If you want to educate what team spirit is all about, showcase the example of a successful expedition.
A successful, smooth expedition is a result of a team that stays together, eats together and sleeps together. Be it trekking, sailing or cycling, all expedition survives only for the fact that its members are in unity to enjoy the fun and excitement that it brings in.
In simple context, Expedition is like your fist. All 5 fingers of unique shape and size need to be in ‘one’ to be a fist. And so we are here to throw some light on the rules of expedition.
First and foremost, be eco-friendly. Being green & responsible towards Mother Nature is a huge accountability while on a tour. Avoid plastics, avoid wastage, travel with reusable items preferably and stay in adept to nature.
Second, get your physique right- no pain, no gain. An expedition amounts to strenuous physical tasks such as climbing, walking, lifting etc. So be ready to juggle with the physical strain and move around rather than giving excuses.
Next, don’t grumble. You might be a prince or princess at home but not when you are in a team. Team comes first, then your preferences. Learn to adjust. It can be about your food, sleep place, sharing anything, go with the wind & smoothly sail. Stay patient, cool & composed. Nobody likes a fussy team mate!
Be helpful & caring. Don’t act pricey or bossy. Everyone is equal. Listen to your leader and act accordingly. Offer help to cook, wash, clean, set-up. Even if you are not a pro, being helpful by washing, cleaning can be a huge help.
Being organized is the key in order to be to be engaged with your team. Don’t be lazy. Be brisk & alert always as expeditions are risky adventures to the extent of death. Before you set out, try and research about your trek ways. You don’t want to get lost or do you? During the journey know your whereabouts, share information about the place and be friendly to the native. Listen do the orders & commands of the leader devotedly unless you are the leader. In that case guide your team well. A grumpy leader might be left behind by his/her team!
Stay determined but don’t be an over enthusiastic idiot. Some people try to be show-offs and tend to overact like offering to take a whole load of luggage all by themselves for praises. Never do that, expedition is a ‘sharing is caring’ endeavor. A silly behavior can turn out to be the most dangerous at times.
Needless to say, you need to carry your first aid and necessary items as borrowing is not encouraged in such trips. Maybe you are the only one carrying these essential items!