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* The Expedition for 2009 will be comprised of an 8-10 member team with 2 alternates.
* The 2010 Expedition will expand to a 12-15 member team with 3 alternates.
* The primary focus of the expedition is to recover gold using suction dredges.
* All dredging and air delivery equipment will be provided.
* All meals will be provided during the expedition.
* The prospecting cost is $0.
* Members will need their own wetsuits, gloves, boots, and masks.
* Members will need their own tents and sleeping gear.
* Members will need a 2009 California Dredging Permit. Forms will be provided.
* Members traveling by air need to arrange their own transportation to Medford Intl Airport.
* Transportation from the airport to the claim and back will be provided.
* Members may also travel to California by personal vehicles at their own expense.
* Personal camping and diving gear can be loaded onto the ERME Trailer prior to departure.
* This opportunity is available only to prospectors residing east of the Mississippi River.
* Dredging experience is not required.
* This opportunity is available to men and women.
* Minimum age of participants is 13 years old (as of 1 June 2009).
Before deciding if you are interested in participating in the 2009 ERME adventure, please look at the below dates to make sure one of the timelines is feasible:
Group 1 (2 members): 14 July - 6 Aug
Group 2 (3-4 members): 18 July - 4 Aug
Group 3 (3-4 members): 25 July - 5 Aug
Selected members and alternates of the 2009 ERME team will be notified via email on Friday, 2 January, 2009. The selection process is based on the needs of the expedition and is not a contest of experience or popularity. The work involved in recovering gold is fun, but it is physically and mentally demanding and will require strong and able-bodied individuals. We will be operating in an unforgiving environment. It must also be understood that the expedition needs more than just prospectors running a dredge. The expedition requires a broad scope of experience in a multitude of areas. All interested persons are encouraged to consider this opportunity!
A very general timeline is listed below. There will be many activities that take place, and it is understood that all team members may not be able to attend each event. However, there are three mandatory activities which all expedition members (and alternates) must attend. Failure to attend results in immediate expedition disqualification.
Timeline of Events (mandatory attendance events in red):
| Event | Date | Description |
| Selection Notification | Friday, 2 Jan 2009 | Email notification of selection results. Location of Orientation announced. |
| ERME Orientation | Saturday, 21 March, 1:00 - 3:00 | Virginia, Exact location TBD |
| Team Meeting | Saturday, 18 April, 1:00 - 2:00 | Location TBD |
| Team Water Training | Saturday, 23 May, 10:00 - 5:00 | Location TBD |
| Final Team Meeting Family Picnic Final Gear Drop Off |
Saturday, 20 June, 12:00 - 4:00 | Location TBD |
| Group 1 departs for California | Friday, 10 July, 12:00 | Departing Virginia |
If you are interested in participating in the 2009 Eagle Rock Mining Expedition:
1. Send your email address to stolenvette@gmail.com NLT 8 Nov.
2. You will be sent a questionnaire to fill out and email back NLT 8 Nov.
Thanks,
David Shackleton
Director, Eagle Rock Mining Expedition
