As a guide, we can empower clients to assume a decision-making posture. How might we design a dynamic so team members assume ownership of the process? They may not have all the necessary field experience, but the success of their thru-hike is predicated on an ability to navigate, even when the route is unclear. If we always adopt a ‘follow the leader’ formation, we dull the wayfinding mindset. How might we empower those doing the work that matters to be active participants in the route finding?