I had a main bladder which was called "3 litres" but really only held two and a bit, and two 1 litre bottles. One of these I used to top up the bladder through the day, and I could then get the boys to refill it and put a Micropur tab in ready for the next top up. The other I mixed gatorade in every morning so I had at least 3 litres of water…[Read more]

It's absolutely essential. You have to keep drinking water, all day long, and by far the easiest way to do this is with a bladder. Get something at least 2 litres. You do not want to run out up a long hot climb.Most in my group also carried another bottle as well, which was used for sterilisation and mixing electrolytes into. Some had nalgene…[Read more]

hope you get this reply, I took a 2 litre camel back for water and 2 x 600ml bottles my gatorade, used them all as I carried my own pack.

Update 8Oct: Trekkers arrived back in Port Moresby this morning around 10am, looking fit and satisfied that they completed their walk. They are heading back to the hotel to freshen up and wait for the debriefing and receiving of their certificates this evening.DSCN0111__Small_.JPG

Simple really – he mentioned another trekking company. I was fortunate enough and had the good sense to save the link to my favourites straight away KTL are the people providing this forum for many of us to use. They are a source of invaluable information, advice and up to date info on how the current trekkers are going. Why would they want…[Read more]

I managed to read your trek report yesterday before it was gone. It's a great read and I can't see any reason why it would have been removed. Maybe you should post it again here.

Hi Kylie & Dean and all of the Shoalhaven group. Gongratulations! You have all done yourselves proud and we are sure that you will take many memories back to Australia with you. Enjoy your trip back to Oz and we will speak to you soon, love Joan & Ron at Port Campbell Great Ocean Road SA.

Thanks Pathfinder. At least now I know I'm not the only one…A guy at our local camping store suggested I take two poles for trekking to help with this problem, but I don't want to be bringing excess baggage with me and also, what happens if I need a hand from those precious, priceless porters? If I have two trekking poles and then I need a…[Read more]

Thanks Pathfinder. At least now I know I'm not the only one…A guy at our local camping store suggested I take two poles for trekking to help with this problem, but I don't want to be bringing excess baggage with me and also, what happens if I need a hand from those precious, priceless porters? If I have two trekking poles and then I need a…[Read more]

Hey I get a similar thing, and I am 6'1" my right arm is the arm I use for the walking stick so it is moving a bit, however my left arm just hangs there and it swells slightly and goes pale, and I guess it does get a little cold. So the movement of your arms maybe the reason. We are a strange bunch us humans lol

Hi Jace, to do a trek in January means its very wet and most trekkers think it hard enough to walk in the dry let alone the wet.We did however run a trek last year for a couple of trekkers who could not get time off from their jobs any other time of the year. So yes, we can organise it on your behalf but you would have to plan it so that you flew…[Read more]

Update 6th October: Trekkers have now reached Isurava Village and will walk off the track tomorrow and overnight in Kokoda. The following day they will be flown back into Port Moresby. All trekkers still continue to do well.IMG_1420__Small_.jpgIMG_1425__Small_.jpgPicture_038__Small_.jpg

Update 6th October: Trekkers have now reached Goldie River where they are spending the night. Tomorrow they will walk up through the archway at Owers' Corner and will be picked up by ourselves and driven to Sogeri National High School. After Sogeri National High School they will be driven to Bomana War Cemetery before ending up at the Gateway…[Read more]

Hi GailHow are you progressing with a DVD on songs by the Porters thanks and especially, 'One Pella Mary', which was a favourite of mine and was sung for the Daughter & Son-in-Law of the 2/3 Btn Veteran we met on Brigade Hill?Hope you are well and I continue to log onto your wonderful Web-site quite often.Kind regardsWarren

Update 6th October: Trekkers spent last night at Eora Creek and today were on the move heading towards Isurava Village where they plan on spending the night.When they called up this morning they had just passed Alola Village. All trekkers and porters are ok and looking forward to getting off the track sometime tomorrow.

congratulations guys! especailly stephen C been glued to the computer watching your progress, we are so proud of all you guys, felix glad your feeling better,: only one more day to go guys forever forward. Comans Family.

Hi Gail, Walking the Kokoda Trail is a unique experience that combines historical information, physical challenge and mental endurance orchestrated by Gail and Russell's great team and the secret ingredients provided by your fellow trekkers.It is the hardest physical challenge I've had in a long time and if it wasn't for the mental preparation…[Read more]

Fantastic, well done Brian an amazing acheivement, we're all proud of you. Caroline

Congratulations Dad (Brian)! That was an amazing effort. I can see in the last photo how swollen and bruised your knee is. You are an inspiration = many would have given up but you kept on going. I guess being stubborn is a positive attribute ( he he he) I love youSusan

Well done Brian, You Did It!!! Have really enjoyed following your progress, great site. Congratulations, words can not express how I feel right now, but no-where near how you must be feeling, you have accomplished your dream. Can't wait to hear all about it, hope it is a quiet day so we can talk LOL.Wendy