The Researcher Who Vanished

A field researcher misses extraction after sending an ambiguous message. Interview the expedition coordinator and decide where to search first.

Scenario

A researcher failed to reach a mountain rendezvous. Their final message—“route compromised, using old plan”—could indicate weather, injury, equipment failure, or deliberate avoidance. Search daylight is disappearing.

Your Role

Search coordinator

Counterpart

Expedition logistics chief

Ready to Begin?

You'll have 8:00 to complete this exercise