Is there cellular phone coverage at Deep Portage and the field site?
It depends. Deep Portage (where we stay) and our field site are both pretty much in the middle of nowhere with only small towns (e.g., Hackensack, Walker) nearby and thus cellular coverage is spotty at best. It also depends on your plan (Verizon seems to work somewhat OK). • Will I have email and internet access during hydrocamp? Yes, both in Minneapolis and at Deep Portage. We will actually be setting up a wireless “hydrocamp” network with DSL connection at Deep Portage, so whenever you are at Deep Portage (mornings, evenings and some report writing/rest days) you will be able to check your emails and surf the net at a fairly decent speed. You can also hook up your laptop with an ethernet cable if you do not have wireless. We also provide laptops (2 students share these rented up-to-date laptops) which have wireless network cards. However, bringing your own laptop is highly recommended (see next item). • Should I bring my personal laptop? Yes, if you have one. If not, no problem, we a
