Quote Originally Posted by Hanneke View Post
I was wondering that... we used the trod, but coming back down the same way, I was thinking that going along the wall, using the fence as a handrail would possibly a better option???
yes, 98% of competitors seem to hoist themselves along the fence

looks like a giant catipillar going up the hill

i foolishly opted for a different path last year, thinking I might overtake a few and avoid the logjam....didn't realise that it puts alot more strain on the body not having a 'handrail' to assist...lesson learnt for me