Geographical Magazine – Expedition top tips
Geographical Magazine is putting together a short feature in which experienced expeditioners offer tips to those planning their first expedition in the October issue, as a run-up to the annual Explore Conference at the Royal Geographical Society.
Mine are…
What is your top tip for those planning an expedition?
Integrate your communications and education plans from the outset. You have the ability to inspire a huge range of people to make a difference.
What item do you always take with you on an expedition?
Satellite communications kit. It’s a real joy to be able to share an expedition in real-time with an audience back home.
Get the October issue or come along to Explore to find out more.
Also see the January article on Digital Explorer.
Hi Jamie,
This is a really good idea.
Here’s my 2 cents’ worth:
- What is your top tip for those planning an expedition?
Don’t get so carried away with the planning that you never actually begin. You will not have everything perfectly arranged by Day 1. Plan for the essentials, and roll with the rest.
- What item do you always take with you on an expedition?
Plenty to read. It’s my weight-luxury. A book of poetry is good as you can re-read it over and over. It also makes you look very clever.