Introducing Ricky Munday, Trail Expert for the West Highland Way
We are excited to share that Ricky Munday has joined The Hiking Club team as “Trail Expert, West Highland Way”.
Ricky is a qualified Mountain Leader, Chartered Accountant and has summited a spectacular list of the world’s highest peaks including Everest. He is also the Founder Director of Inspire Alpine, a social enterprise to help close the attainment gap faced by disadvantaged young people.
Ricky lives in Glasgow, Scotland and knows the West Highland Way inside and out. He has walked, cycled and ran stages of the West Highland Way over the past 15+ years. He has experienced the route during all seasons - summer, winter and shoulder. He has camped and stayed in accommodation. He has hiked with and without baggage transfer. He also provides guiding services for those that are interested in tackling more technical and/or remote alternative routes, such as summiting Ben Nevis.
As the “Trail Expert, West Highland Way”, Ricky will be the key point person on our team for this trail. Our planning app will not only include necessary data and information to hiking the main trail, but also the inclusion of alternative routes, highlights and Munros that provide a unique experience. He will also provide consulting services via our Expert Access and Expert Consultation packages, present workshops and webinars, answer customer support questions and lead marketing activities.
With Ricky’s local expertise, we aim to bring the most comprehensive planning tool for the West Highland Way to The Hiking Club community.