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PostSat Mar 09, 2002 1:49 pm 
Our groups tend to be fairly similar in fitness levels, but there is still enough variety to keep tabs on how everyone is doing. We generally take a quick 2 minute break every 1,000 feet of elevation gain (typical pace is about 1,000 feet per hour or 2 miles per hour). I'll have a handful of gorp or something small. Our hydration systems are accessible without taking packs off, so a stop to remove water bottles is not necessary. I will, however, do a "scenery stop" on the trail if there is a view spot that just can't be passed up, and take some fluids, too. We have occasionally split the party, with mixed results. This works when we have one or two "rabbits" who want to hammer down the trail back to the cars. We have also had people who chose not to go to the summit, and start down the trail without the summit team. It is usually not a problem, but it is important for the people who will end up at the vehicle first to have a way to get into the vehicle for fresh (warm) clothes, food, etc. We tend to keep the party together going up the trail. I always encourage people to speak up if they need to stop for any reason!

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