The "Endurance Mission" is all about accumulating pyramid pieces, which moves a team closer to the ultimate goal of being the first to complete the 13-piece "Pyramid of Endurance." This mission is a true assessment of endurance, where physical endurance and mental strategy drive the success of your team.

Click here to check out some of the kinds of missions — both Endurance and Temple — you might see each week. And click here to find out how Endurance: High Sierras is played.

Friendship It may take strength and perseverance to win a game, but on Endurance, you'll need friendship if you want to go all the way. Strong friendships with your partner and other teams can help guarantee success, and the bonds that are formed in the most difficult situations can often last a lifetime.

Teamwork Like the old saying goes, no man is an island. Those who sacrifice individual needs for the good of the team will not only become better teammates, they will also increase their odds of winning.

Ingenuity In this competition, problems will arise that require a clever and inventive solution. By using their imagination, ingenious teams can solve any problem thrown their way.

Trust Do you trust your partner to do what it takes? Do you even trust yourself? Believing in your team is an essential part of this competition, and deciding whether or not to confide in friends can determine your fate.

Knowledge More than just intelligence, knowledge is the power to combine experiences with information to benefit you and others. Who will you share your knowledge with, and whose knowledge will you use?

Heart Brute strength and intelligence are needed to win, but without some heart and determination from within they won't get you far.

Strength Physical power along with mental mastery can help you succeed. Strength is the foundation for success in this competition.

Perseverance Even if you didn't win the first couple missions, it takes perseverance to continue to push yourself to succeed. Success comes to those who persevere, never give up.

Luck Even if you are strong and smart and have perfected the game strategy, sometimes you need that little extra boost that comes to you out of the blue. They say luck comes to those who prepare. Will that be true on the island?

Leadership The skill to guide others through both good and bad times is an important quality. The one who displays the greatest leadership skills will gain trust and power with their teammate and the other players in the game.

Discipline Concentrating on the task at hand is key to winning, and those who have the discipline to maintain focus will prevail.

Courage The ability to reach deep inside yourself and find the will to persevere despite your fears.

Commitment Commitment is the ultimate dedication to a partner, doing whatever it takes whenever it is needed. A strong commitment to your partner and the game is essential to succeed in this competition.