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Advice and information

We offer a wide range of practical advice, information and resources to help make your expedition or fieldwork project a success.

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Resources for expeditions

The Society maintains a wide range of resources, including guides to field research techniques, extreme environment logistics, expedition and wilderness medicine, GIS and field mapping, and risk management and safety. We also publish books, field guides, podcasts, and databases covering every aspect of expedition planning.

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Plan an expedition

Top tips and resources to help you plan your own expedition or field research.

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Join an expedition

Gain field experience by joining an expedition, and develop the skills needed to lead your own, either as volunteer or professional.

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Fund an expedition

Fundraising can be one of the most challenging elements to planning your expedition. We have a number of resources to help you secure the finances to make your field project a success.

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Plan a gap travel experience

Our gap year planning toolkit will help you make the most of your gap year travels.

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Expedition medicine

Advice on the health and well-being of those working in remote and challenging environments.