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Observer's Checklist for
VATT, SMTO & LBTO:

bulletCheck with the persons below for room assignments.
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bulletFor your information, an observer's orientation packet is
available in Adobe Acrobat format.
 
bulletPrior to ascending the mountain, be sure to stop at the Base Camp and:
 
bulletSign the logbook at the Base Camp (for safety reasons)
bulletPick up keys to the access gate and building.
bulletObtain a radio to be used to clear the one-way access road.
bulletPick up your permit to enter the endangered red squirrel refugium.
bulletCheck the weather and road conditions (vehicle requirements).
 

Scheduling and room assignments are the responsibility of each independent organization.

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LBTO Information                                                     Grisela  at (520) 626-5231
 

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SMTO Information                                                    Bill  at (520) 621-5290.
 

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VATT Information                                                     Barbara  at (520) 621-8650.
 

 

Food Preparation:

Each building is equipped with a full kitchen -- supplied with all necessary cookware, dishes, glassware and eating utensils.  Each person is responsible for bringing their own food in ample amounts, which will accommodate his/her entire stay.  Basic condiments may be found in the kitchens. If you decide to leave food for someone else please label and date it accordingly.  All food should be kept in cabinets, lockers or refrigerators.  Preparation and clean up of meals are the visitor's responsibility.

Custodial Information to Assist Your Visit:

Upon your arrival at the VATT, SMTO or LBTO, expect to find a clean facility. Please sign in with your name and length of stay on the message board located at the entrance of the sleeping quarters.  Each sleeping room is supplied with fresh linens, towels, paper products and soap.  Extra blankets, pillows, linens, towels, paper products, and soap may be found in the room closet, as well as the storage areas in the hallways.  If supplies are not found please report to the custodian on duty or your site supervisor.

When your stay is over please remove soiled linen & towels, place inside the pillow case and deposit in hampers. In the VATT the hampers are located in the restrooms. At the SMT - there is a container under the stairway on the first floor. And at the LBT, just leave your "stuffed pillowcase" outside the door to your room.  Please leave the door to your room open or the room will be considered occupied.  Remember  to vacate the room as early as possible, especially during busy observing runs to assure that the visitor that follows you has a clean room.  (Our custodial staff consists of only four part time employees. Your cooperation is appreciated).

 

Last modified: January 20, 2012