Pre walk planning trip

One of the essentials for taking parties out on the hill is local knowledge. Where possible I like to get out a couple of times in the weeks leading up to a walk. Tree felling, track and path maintenance can all throw curve balls that you don't want to be surprised by at the end of a guided hike.

Yesterday was one of these sessions for me and just as well. Three felled trees turn part of my planned route into an assault course so time to contemplate and come up with an engaging alternative to that section that will not massively add or cut the time or distance allotted.

here's some video footage of the day, (it was windy).