What makes a good adventure company is a great staff. These days larger companies are cutting costs by not sending an American leader with their groups. We think this is a mistake. A good leader will have first aid and emergency skills hard to obtain in the developing world.
Environmental concerns are also paramount in a good leaders mind.
Owner Effie Fletcher says, What I am most proud of is the high quality of overseas guides and Western leaders that I have been able to attract and keep involved in our company. I look for leaders that have not just extensive travel and outdoor experience but with an interesting background and inclusive personality. Effie Fletcher still enjoys leading as many trips as she can find time for. Kaljaung Bodh was our first overseas guide. He has been around since the beginning and was key in guiding and motivating us.