Resources

The Expeditions Society has a large and growing collection of information resources and equipment for those planning their own expeditions. See our links page for information sources on the web.

Equipment store

If you are planning an expedition, and your objectives are broadly in line with those of the society, we will consider loaning items from our equipment store. If there is a piece of equipment that you need but we don't currently have, we will consider purchasing it.

The contents of our equipment store are not currently listed on the web, but you are encouraged to contact Tim (President: tmh8@aber.ac.uk) to discuss your requirements.

Library

The contents of our library are listed below. In addition, we have a large number of catalogues and leaflets from various organisations. If there are publications that we do not hold that you would like to use or think we should have, please get in touch with Jeff (Secretary: pss8@aber.ac.uk).You should also contact Jeff if you would like to arrange to borrow items from the library.

The constitution of the Expeditions Society is available for you to read.

A list of organisations making grants for expeditions is available.

Magazines:

• On the Edge:  39, 58, 61, 68, 70, 71, and 73.
• Summit:  5, 6, 7, 9+
• High:   115, 119, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 128, 163, 168, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 177, 188+
• Climber:  Jan and Oct. 97.

Barnett, A. (1995): 'Primates', Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 130 pp. 0-907649-69-6.

Bellamy, R. (1993): 'Ethnobiology in Tropical Forests', Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 76 pp. 0-907649-57-2.

Bibby, C., Jones, M. and Marsden, S. (1998): 'Bird Surveys', Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 134 pp. 0-907649-79-3.

(1996): 'BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT: a guide to good practice: Field Manual 1: data and specimen collection of plants, fungi and micro-organisms', HMSO, London, 82 pp. 011753 3017.

(1996): BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENT: a guide to good practice: Field manual 2: data and specimen collection of animals', HMSO, London, 80 pp. 011753 3017.

Cliff, Peter: Alpinism.

Cliff, Peter: Mountain navigation.

Coad, B.W. (1998): 'Fishes', Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 103 pp. 0-907649-71-8.

Cochrane, J. (1996): 'Ecotourism Studies' Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 36 pp. 0-907649-65-3.

Dalley, S. (1997): 'The Independent Hostel Guide 1997 UK and Ireland', The Backpackers Press, Matlock, Derbyshire, 208 pp. 0-9523381-5-7

Hurst, J. (1998): 'Education Projects', Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 74 pp. 0-907649-78-5.

Jermy, C. and Chapman, R. (1993): 'Tropical Forest Expeditions', RGS-EAC, London, 104 pp. 0-907649-63-7.

(1998): 'Joining an Expedition', RGS-EAC, London, 91 pp. 0 907649-76-9.

Langmuir, E. (1995): 'Mountaincraft and Leadership', 3rd Edition, MLTB and Scottish Sports Council, 472 pp. 1-85060-295-6

Miller, K. (1993): 'Simple Surveying', Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 50 pp. 0-907649-58-0.

McGavin, G.C. (1997): 'Insects and other Terrestrial Arthropods', Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 94 pp. 0-907649-74-2.

O'Shea, M. (1992): 'Reptiles and Amphibians, Expedition Field Techniques, RGS-EAC, London, 28 pp. 0-907649-52-1.

Warrell, D. and Anderson, S. (1998): 'Expedition Medicine', RGS, London, 292 pp. 1 86197 040-4.

Willis, D. (1993): 'Caving Expeditions', RGS-EAC, London, 169 pp.

Winser, S. and McWilliam, N. Eds. (1992): 'Expeditions Planners' Handbook and Directory 1993-1994', 447 pp. 0-907649-54-8.

Workman, C. Giminghma, A. and Jermy, C. Eds. (1995): 'Environmental Responsibility for Expeditions: A guide to good practice', British Ecological Society and Young Explorers' Trust, London, 26 pp. 1 900579 00 6.