Field Trips
We are currently planning the following field trips:
1. Structural Controls of Hydrothermal Gold Systems, including Low Sulfidation Epithermal and Carlin-type     Systems in North-Central Nevada.
Field Leader: Dr. Justin B. Milliard
2. Epithermal Deposits in Central Walker Lane.
Field Leader: Dr. Marcus Johnston
3. Orogenic Deposits in the Central and Southern Walker Lane.
Field Leader: Dr. Marcus Johnston
4. Western Northern Nevada – Lovelock Tour.
Field Leader: To be determined
5. Beatty Field Tour.
Field Leader: To be determined
6. Geothermal Regional Tour.
Field Leader: Dr. James Faulds
The 27GSNS will offer a series of field trips highlighting key geological settings and mineral systems across Nevada and the broader Great Basin.
Field Trips
- Structural Controls of Hydrothermal Gold Systems, including Low Sulfidation Epithermal and Carlin-type Systems in North-Central Nevada.
Field Leader: Dr. Justin B. Milliard - Epithermal Deposits in Central Walker Lane.
Field Leader: Dr. Marcus Johnston - Orogenic Deposits in the Central and Southern Walker Lane.
Field Leader: Dr. Marcus Johnston - Western Northern Nevada – Lovelock Tour.
Field Leader: To be determined - Beatty Field Tour.
Field Leader: To be determined - Structural controls on Active Geothermal Systems and Late Miocene to Recent Epithermal Mineral Deposits in the Great Basin Region of Northern Nevada: Proxies for Hidden Hydrothermal Systems.
Field leaders: Dr. James Faulds and Mark Coolbaugh.
Field trips will be offered during the following periods:
- Pre-Symposium: April 22–25, 2027
- Post-Symposium: April 30–May 2, 2027
Individuals interested in participating in or proposing a field trip are encouraged to contact: [email protected].


