Mt Toubkal - anyone else going?

Decided I needed an adventure to look forward to so finally booked this trip today. I'm coming on my own - my husband claims his knee's aren't up to it! I've already done Mount Kenya with my daughter so am hoping this will be just as amazing. Is this your first Exodus trip or have you done others?

 Looking forward to meeting everyone - there were already 11 people confirmed & one more in the pipeline when I  booked  so almost a full group.

Chris 

I've just booked as well. It's my first Exodus trip and I'm coming on my own. Looking forward to meeting you.

Looking forward to meeting you too. I'm sure you will enjoy it - the other Exodus trips that I have been on have been excellent -well organised & with everyone getting along really well. Only 3 weeks to go - I can't wait!

Hello Chris and Susan,

Great to hear from some fellow travellers - can't believe it is only 3 weeks until we go! I am travelling with my husband and it will be our first Exodus trip. We are flying out from Heathrow so will keep our eyes peeled for other exodus bags!

 Olivia & Grant

My Exodus bag arrived today! It's a nice new green colour so should be nice & easy to spot from a distance! I'll look out for you at Heathrow.

Hello all you old hands, I have a very basic question. I've never been on a "portered" trek before and I can't quite believe that I will only have to carry a day sack. What do you put your other belongings into? The Exodus kit bag? I'm so used to paring my kit down to the absolute minimum that I'm struggling with the idea that I don't have to!

Susan

Hi Susan,

Yes, the Exodus kit bag is to take on the trek - i guess it will be carried by the mules.  Even with a sleeping bag in it it is quite roomy. When I did the Mount Kenya trek the porters carried them! What other walking have you done? Have you normally carried all your own kit? I tried it once & must admit that I prefer a porter! My excuse is that I am only small & a big backpack swamps me.

Hi Susan,

Yes, the Exodus kit bag is to take on the trek - i guess it will be carried by the mules.  Even with a sleeping bag in it it is quite roomy. When I did the Mount Kenya trek the porters carried them! What other walking have you done? Have you normally carried all your own kit? I tried it once & must admit that I prefer a porter! My excuse is that I am only small & a big backpack swamps me.

Hi Susan,

Yes, the Exodus kit bag is to take on the trek - i guess it will be carried by the mules.  Even with a sleeping bag in it it is quite roomy. When I did the Mount Kenya trek the porters carried them! What other walking have you done? Have you normally carried all your own kit? I tried it once & must admit that I prefer a porter! My excuse is that I am only small & a big backpack swamps me.

I only clicked 'post message' once - honest!

Thank you Chris. Yes, I've only ever carried all my kit. I haven't done anything recently, but in the past I've done things like the Pyrenees high level route (in several stages) - carrying tent and food. When you do that every ounce counts!

One of the nice things about these holidays is finding out about trips that other members of the group have done - a great way of planning future holidays. I look forward to hearing all about the Pyrenees (but not the carrying your own pack bit!). 

Chris 

My first travel wih Exodus and first without any other Russians. Going to improve my English greatly))

I think that your English will have improved tremendously by the end of this trip - you can guarantee that there will be a lot of chatting whilst we walk! Looking forward to meeting you.

Hi, 

We are also going on this trip, this is our first Exodus trip as well.  We are both really excited and can't wait to meet everyone very soon! :)

Nice to hear from someone else who is coming along - not long to go now. I can't wait. Are you both flying from Heathrow on the group flight too?  

Yes we are! Really looking forward to it now.

We are a mother and daughter team on our first trekking trip.  We awill be on the group flight. Look forward to meeting some of you on Sunday.

Lorinda and Frances

 

Hi there. Look forward to meeting you both too. Not long to go now.

I just hope that getting to Heathrow won't be too busy for us all on Sunday. I'm coming from the South Coast & am planning on leaving really early just to make sure - look out for a woman wearing walking boots even though everyone else will be in sandals!

Chris 

Hi there. Look forward to meeting you both too. Not long to go now.

I just hope that getting to Heathrow won't be too busy for us all on Sunday. I'm coming from the South Coast & am planning on leaving really early just to make sure - look out for a woman wearing walking boots even though everyone else will be in sandals!

Chris