Travel Tree City/State: Patagonia Country: ARGENTINA, CHILE, PATAGONIA Research and Exploration in Patagonia REQUEST MORE INFORMATION »» Global Vision International 3 High Street St Albans Herts UNITED KINGDOM AL3 4ED Phone: 01727 250 250 www.gvi.co.uk Program description: GVI’s Patagonia expedition in the Andes combines a mountain adventure with vital conservation projects in one of the most remote regions of the world. Be prepared for a challenge if you choose to join this expedition, it contains some arduous trekking and extreme climates in the heart of dramatic Patagonia. You will conduct fieldwork in small research groups, the conservation surveys vary from season to season, but all include trekking and data collection in the Andes and the zone towards the steppe regions of Argentine Patagonia. *How this program makes a difference* The data collected in the wilderness of Patagonia helps our local partners to learn more about the different ecosystems in which they work and supports the conservation of this fragile habitat. Working with National Park Rangers, Scientists and PhD Students, we provide the manpower necessary to collect data throughout the year. 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 General program information: Program open to: Everyone Age range: 18 - 65 Travel to site: Varies Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Varies No. in group: max 20 Living arrangements on the program: Varies, Tents/Rustic Accommodation How long does the program last?: 1-3 Months What are the dates of this program: Expeditions depart throughout the year, visit our website for upcoming start dates. Benefits and advantages of the program: * College Credit Colleges throughout North America have granted college credit for GVI Expeditions. Consult the College Credit page in the Resources section of the GVI website for more information. * Internships and Field Work By participating in a 10 week expedition you will be eligible to apply for an Internship or Job working in the field with GVI. Cost or price of this program: From £1495 / $2990 for 5 weeks Typical person for this program: There is no typical participant. All Expedition members are enthusiastic about the outdoors and conservation. 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