Be willing to exude expedition behavior and have a team mentality.
Display compassion, respect and open-mindedness towards all.
Be willing to engage in coaching sessions and show up to all pre-trip zoom sessions.
Have the ability to hike with a 30-40 lb pack carrying backpacking gear, food and at least 3 liters of water over varying terrain.
Have the ability to have a third point of contact for balance purposes such as with hand(s) on a boulder or rock to ascend or descend.
Have the ability to squeeze through an 18 inch crack sideways.
Possess average strength, endurance and balance to travel across uneven terrain.
Engage in outdoor skills clinics and exercise a willingness to learn about backpacking.
Communicate effectively and appropriately with trip leaders and the other program participants your needs and/or concerns on an individual or group level.
Be able to understand and follow guidelines in any indoor or backcountry setting as a group or individually while frequently independent of supervision.
Be willing to share responsibility for daily backpacking tasks such as filtering water, setting up camp, helping with meals, etc…
Participation in activities that are designed to provoke personal development and may be outside your comfort zone.
Following gear protocol and recommendations.
Traveling on rugged terrain and wading through water.
Act reliably to minimize risk even if not directly supervised.
Remain alert and focused for several hours while in the backcountry.
Get oneself in and out of a vehicle independently.
The ability to be a passenger in a vehicle driving on a bumpy dirt road.
Understand and recall hazards and risks previously pointed out by trip leaders.
Respond appropriately in the event of unexpected challenges such as inclement weather, itinerary adjustments, medical emergencies and unfamiliar surroundings.
