Question 1

What should I bring?

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Question 2

Do you cater for most dietary requirements?

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Question 3

What is included ?

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Question 4

What's the weather like?

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Question 5

What is the accommodation like?

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Question 6

Where do we meet, and what time?

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Question 7

What is the terrain like?

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Question 8

What food is included?

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Question 9

What's the minimum age?

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Question 10

How much spending money will I need?

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Question 11

What currency should I take?

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Question 12

How long and how far do we hike each day?

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