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Expedition handbook

The RGS-IBG Expedition Handbook has long been the primary source of information for all aspects of planning an expedition, from inception to the final report.

  • Overview
  • Planning and organisation
  • Finance and fundraising
  • Health and safety
  • Expedition logistics
  • Transport for expeditions and fieldwork
  • Recording your expedition
  • Field research projects

Planning and organisation

There are greater opportunities than ever before for people of all ages and abilities to take part in expeditions and fieldwork, and a new chapter offers approaches to providing an inclusive experience for those with disabilities.

The Society particularly encourages host country participation on overseas projects, suggestions are provided on how this can be achieved.

Practical issues relating to maps, navigation and catering are also addressed.

Downloads

  • 1. Planning an expedition, by Nigel Winser (.pdf)
  • 2. Leadership and teamwork, by Chris Loynes (.pdf)
  • 3. Inclusive expedition practice, by Suresh Paul and Karen Darke (.pdf)
  • 4. Working with the host country, by Nigel Winser (.pdf)
  • 5. Catering for expeditions, by Nigel Gifford (.pdf)
  • 6. Maps, navigation and GPS, by Peter Simmonds (.pdf)
  • Additional info: Sample planning checklist (.pdf)
  • Additional info: Reconnaissance checklist (.pdf)
  • Additional info: Critical path plan (.pdf)
  • Additional info: Month by month countdown (.pdf)
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