Reviewing own performance in planning and preparing for a multiday expedition

Identifying targets: Note down specific objectives or targets you have for the expedition. These might include physical goals, educational aims or personal growth aspirations.
Recognising strengths: Acknowledge your strengths in the planning stage. This could refer to areas like route planning, equipment preparation, or securing permits.
Recognising weaknesses: Recognise areas where you needed more help or preparation. Honest self-assessment is key to improvement.

Food and Equipment Preparation: Assess your preparedness with regards to equipment and food packs. Did you have all the necessary items? Did you pack too much or too little?
Contingencies: Evaluate the efficiency of your backup plans. Was it effective when a problem arose? Things to consider could include alternate routes, extra food supplies, or different forms of shelter.
Time Management: Consider if you were able to manage time effectively during preparation. Were you able to stick to your preparation schedule? An efficient schedule can help reduce stress and ensure a smoother expedition.

Physical Fitness: Assess whether your fitness level was adequate for the demands of the expedition. Were there moments of physical exertion where you felt challenged?
Mental Preparation: Consider if you were mentally prepared for the expedition. Things this includes might be navigation skills, staying calm in emergencies, and the ability to persist when tired.
Interaction with Others: Think about your interactions with other expedition members. Were you a good team player? Could you have offered more support or taken more initiative?

Reflection on Goals: Remember the targets you set prior to the expedition. Were you able to achieve them? If not, identify what held you back.
Learning from Mistakes: Identify errors that occurred during the expedition and understand why they happened. How can you ensure they don’t occur on future expeditions?
Moving Forward: Based on your review, think about what you would do differently next time. What specific steps can you take to improve?