A successful expedition requires technical ability as well as the ability to get along with others. Many expeditions are unsuccessful because attention is not directed toward the dynamics between group members. Positive relationships can assist an expedition to meet its goals, and may even contribute to the safety of participants. Conscious effort to utilize the concepts of expedition behavior is underutilized by most groups. The purpose of this article is to identify characteristics of group dynamics, expedition behavior and leadership concerns for expeditions.
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