Dhofar Mountains

Looking Back On The Empty Quarter Expedition

2013-02-26T20:26:15+00:00By James_Borrell|

A new year and a new expedition.

Expedition Update: Final Leg

2012-05-08T14:41:24+01:00By James_Borrell|

We are now approaching the last leg of the expedition and are en route to Salalah after an intense and enjoyable few weeks..

Expedition Update: Chief Leader

2012-05-08T14:49:28+01:00By James_Borrell|

All is quiet again in base camp as the two groups left for the final time..

Expedition Update: Chief Leader

2012-05-08T14:48:42+01:00By James_Borrell|

The evening campfire is often disrupted by shouts of "gecko"..

Expedition Update: Alive and Well

2012-05-08T15:02:29+01:00By James_Borrell|

When we planned this expedition, we had an ambitious (and in all honesty, unrealistic) objective. To find the Arabian Leopard, one of the rarest cats in the world.

Expedition Update: Dr Mansoor

2012-05-08T15:23:42+01:00By James_Borrell|

Dr Mansoor from the Office of Conservation for Environment joins the expedition team in Wadi Sayq..

Expedition Update: Botanic Garden’s

2012-05-08T15:26:41+01:00By James_Borrell|

With our goal of exploring and studying Wadi Sayq well underway, here in the science team we're working hard to pack in as many surveys as possible..

Expedition Update: Members

2012-05-08T15:31:09+01:00By James_Borrell|

So the Members fire has finally got back to the sunny UK! Our last few days have been really interesting and memorable..

Expedition Update: Exploring the Wadi

2012-05-08T15:34:58+01:00By James_Borrell|

We headed up to the plane that runs the full length of the Wadi, with the aim of finding access points that lead down to the Wadi floor enabling us to survey with greater ease..

Expedition Update: Old and New

2012-05-08T15:37:15+01:00By James_Borrell|

Having just returned to base camp from a several day foray into the Wadi, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank all our team members who will have recently..

Expedition Update: And the rain comes!

2012-05-08T16:06:05+01:00By James_Borrell|

Our initial recce into both Wadis left us feeling disappointed when each time we were stopped by massive rocks blocking the way..

Expedition Update: Wadi Base Camp

2012-05-08T16:10:57+01:00By James_Borrell|

We arrived at the Wadi two days ago after a bumpy boat ride. After frantically alighting, and then unloading, we were left with the task of trekking all of the kit..

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