You have been climbing in the Himalayas for more than 15 years. In fact, you have been to the summit of all the 8,000 meter peaks in the world (of which there are 14), and you have reached the summit of Everest 5 times. You are a far more experienced high-altitude mountaineer than anyone else on your team. No one else on your team has been to the top more than once. No one else has climbed more than four 8,000 meter peaks.
You have an interesting sponsorship deal with a major outdoor gear company. They are going to pay you $1 million, but only if you capture photos and video of yourself on the summit wearing their gear.
While you would like the climbers on the expedition to reach the summit as well, your main goal is to reach the top yourself, as you have promised your spouse and children that this is the last time that you will tackle Everest. In short, this is your last shot to climb to the top of the world, and you want to make the most of it.
As the leader, you should be aware of several strategies that can foster improved team performance on the mountain. Click on the above image to watch a short video with a climber explaining the leadership challenges associated with an ascent of Mt. Everest.
How your score will be calculated
| Goal | Points | |
| Reach summit | 2 | |
| Avoid rescue | 3 | |
| All climbers reach summit | 5 | (one per climber) |
| All climbers on your team avoid rescue | 5 | (one per climber) |
| All climbers stay together through camp 4 | 1 | |
| All climbers stay together through summit | 1 | |
| Points for Personal Goals | 17 | |
| Bonus points (revealed during simulation) | 3 | |
| Your Total Possible Points | 20 | |