Creating our own assault course
For the "Serious Trials" component, could we create our own obstacle course using the natural environment instead of hiring an assault course? Wouldn't this be more "realistic"?
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Safety & Preparation Questions
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How do we balance safety with authentic challenge?
How do we ensure participant safety while maintaining the challenge's authentic difficulty? We want to create a meaningful experience that truly connects people to refugee struggles, but I'm also terrified someone will get seriously hurt. How do other organisers handle this balance?
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How much information should we share with participants before the challenge?
We're torn about how much detail to provide beforehand. Some of us want to maintain some surprise elements to make it feel more realistic to the refugee experience -- not knowing what's coming next. But others feel we should prioritise transparency.
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Should we run in winter or wait for better weather?
Should we run the challenge in winter conditions or wait for better weather? Some would say that winter makes it more authentic because refugees face harsh conditions, but I'm also worried about safety and whether people will actually want to participate. What's the best approach for timing our event?
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