Yeah, I know what you mean. I've been thinking about Carl the last few days, having had an equivalent loss to him prior to Christmas a few years ago. I certainly found that visits and long head-clearing walks help with that and in truth the levels of obsession I now have are at least partly due to that. But you're already obsessed enough!

Berwyns are quite high (ha) on the notional list, but I need to get myself back into practice to do a proper walk justice. Your suggestion of poles may be one I need to take up.