. Educational/Interpretive Services Describe any educational and/or interpretive services <br /> provided: <br /> What we intend to offer really is more of an educational class than a guided hike. We wish to <br /> provide classes to teach the beginner prospector and geology enthusiast, who may be <br /> interested in prospecting for themselves on public lands in Colorado or the western United <br /> States. We are aware of certain factors causing what may be an unusually large number of <br /> inexperienced and unknowledgeable enthusiasts to sometimes prospect improperly on public <br /> land. We plan to teach short, but information and experience packed classes to teach how to <br /> prospect on public lands in the western United States, legally, safely, and properly. We give <br /> students a "crash course" in how to begin to learn the laws and regulations which cover mining <br /> and prospecting, how to conduct research to determine if it is acceptable to dig in any given <br /> area. We also teach how to research the regulations concerning proper public land use in <br /> different areas, to encourage students to follow all land use laws and regulations. If our <br /> application is accepted, we may develop printed materials to hand out to students. We have <br /> discussed such possibilities with Amy Titterington, Head Geologist for the South Platte Ranger <br /> District. The principle of Leave No Trace outdoor ethics is a significant part of our curriculum, <br /> and examples of how to follow the principles are illustrated throughout the class. Of course part <br /> of the class will teach the practical side of prospecting, and how to be successful at it. Therefore <br /> the class site is intended to be our"Devil May Care" Lode Mining claim, in Douglas County, <br /> located near the Topaz Point area off Rampart Range Road, in the Pike National Forest. The <br /> students will be guests of Lost Creek Mining, LLC on our claim, which we provide as an <br /> acceptable area to dig and teach our students in the field. The only hiking involved is to and <br /> from the claim site, approximately one mile in each direction, down and then back up a steep <br /> slope. There will be one or two day classes offered. For students taking two day classes, any <br /> overnight camping on national forest land, or lodging nearby will be the responsibility of each <br /> classmate, and at their sole discretion. If students plan to camp, Lost Creek Mining, LLC makes <br /> it clear that we are only responsible for students during the class and during the trip to and from <br /> the class site. We will, however provide any assistance as needed, and advise students on <br /> camping regulations. <br /> 3. What Services does your company offer that are unique for clients/visitors on public lands? <br /> We feel that the service of"Lost Creek Mining Educational Digging Adventures" is quite unique. <br /> In fact, we are not aware of any other individuals or companies that do anything similar. While <br /> people can pay to dig at different mines in different places in the United States, we differentiate <br /> ourselves as not offering pay to dig services, but an educational class designed so that the <br /> student will get a good start on educating themselves, on how to be a good prospector, and a <br /> good steward of the land. Many people are enthusiastic about rocks, minerals, geology, and the <br /> outdoors, but they lack knowledge of how to be a good prospector. We teach that a good <br /> prospector is a good steward of the land, and the basic principles of how one goes about <br /> becoming one for him or herself. Students with a casual interest will leave with new respect for <br /> and knowledge of the land. Those more likely to continue prospecting on their own, or those <br />