Do you split the group?

Hikers paused on a bush track in the blue mountains, with one resting while others check navigation, highlighting a group decision point as pace differences emerge

Do you split the group?

Day hike, mixed-experience group

The group is no longer moving at the same pace.

One person is slowing, while others want to continue. The objective is close enough to make splitting feel reasonable.

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