He must consider such factors as the students 'physical capabilities and their skills, and how to equip the expedition team. What dangers will the journey present? He must consider whether the team members are adequately prepared to handle these dangers. Finally, he must weigh the key factor in any group activity: will the expedition members be able to work together?
歐陽台生以攀登麥肯尼峰為例說明，要考量因素的包括學生的體能、技能、裝備、面臨的風險、隊員的條件是否足以應對這些危險等，最後還要評估對團隊行動相當關鍵的危險因子──隊員之間的互動默契。