My co-leader was indispensable as she was the sweep and made sure we didn't lose the 12 hikers. It's really hard to get the group's attention to tell them something about the trail or what we're seeing. They are too busy chattering as they move through the surrounding lovliness. I have to work on communicating with them. Also, some tend to walk ahead but don't actually know the way. I need to be more proactive in asking them to wait at upcoming intersections.
It's surprising to me how many of the hikers don't know our local trails. They say "Where does that go?", pointing to a turn off. I always like/need to find out where "that" goes so I was able to tell them. I guess not every one can be a professional hiker like me! However, my hike leading skills are far from "professional"!
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