West Virginia I was hiking on weekend in West Virginia with a small group of people ( 4 out of 6 had PhD in Biology or Chemistry). It was nice (wind, rain and cold) and a lot of fun. Some small talk helped me to understand specific of scientific work.
4 out of 6 ... sounds like an unpromising ratio to be sent off to a new planet with, or to be on an island Survivor-style with. What about the diversity of skills when dealing with the wilderness?