<![CDATA[Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation

<![CDATA[Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation - Mongolia Updates1]]>Wed, 14 May 2014 10:30:07 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[They made it!! ]]>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:29:07 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/they-made-it.htmlThe team has completed the Ring of Darhad and arrived back in Ulaanbataar over the weekend. The expedition was a huge success and has collected important information about wolverines, snow leopards and other wildlife in the Darhad region that will inform wildlife research and conservation efforts there.

Special thanks to National Geographic for sponsoring this important research expedition. Huge thanks also to Montana State University for helping to develop the exceptional student lessons and to Boojum Expeditions for coordinating logistics in Mongolia. This expedition would not have been possible without our amazing sponsors: Mountain Hardwear, Osprey Packs, Clif Bar, Horny Toad, Rite in the Rain, Supai Gear, The Brunton Group, NRS, AlpineAire Foods, Primus, Big Agnes, Smith Optics, Madshus, Baffin, Kahtoola, Steripen and Voile.

Hear the final update from the expedition team below. However, also stay tuned for more information about the team's exciting findings.

The team says "Bayartai" to the snow and heads down the valley.

]]><![CDATA[The last pass!]]>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:59:21 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/the-last-pass.htmlThe expedition is far from over, but the team has climbed up and over their last major pass. Check out the views and hear the report from Gregg below.

]]><![CDATA[4 new sets of wolverine tracks]]>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:34:34 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/4-new-sets-of-wolverine-tracks.htmlAnother great day in the Darhad! The team came across a herd of friendly reindeer in the morning and found 4 new sets of wolverine tracks in the afternoon. Hear the update from Jim below.

Jim getting licked by reindeer

]]><![CDATA[Wolverine Facts - Student Questions Answered]]>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:07:33 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/wolverine-facts-student-questions-answered.htmlRebecca answers student questions about wolverines. Click the audio link below.

Jason refuels

]]><![CDATA[Spring rains slow the team down]]>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:37:26 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/spring-rains-slow-the-team-down.htmlSpring weather challenges the team with rain, wind and unstable snow. Hear the update from Gregg below.

Gregg Treinish staying warm and dry

]]><![CDATA[Resupplied]]>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:07:49 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/resupplied.htmlThe team loads up at their last resupply, ready for the next 10 days. Hear the update from Forrest by clicking the link below.

Drying out scat

]]><![CDATA[Four walls and a roof never felt so good]]>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:57:50 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/four-walls-and-a-roof-never-felt-so-good.htmlAwaiting the next resupply, the team enjoys a night in a fishing cabin. Hear the update from Jim.

]]><![CDATA[Dreaming of Pringles and Nutella]]>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:51:33 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/dreaming-of-pringles-and-nutella.htmlOnly 2 days from the next resupply, the team hungrily continues onward through changing snow conditions. Hear the update from Gregg below.

]]><![CDATA[Spring has Sprung]]>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:32:17 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/spring-has-sprung.htmlThe team is experiencing a little spring thaw in the Darhad which is good for their toes, but makes travel more difficult in the afternoon. Listen to the link below as Forrest explains their new surroundings and reveals how many DNA samples they have collected.

]]><![CDATA[Setting up Camp: Shelter and Fire]]>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:27:29 GMThttp://www.adventureandscience.org/6/post/2013/04/setting-up-camp-shelter-and-fire.htmlJason answers student questions about making camp each night during the expedition.

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