What skill don’t you feel confident with?

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    Darren Edwards
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    On hikes I’ve led, some group members don’t have a lot of confidence with rock scrambling or boulder hopping. What skill is your nemesis?

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      Grant Walker
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      I never felt ok about near vertical rock scrambling. A mate took me rock climbing and I’ve never looked back

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      Grant Hollingworth
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      Agree totally. Even if you don’t get passionate about rock climbing, it gives your a heap of confidence for hiking.

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      Kate Jacobs
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      I’n not great walking narrow ledges where there is a steep drop off. I’m not usually afraid of heights but for some reason it freaks me out.

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        Darren Edwards
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        You are certainly not alone there. Having a healthy level of fear is good.

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        Kate Jacobs
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        I certainly have a fear. Doesn’t feel healthy at the time 🙂

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      Kate Jacobs
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      I’m also not great with map and compass but try to work on it on most hikes. I use a phone app mostly but want a reliable backup plan.

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