The overall goals of this trip were to learn about the integral practices of “Leave No Trace” in the backcountry, the geomorphological features of San Lorenzo, and the natural environment of alpine zones in Chile.
By Helena Karcher, Weber State As I stepped onto the tarmac at Maun International Airport, ears still popping from the quick descent from the sky, I read the sign on the building: “Welcome to Botswana.” Wow! Who would have ever…
Oliver Bunker, University of Vermont
In a world so big, I know I feel helpless at times thinking how my little life is going to make an impact. That’s just it though, no one life is little. Society is not going to flip on a dime, living a sustainable life doesn’t require you to move to Patagonia and start a farm, it can begin as simple separating your compost or choosing organic produce and ethically raised meat.
By Sam Gerrish from University of Puget Sound It’s 6am, and I’m up early to write this and to pack, because today we are leaving basecamp for the last time. Yesterday afternoon marked a week until we disband completely. I…