
“Meet at Victoria station at 7:55 am by the WHSmiths. Bring a packed lunch.” These were the simple instructions I’d received for the walking group I’d seen pop up all over my social media feeds. I had no idea what to expect.
A swarm of 20 - 30-somethings stood kitted out in trendy outdoor wear — it was a fashion show of Berghaus, Arc'teryx and Patagonia. Don’t get me started on the designer water bottles. “Are these my people?” I thought to myself.