Thank You

Meeting participants enjoyed a mid-meeting field trip crossing the Andes from the western Precordillera to the Main Cordillera at the southern margin of the Chilean flatslab region. Group here is viewing Aconcagua. Click on photo for larger image.

Meeting Wrap-Up

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Meeting Co-chairs Suzanne Mahlburg Kay and Victor Ramos and dozens of volunteers, Backbone of the Americas — Patagonia to Alaska was a resounding success!

• The meeting was attended by more than 400 participants and guests
• Pre- and post-meeting field trips and a mid-week field trip provided a visual backdrop to the excellent technical presentations. Eight buses were needed to accommodate approximately 350 participants on the Wednesday trip which culminated in stunning views of Aconcagua.
• More than 300 attended a farewell dinner at a local winery, featuring Argentina's famous beef, wine, and Tango dancers.

GSA joins with the Asociación Geológica Argentina and the Sociedad Geológica de Chile in extending special thanks to all of our generous sponsors.