This Patagonian expedition contains a multitude of skill development opportunities combined with exciting adventures and important environmental projects. In small groups, expedition members conduct rugged surveys in a remote part of the world that few people ever get to see. Expedition participants must be prepared for a challenge as the expedition contains some arduous trekking through the variety of extreme climates and landscapes found in the heart of dramatic Patagonia. You will develop life long skills along the way including conservation management techniques, leadership skills, Camp craft, Minimal impact camping (following Leave No Trace principles), Wilderness Navigation and Wilderness medicine.
Highlights:
* Learn Biological survey techniques and methodologies
* Become proficient in Wilderness Navigation, Use of GPS, VHF radios, and Sat phones
* Survey areas for wild boar, red deer, wild cats
* Master ice-climbing and train with crampons and ice axes
* Learn roped glacier travel and study crevasse rescue techniques
* Complete a CPR/first aid course
* Live in tents and learn camp-craft
From £1495 for 5 weeks. Cost includes all your food, accommodation, training materials and project equipment.
For more information please visit http://www.gvi.co.uk/expeditions/south-america/argentina/research-exploration-expedition-patagoina/home or email info@gvi.co.uk |
