Ecuador Trip Report 11/21/15 to 12/23/15: When I flew into Ecuador at 1AM on the 21st, my jet-lagged brain had little clue what to expect. Austin Gibney, my travel companion and trainer on the training to come, was the reason... READ MORE

The winter season means many things to many people… Holidays, family, cozying up to the fire. Wool socks, sledding, and all things hygge. For our field staff however, winter is a time to keep busy: some switch gears to their... READ MORE

–September 16 2015 COBS Course Director Mark Petty went on an expedition in Iceland last year with the support of our staff development fund. Each year staff can apply for funding to use toward professional development or training in order... READ MORE