Introduction

Idea

Approved and supported by the Royal Geographical Society (with The Institute of British Geographers). Approved by the Cambridge Expeditions Committee, charity no. 311460[more] Patrons: Mr David Hempleman-Adams OBE Professor Michael Hambrey Dr Peter Friend   News: Reports - new reports section added with the expedition report available in pdf. Other news - news of our other activites in preperation and recovery from the expedition.   Reports: Reports from the expedition currently on this website: Expedition Reports - First Editions of the expedition reports. Day-by-Day Log - a more detailed log of our activities in Greenland. Online diary - as maintained weekly throughout the expedition.   Introduction In the summer of 2002 a team of five undergraduates from the University of Cambridge travelled to Louise Boyds Land in North East Greenland. During the two month expedition they completed a programme of geology and glaciology, first ascents on four 2000m peaks and a 200km ski-trek along the Greenland Icecap.   The inland area of eastern Louise Boyds Land was previously unvisited from the ground, so this project has a genuine claim to be truly exploratory. We very much hope that the results we have received will have an exciting impact on the scientific community. [Back to top] Idea The idea for this expedition was first conceived by Chris and Madeleine in October 2000. At the return of the expedition there had been well over 21 months' planning and thought towards the project. The number of people who have inspired or advised us well exceeds the 50-mark, and we would like to thank those who have helped and continue to show interest in the expedition. [Back to top]   The Cambridge Expeditions Council The CEC is a formally constituted chair of the University and exists independently of CUEX. Its aims are to promote an interest in expeditions run from Cambridge and to maintain the high standards achieved by previous expeditions associated with Cambridge. Approved groups can - 1.Use "Approved Expedition" status in their publicity and fund-raising. 2.Use the charitable status of CUEX (registration number 311460). 3.Open a tax-free high-interest savings bank account. 4.Claim Gift Aid (a tax rebate of 33%) on all donations from companies or individuals (see the Inland Revenue Information). 5.Have access to the CUEX Medical scheme. 6.Apply to the Cambridge Expeditions Fund (CEF).   The Cambridge Greenland Glaciology Expedition 2002 was approved by the CEC in November 2001. [Back to top]   Other Information A PDF document with details of the expedition is also available.   ©Derek Marshall for Cambridge Greenland Glaciology Expedition 2002