At the Top of the World: The Anthropology of Mountain Exploration

 Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology features a guest speaker at its next “Saturdays at the Museum” activity June 16.
           
Archaeology graduate student Cody Dalpra presents “At the Top of the World: The Anthropology of Mountain Exploration” in presentations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dalpra will discuss his mountaineering experiences in the United States and around the world.
           
Patrons will have the opportunity to view a documentary and informative posters on the history of exploration of Mt. Everest and explore the trails, flora and fauna of the mountains of northern Utah. Children can also create their own mountain explorer’s hats.
           
“This should be an exciting day at the museum,” said Candice Cravins, a museum assistant and USU archaeology graduate student. “We hope to encourage and inspire people to explore the world around them and take advantage of all of the wonderful opportunities available in our own backyard.”
           
In addition to the Saturday activity series, community members and USU students alike can visit the museum during its operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
           
Funding for the Saturday events is provided by a grant from the United States Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online (www.imls.gov).
           
The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.
           
For more information about museum events, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website (anthromuseum.usu.edu).
           
The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.