How physically challenging are the digs?
Digging in the dirt for dinosaurs is hard, dirty work. The average high is 90° F and the average low is 70° F. Participants must be able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours while working in hot, arid conditions. Optional hikes require participants to walk on uneven terrain for up to two miles. Although there is an on-site EMT, all diggers must be cleared by a physician before going on the digs. The nearest hospital is 42 miles away in Eagle Butte, SD.
