Zoom Consultations

I offer 60 minute and 90 minute zoom consultations for WHW trek planning or advice for trekkers just about to depart.

These are particularly useful for trekkers hiking the West Highland Way independently. You can email me your proposed planned itinerary and I will offer advice and tips on route decisions and answer any questions that you have. If you just want to chat and find out about the trail book a 60 minute zoom call.

For 90 minute consultations I will share my screen with you during the zoom and together we will talk through your itinerary day by day on an interactive West Highland Way trail map discussing subjects such as exit points, variant trail options, public transport options, water stops, lunch stops, unmissable view points etc. Other subjects could be how to book the accommodation, what to take, weather, maps, getting to Milgavie, trekking solo, phone signal etc. Talking through the trail virtually takes around an hour and then we have 30 minutes to help with your itinerary – which accommodation would be better for your group size or preferences or what sections to prioritise, also sections you can easily miss in the case of tiredness or mild injury.

 
 
 
 
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 Shawn Reynolds 
 
January 9, 2025
 
 
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Mags gave us great advice on our proposed hike.  I highly recommend her services to anyone undertaking the TMB.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 George Truesdell 
 
January 9, 2025
 
 
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While out on a backpacking trip this year I ran into a hiker who asked if I ever thought of hiking the TMB.  After about twenty minutes of her describing her TMB hike I was hooked and decided to plan a TMB hike next summer.  While browsing the amazing amount of information on the web I happened upon Mags site.  I found that her site was unique in that it contained all the topics (and more) that I needed to start my planning.  The site’s presentation is clearly organized, easy to read, and has just the right amount of detail.  When I finished a rough draft of my itinerary I wanted to get Mags opinion of it and tap her experience to uncover other aspects of the hike that I knew I had missed and most likely needed.  So I setup a Zoom meeting with her and before the meeting sent her the itinerary, a list of questions I had generated during my planning, and a small bio of my recent hiking experience to help her tailor the meeting.  The Zoom meeting was perfect.  She reviewed my itinerary, answered every question I had, discussed which variants I might consider, lodging, food, her experiences hiking the TMB several times, etc.

I can’t say enough about Mags detailed TMB knowledge, her Zoom presentation using the TMB map to walk around it as we reviewed the itinerary, and how she closely listened to any question/comment I had as we spoke so that she could provide exactly what I needed.

George Truesdell
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Karenna Bol 
 
January 8, 2025
 
 
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I booked a 90 minute consultation call with Mags in 2024, a few months before I was set to hike the TMB solo. Her expertise and advice was invaluable and contributed greatly to my successful trek. She provided helpful feedback about my planned itinerary, tips for getting into booked huts, and recommended must-see excursions and stops along the route. I felt incredibly prepared thanks to this service and would recommend it to anyone looking to hike the TMB!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 julie gilbert 
 
January 8, 2025
 
 
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Mag's online consultation was exactly what we were looking for!  14 months out from our planned hiking date we had lots of logistical questions and she was able to advise on each very thoroughly!  Mags also pre- reviewed our draft itinerary and walked through it “step by step” with us adding suggestions for amendments along the way.  She took into account our experience and timeframe and together we collaborated on a final itinerary!  Her tips for huts and bookings along with side excursions and local highlights were invaluable.  We love the follow up resources that accompanied our phone consultation too!  Highly highly recommend Mag’s consult!   We hike in 6 months and cannot wait!  Thx Mags!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Taylor Kapalin 
 
January 8, 2025
 
 
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TMB was a bucket list trip for my cousin and his wife that I decided to tag along for in 2025. In my research for the trip I came across Mag’s page. She had a ton of great information on the site and I am extremely glad we connected with her on a call. It was worth every penny lots of tips for the whole route, best places to stay, etc. Thank you again.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Robin Matthews 
 
January 7, 2025
 
 
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What an awesome adventure hiking the full TMB! With the help of Mags, we knew how to deal with variants, we got tips on self booking refuges, and we felt capable to do this hike on our own! The hike was challenging and so worth every step! The one hour Zoom call with Mags was worth every penny. I highly recommend both Mags and hiking the TMB.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Blanca Dobkin 
 
January 7, 2025
 
 
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Mags gave us great information for the tmb.   My friends and I were overwhelmed with how to proceed even with guide books.  She broke it down for us and gave great advice on which Refugio’s to book.   Its hard to visualize a hike in the alps for a California person. She answered our questions and  addressed our concerns.   Hiking in the California hills does not prepare you completely for the endurance required for tmb.   She gave of ideas of hikes to avoid    We were a group of women in our 60s    Mags is also generous with her follow up emails.  After our zoom call we thought of more questions and she helped answer   I highly recommend using her to visualize and plan a trip!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lauren and the Gio Family 
 
January 7, 2025
 
 
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I am planning a TMB hike for a group of 20 without a professional tour company. Mags has been essential to that planning. Without her I would have made at least two major mistakes that would have been detrimental to the logistics of the hike (timing for weather and hut selection). She has also given some great insight to make our trip the best it can be. By not going through a touring group, we have been able to save thousands, so Mags consultations have paid for themselves 100 times over! Thanks Mags!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 J 
 
January 7, 2025
 
 
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Maggie has helped me two years in a row to plan and validate TMB routes I have planned on my own. She was incredibly responsive, thorough and even was able to reach out to private hostels not advertised to help me find nice beds that aren’t otherwise advertised on the route. I would recommend Maggie to anyone looking to planned a TMB trek. She’s the best!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sara Ekdahl 
 
January 7, 2025
 
 
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Mags is of invaluable help when planning this hike. I had a Zoom meeting with Mags who very carefully and patiently walked me through the hike, explaining and answering all the questions I had. She has invaluable insights, local knowledge and own experiences  of the tour. Unfortunately I haven't the chance to hike the TMB yet, but I am looking forward!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
   
 
 

I find talking through the trek one on one really helps people feel much more at ease in their planning stage as it is tricky to plan it all online when you’ve never been here. Don’t worry you can ask me anything – as long as it’s about the West Highland Way!

Zoom consultations are for a maximum of 1 hour with an upfront fee of £125.00 or for a maximum of 1.5 hours for £175.00. This fee includes an initial email to set up the zoom call, the zoom session and a follow up email including a link to replay the zoom audio and video. 

How to book a zoom call with me?

➳ Pay for your zoom consultation using one of the buttons below

➳ Email me direct your time zone to organise a convenient time to chat, plus itinerary if you have one already

➳ The zoom call will be recorded

➳ I will send a follow up email with recorded audio clip link & any important information 

➳ You have unlimited access via email with me until the date of your trek

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PLEASE NOTE: Any advice given during a zoom consultation should be taken as just one source. You should also read up on the trail in guidebooks and online to have a rounded in-depth knowledge of the WHW trail before setting off. Before embarking and during your trek it is wise to check weather and trail conditions online as well as chatting to accommodation providers and fellow trekkers about incoming weather or trail conditions.