Expedition to Ausangate: Challenges and Discoveries

The video follows an expedition to install a weather station near the summit of Ausangate in the Andes. Led by climate scientist Baker Perry, the team faces physical challenges at high altitudes, requiring careful planning and training. The expedition includes scientists, local guides, and photographers, each bringing unique expertise. The team undergoes ice climbing training and relies on local support to navigate the treacherous terrain. The goal is to understand glacier recession and its impact on the Amazon basin, with the installation of the highest weather station in the tropical Andes.

What was the primary goal of the expedition to Ausangate?

• To explore new hiking trails

• To study local culture

• To install a weather station

• To photograph wildlife

Who is leading the expedition to install the weather station?

• Ruth

• Tom Matthews

• Thomas Peschak

• Baker Perry

What is the main source of the Amazon River mentioned in the video?

• Machu Picchu

• Lake Titicaca

• Andes Mountains

• Ausangate

What is the primary focus of the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Amazon Expedition?

• To explore new territories

• To understand glacier recession

• To document wildlife

• To promote tourism

What is one of the main challenges of installing weather stations at high altitudes?

• Lack of equipment

• Thin air affecting mental clarity

• Unpredictable weather

• Wildlife interference

What skill did Thomas Peschak have to learn quickly for the expedition?

• Photography

• Swimming

• Ice climbing

• Cooking

What is Ruth's area of expertise?

• Glacier studies

• Andean bear research

• Oceanography

• Botany

What is the role of the local guides in the expedition?

• To take photographs

• To manage logistics

• To lead the climbing

• To provide food

What makes the climb to the summit of Ausangate more challenging than Everest?

• Higher altitude

• More technical climb

• Colder temperatures

• Longer distance

What is the significance of the weather station being installed?

• It will be the highest in the tropical Andes

• It will be the first in the Amazon basin

• It will monitor wildlife

• It will provide internet access