What is a key first step when planning an expedition?

Identify your objectives and goals.

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  1. Identify your objectives and goals ✔
  2. Pick a team before deciding anything
  3. Buy souvenirs early

Why: Setting clear objectives gives the expedition purpose and guides later planning decisions.

Huh, didn't know that: Setting clear objectives gives the expedition purpose and guides later planning decisions.

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Answer: Identify your objectives and goals. Setting clear objectives gives the expedition purpose and guides later planning decisions.

  1. Scouting America: Exploration www.scouting.org/merit-badges/exploration
    Identify the objectives (establish goals).
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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