Exploration of Geographical Climate Zones

Welcome to the Jungle! Discover hidden grottos, cascading falls, towering canopies and exotic wildlife. Swim in primordial waters and embrace your primeval self. These expeditions can easily be the most physically challenging and pose many risks from the natural environment.

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Dangerous Flora & Fauna, Disease & Illness, Damp Fire Crafting

Between subtropical and polar climates, vast regions of mesothermal and microclimates exist. Within these are forests and grasslands that range from hot, mild or rainy summers to cold, dry or wet winters. This presents lots of variety in the types of adventures to be had. 

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Applied Survival Skills, Bushcrafting, Map & Compass Navigation 

Mountain heights share many similarities with the Arctic and Antarctic, especially extreme weather consisting of cold and drier conditions that only provide windows of fair weather for much of the year. Many seasonal adventures are tough, but they become absolutely harsh in the cold. Alaska is our backdoor for experiencing raw, untamed wilderness. 

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Avalanche Awareness, Glacier Safety, Cold Injuries,  Bear Awareness and Defense

Arid and Semi-Arid climates often contain desert regions which provide a beautiful landscape to explore. Expect extremes in temperatures depending on latitude and time of year. Endure the heat during the day, and the cold during nightfall!

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Water Sourcing, Heat Injuries, Desert Hazards

Ocean and inland waterborne adventures are incredibly rewarding, yet highly dependent on group experience level. Kayaking, Pack Rafting, SUP, Surface Swims, SCUBA Diving, Skin Diving, etc. are all core activities.

We're also excited to offer a unique, extended liveaboard Expedition Ocean Sailing experience through our partner Norwegian company. Details to follow. 

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Sea Survival, Kayak & Small Craft Safety, Marine Hazards

The most exciting expeditions cross over and combine experiences on land and on the water! Our X-Zone adventures embody the "Tellus Marinus" concept and provide the greatest range of educational skills to take home with you. These topics are practiced throughout the expedition on a daily basis in the environments they are suited to. Imagine getting dropped off in the ocean, swimming ashore, navigating to a river mouth and hiking the riverbed into the hinterlands!

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Water Safety & Self-Rescue, Water Purification, Basic Field Trauma Care & Medical Emergency Management, Ultra-Light Back Packing, Basic Map & Compass and Introduction to Survival Skills