relaxtec wrote:I don't quite get the idea of doing it in reverse? I don't see how this can give you more time. In fact, I would imagine that the reverse direction would take more time.
In reverse you will always run into a lot of other hikers.
As with any long ridge walk, there are sections that are easier in one direction, and others that are easier going the other way. Some people will find the A - K better going east to west.
Also - with other people on the track, if you're all going in the same direction you're either getting caught behind them or they're getting caught behind you. If you're going the other way it's easy to get around them, and you spend more time walking at your own preferred pace.