ABOUT US

Christopher Stacey is well acquainted with the mountains in all their moods. He has lived and worked a lifetime in the more remote forest areas of Wicklow. He knows and loves the local characters, the people whose lives are steeped in local traditions and folkways.

In his childhood he was closely involved in the world of his grandparents. He is witness to ways that have all but disappeared; the hay-making meitheal, cutting turf in the bog and stories by the open hearth can all be recounted in vivid detail to add colour and texture to the pleasures of walking.

Having worked in forestry harvesting for most of his life, Christopher wished to share his love of nature and the richness of the traditional ways of his childhood.

More recently, he has completed the BOS Mountain Leader course, which covers all aspects of mountain leadership, including safety, first aid, map reading and navigation. Christopher is also a member of the local Mountain Rescue team.

Teresa Stacey was born and raised by Wicklow's coastline. She knows and loves the countryside.Working quietly in the background, Teresa monitors the progress of our tours, ensuring that all aspects of the tours run to schedule. Her main remit is the Self-Guided Tours programme for which she manages luggage transport to the various accommodations.

Layla Stacey joined the Footfalls team at 5.25pm on 29th October 2002. Her role in the team is assisting Granddad on some of his low-level walks or co-driver on his bus tours. Layla is a serious contender to take over as number one guide at Footfalls!

Pixie joined the Footfalls team in August 2001. She spends most of her days walking with Christopher in the mountains. Her hobbies include eating and sleeping.