With a focus on the young explorers, the Greenland 2009 expedition aims to make contributions to the development of personal values and beliefs and relationships with others, the environment and the world. Young people will be guided and supported to undertake significant scientific work and challenging journeys in a remote and wild landscape to achieve these aims.

BSES run overseas expeditions for 16-23 year olds to some of the most remote regions on Earth. To find out more go to http://www.bses.org.uk/

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

Counting Down



In two weeks time the advance party will be arriving in Greenland. Under the leadership of Dr Joe Gibson 10 people will fly from the UK (4 YE's and 6 leaders) to Iceland, stay overnight and then fly to Narsarsuaq. In boats they will transfer to Nanortalik and spend 4 days there before heading into the fjord on 18th July (weather dependent!). In Iceland they will meet one more member (Mr Jeff Brown) of the advance party and in Greenland they will meet the 12th member of the party (Dr Takako Takano).

They have a long list of jobs but the main one is to open the container and unpack food, science kit and mountaineering equipment. They will also be confirming arrangements for the main party. They will be staying in the small red youth hostel with a great view - see pics!

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