Hi there!
My boyfriend and I are about to do part of the West Highland Way at the beginning of April (1-5.4, Inverarnan to Fort William).
It's not our first long trek (did the Milford Trek NZ in 2017), but we're looking at weather forecasts implying a chance of ice/snow on the road. We may have experience in hiking in a full rainy day but don't have much experience with hiking on ice..
Did any of you hiked the WHW on those dates before? What are the odds it will get slippery?
Should we buy crampons?
Is there anything else we may not be familiar with and should take on this route?
I know some of the information is found on the official website, but I want to make sure we're well prepared for those specific weather conditions.
And about water supply- which are the safe areas to fill up water? Should we just fill it up at the b&bs?
Many thanks in advance for any help, you'll be saving lives.