I've been playing off and on with the same group of guys for roughly 15 years now. Typically DM duty has been rotated between 2 individuals. One of the two hasn't been DMing with our group much lately as he often DMs with his other groups but it's leaving the other guy in the lurch in terms of never actually getting to play.
That having been said- I personaly haven't DMed in probably 8-10 years. I've read AoW cover to cover (no one else in our group has) and I absolutely love it- Even convinced the wife to let me subscribe so I can get the whole series! We're gaming on Saturday- would it be overly ambitious of me to try and break a 10 year DMing hiatus with AoW? I'd be interested to hear any feedback you might be willing to offer.
Considering how deeply this messageboard will delve into AoW, it may be a perfect adventure with which to rewet your feet considering how much online support and supplemental information is being given out round the clock.
Any time you get stuck with a stale play dynamic at a certain juncture in the game, just bring the problem here and let some of these creative beasts slug it out over who gets to advise you first. ;)
Also, the staff is online and this is a staff written adventure path I believe. Have a question about the Whispering Cairn? Ask Erik Mona, the guy who wrote it. Other adventures have authors that may not be on the forum every night like those gamzaddicts at Paizo. Bless 'em.
I hadn't played in over 20 years, (since AD&D), let alone DM'd. I found this a great opportunity to get back into it again. There is plenty of material for your storyline already fleshed out by erik & the gang.