Upcoming Events
Information Sessions for Atacama, Cotopaxi, Patagonia, Antarctica, Quantico and Small Crew Sailing have already occurred. Videos of the sessions will be available soon.
Venture Fellows
Charlotte Moat
Andrew Richard
Carolyn Cross
Dominic Skerritt
Key Information
Participant fee: $6,900 (land cost)
Number of seats: 46
Date: December 29, 2011 - January 6, 2012
Partner Organization
Antarctica Trekking
Antarctica Info Session: Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:00-7:00pm, JMHH 270
A week-long exploration of King George Island, stressing decision-making, teamwork, and leadership in a challenging environment. The venture uses ski-sleds and mountaineering equipment to explore remote stretches of the island's glacial ice cap. It draws upon the experience of Ernest Shackleton, Robert Scott, and other early Antarctica explorers for discussion and analysis of leading in extreme environments or under great duress. The experience emphasizes self-discipline and self-reliance for overcoming a host of obstacles under harsh conditions. It also requires team reliance, loyalty, and leadership. Participants are divided into teams of three, and with rotating leadership they take responsibility for activities ranging from meal preparation to glacial navigation.
