Research and Exploration in Patagonia

Global Vision International

Vacancy: Research and Exploration in Patagonia
Company: Global Vision International
Category: Gap year projects (Conservation, Sports, Wildlife)
Dates: Start dates through out the year
Cost: From £1495 for 5 weeks
Support In Place: 24-hour in-country support, a 24-hour emergency phone line.

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

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.