Expedition Mentality

1. Put safety first.

2. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

3. Accept responsibility and do the right thing.

4. Practice patience and a positive attitude.

5. Be a professional, get organized, plan ahead, and focus on solutions.

6. Serve the best interests of the team.

7. Set goals for professional growth.

8. Support the development of others.

9. Be willing to do the dirty work.

10. Lead by example.

We credit Paul Petzold (founder of the National Outdoor Leadership School) and Mistras-Ropeworks for the framework of this operational mission.