SFI Instructions and Requirements
To Register
You can register online, by fax, or
phone with credit card; or register by mail with check or credit card. We
cannot hold reservation without payment. A separate registration form is
required for each participant. You may call (559) 565-4251 or email:
sfi@sequoiahistory.org for
additional information.
Payment
Check or credit card payable when reservation is made. Payment is
processed upon receipt.
Class Information Packet
You will receive a course itinerary by mail or email.
Food
and Transportation
Participants are responsible for their own food, lodging, and
transportation except where otherwise indicated. Shuttle services now
available are: Visalia's
Sequoia Shuttle,
Sequoia National Park Shuttle, and the
Sequoia
Sightseeing Tours.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel up to 30 days in advance to receive a refund (minus $20
processing fee per program/person or you may opt for full credit toward
a future seminar. No credits or refunds will be made on cancellations
after the 30-day deadline unless we fill your spot, in which case we
will retain the $20 processing fee. We regret that no exceptions can be
made, even for medical reasons. If we cancel a class you will get a full
refund.
Weather
Classes are held rain or shine. Programs are held at the mercy of mother
nature. We recommend you carry weatherproof clothing and be prepared for
weather changes even in summer. We reserve the right to change trip
itinerary. We can't guarantee completion of any trip. Tire chains may be
required. Park recorded road/weather info (559) 565-3134.
Travel Insurance
We recommend, especially for multi-day programs, purchasing travel
insurance that covers trip cancellation and emergency medical transportation.
Trip cancellation insurance can be found online or from a travel agent.
Physical and Experience Requirements
Participants must be in good physical condition. Most seminars involve
hiking at elevations over 6,000 ft. Day hikes range from two to ten
miles. Read course descriptions carefully and only sign up for classes
that fit your fitness and experience level.
Safety
While every effort is made to prevent mishaps, you must assume full responsibility for
your own safety and provide your own health and accident insurance. Courses my take
place in remote wilderness locations.
Entrance Fee
Participants must pay an entrance fee to enter Sequoia
and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Age
Requirements
Many classes are geared toward participants 12 years of age and older.
Age limits are included in each course description. Children under 16
must usually be accompanied by an adult.
Black
Bears
Bear canisters for storing food on backpacking trips are strongly
recommended and required by Park Service regulation in some areas. For
rental or purchase information call SNHA (559) 565-3759. Do not leave food
in your vehicle.
Equipment Needs
You must provide your own camping gear and food unless otherwise
stated in the course description.
Lodging and Camping
Make reservations early as rooms and campsites do fill in the summer and
in the winter on weekends.
Lodging
IN OR NEAR KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARK:
Grant Grove area & Stony Creek (559) 335-5500
Montecito-Sequoia Lodge (800) 227-9900
IN
SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK:
Wuksachi Lodge (888) 252-5757
Silver City Resort (Mineral King) (559) 561-3223
IN
THREE RIVERS:
Three Rivers Reservation Center (559) 561-0410
Camping
To reserve a campsite at Lodgepole or Dorst Campground, call
1-800-365-2267. All other campgrounds are on first-come, first-served.
No RV hook-ups in the parks. Shower and laundry facilities at Grant
Grove and Lodgepole.
Other
Requirements/Information
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Pets are not permitted on seminars.
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Participants must pay a park
entrance fee when entering, currently $20/car, good for 7 days.
Annual pass is $30.
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Upon entering the park please read
the newspaper-visitor guide provided at the entrance station. It
includes important park travel and safety information.
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Do not leave valuables in your
vehicle.
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Class sizes range from 8 to 20
people. Smaller classes fill very fast.
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Seminar instructors and itinerary subject to change.
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Instructor Biographies
