Most Inspirational Moment
The best part was the ascent of Mt Ouanoukrim. This is both visually and technically a far more interesting peak than Mount Toubkal
Thoughts on Group Leader
This is the second trek I have been on which has been led by Mohammed. He is an experienced and thoroughly professional guide.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Yes do not hire equipment from 'trek hire'. I hired both crampons and a ice axe. The ice axe had a very short strap on it making it difficult to put your gloved hand through and hold the head comfortabley. Each time we changed directions I had to stop in order to swap hands instead of being able to comfortabley do it on the move.The crampons were of a poor quality they kept slipping under my boots , and yes i , the guides and several other persons on the trek attempted numerous times to adjust them and secure them to my boot. Non of us managed it thus making everyday of the climb dangerous. The anti balling plates kept coming off , making my descent of Ouanoukrim potentially very dangerous as i constantly had solid balls of ice underneath both my boots. I feel Exodus should take some responsibility for this as it is your company that recommended the link to this company.
Suggestions
Apart from the hired equipment I enjoyed all other aspects of the trek.
Exodus has worked with Trek Hire for almost 10 years and have never had issues with the standard of their equipment. They are also very surprised to hear of this problem as it has never previously happened; I have been speaking to them regarding this recent issue and will continue to monitor feedback.