1. How Should Team Members View the Leader?
Team members often expect the leader to be a superhero, capable of solving every difficulty and addressing every problem.
In reality, the leader is just an ordinary hiker who simply enjoys exploring new trails and climbing new mountains.
When the leader sits in the front seat of the vehicle and glances back, they see a car full of people they’ve brought along, which naturally creates quite a bit of pressure. Therefore, during the hike, try to resolve minor issues on your own whenever possible—don’t keep bothering the leader. If you feel overlooked or not well taken care of in some matter, treat them as your own sibling. Would you really hold a grudge against a brother or sister?
Don’t constantly question the leader’s motives. Most leaders just want to explore new trails and seek fresh experiences—they’re generally not eyeing your small contribution fees. If a leader were really after that little bit of money, how far do you think they’d get?
Imagine if you were the one collecting money and organizing things for everyone, and in the fatigue and chaos, you miscalculated by a dime and were then accused of being dishonest or having ulterior motives—how would that make you feel?
Don’t be overly critical of others for things you can’t do yourself. Don’t easily doubt the character or motives of the leader—that can really hurt feelings.

2. How Should the Leader View Team Members?
Don’t treat team members like a scattered flock of sheep. Especially with novice hikers, make them feel they are part of a team rather than neglected orphans.
Don’t assume that veteran hikers, who have been on many trips, can take care of themselves, so you can ignore greeting them. The more experienced the hiker, the more sensitive they may be. They might not need specific assistance, but they definitely appreciate care and concern.

3. How Should Novice Hikers View Veteran Hikers?
Don’t dismiss the advice of veteran hikers. They’ve climbed more mountains than you and have accumulated a wealth of experience—each tip is a classic hard-earned through years or even decades of hiking. Those few words they offer may be the summary of years of experience. Listen carefully and reflect thoughtfully; don’t just brush them off casually.
Don’t constantly freeload off veteran hikers. The gear they bring is usually carefully selected and economical. If you take one of their apples, it might mean they miss out on their daily vitamin intake. They might not want to refuse your craving, but you shouldn’t overstep by helping yourself to their food—it’s just not appropriate.

4. How Should Veteran Hikers View Novice Hikers?
Don’t begrudge the few dollars you spent on a can of gas. If you see a novice hiker unfamiliar with carrying noodles up the mountain, why not boil a little extra water and share some noodle soup with them? It’ll warm their heart. This isn’t your duty or responsibility, but after all, you were once a novice too. When you went on your first trip, didn’t you also drink someone else’s noodle soup?
If novice hikers don’t take your advice seriously, don’t get upset or helpless. It’s not that they disrespect you—they just lack experience and can’t yet discern or appreciate the wisdom in your words. Trust that one day, when they become veterans themselves, they’ll come back and praise you.

5. How Should Male Hikers View Female Hikers?
Male hikers often don’t want to treat female hikers as delicate ladies on the trail; instead, they prefer them to be like helpful helpers—cooking at the campsite, washing dishes afterward, and ideally giving foot and leg massages before bedtime.
In truth, no matter how strong female hikers may seem, at the campsite, they just want to be nuns—unbothered by worldly matters, lying by the mountain spring or green grass, listening to birds sing and the aroma of cooked noodles wafting through the air…

6.How Should Female Hikers View Male Hikers?
Female hikers always hope that male hikers will be gentlemen—rushing to help carry tents before the trip, clearing the way through bushes during the hike, fetching water and cooking upon arrival at the campsite, and without hesitation giving foot rubs after meals.

In reality, even if male hikers are gentlemen, they don’t necessarily want to play the gentleman all the time.