Hikes rules All decisions on Hikes will be made by the designated Hike Leader. Hike Leaders will be a Club Committee member or their designated appointees. For large groups each leader shall appoint a deputy leader to aid them. The Hikes Leader agrees to lead hikes on the basis that their advice should be followed as if they were in your position. Group sizes will be kept to a maximum of 12 during summer hikes, decreasing to about 7 on the harder winter hikes.
Larger groups can become cumbersome and dangerous.
This however will not mean people will be forced to do walks above their ability. The minimum size will be not less than 4. Members must consider whether they are fit enough, competent enough and confident enough before leaving to do a particular walk. If unsure please seek the advice of an experienced member. If in the opinion of the Hike Leader a member is not competent, fit or confident, then that member may be asked to find a more suitable plan.