Expedition Amazon – The Trek to Ausangate | National Geographic

Presented by @ROLEX. Follow along as a 33-person National Geographic Expedition sets out to summit Nevado Ausangate with the goal of installing the highest weather station in the tropical Andes. Towering nearly 21,000 feet above sea level, Ausangate is one of the tallest peaks in Peru and a primary source for the iconic Amazon River. Data from a weather station will help explorers better understand how climate change is affecting the glaciers, downstream communities, and the Amazon basin. With 600-foot ice walls to climb, hidden crevasses to cross, and 60 bags of gear to carry at extreme altitude, installing the station near the summit is no easy task. Just what does it take to reach the top? Discover more of the Amazon's incredible wildlife, nature, and communities through the immersive experience on https://on.natgeo.com/3TZAAVb This expedition was supported by Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative, which is partnering with the National Geographic Society on science-based expeditions to explore, study, and document change in the planet’s most unique regions. #PerpetualPlanet Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: http://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine Watch more Lost Cities Revealed With Albert Lin on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/details/3s0OylodQbY4?cid=DTCI-Synergy-NatGeoPartners-YT-Acquisition-Library-GLOBAL-NatGeo-LostCitiesRevealedWithAlbertLin-EN-Youtube-NatGeo_BRAND_YT_LCRWAL-NA Watch more Trafficked with Marianna Van Zeller on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-71a6bd85-a944-4d1a-ad06-cc4449fa3b54?cid=DTCI-Synergy-NatGeoPartners-YT-Acquisition-Library-GLOBAL-NatGeo-TraffickedwithMariannaVanZeller-EN-Youtube-NatGeo_Brand_YT_TWMVZ-NA Watch more A Real Bug’s Life on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/details/4U6OnTyIVOtC?cid=DTCI-Synergy-NatGeoPartners-YT-Acquisition-Library-GLOBAL-NatGeo-ARealBugsLife-EN-Youtube-NatGeo_Brand_YT_ARBL-NA Watch more Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/details/49fWWUwfwknH?cid=DTCI-Synergy-NatGeoPartners-YT-Acquisition-Library-GLOBAL-NatGeo-ArcticAscentwithAlexHonnold-EN-Youtube-NatGeo_Brand_YT_AAWAH-NA Watch more Queens on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-b71e9894-d795-46c3-8d80-207e1c06bade?cid=DTCI-Synergy-NatGeo-YT-Acquisition-Library-US-NatGeo-NA-EN-Youtube-Queens-NA ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV app: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/ ➡ ABC app: https://abc.com/ Check out Nat Geo editors’ favorite essential gear, from rain jackets to boots and more. By clicking on the featured links you will be directed to third-party e-commerce sites that operate under different terms and privacy policies. National Geographic will earn a commission for certain purchases. Prices and availability are subject to change from the date of publication. Cotopaxi Allpa Roller Bag https://bit.ly/3xWDDFg Ibex Women’s Woolies Pro Tech Crew https://bit.ly/4b6q1WY Patagonia Men’s Boulder Fork Rain Jacket https://bit.ly/4bkfmYb Teva Women’s Hydratrek Sandals https://bit.ly/3w8Msvn Nocs Provisions Field Issue Binoculars https://bit.ly/4bnTWJV Oboz Men’s Sawtooth X Mid Waterproof Boot https://bit.ly/3ya0mh8 Marmot Sawtooth 15 Sleeping Bag https://bit.ly/4a5r4Fd NEMO Dagger OSMO 2P Tent https://bit.ly/3UmJivT REI Co-op Outward Low Lawn Chair https://bit.ly/3wqBdhJ Jetboil Flash Stove https://bit.ly/3Us9Goa #NationalGeographic #ExpeditionAmazon About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@natgeo Tenor: http://on.natgeo.com/31b3Koc Expedition Amazon – The Trek to Ausangate | National Geographic https://youtu.be/Bwu__-KczMI National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo