Pacman, Have you and your friend done any training? Are you going with a reputable trekking company or guides? I hope you're not simply relying on Dr Google for advice….he's not always as accurate as he'd lead you to believe.

Hi Jan.Bummer about your brother's surgery, but I'm glad you've decided to go anyway. I think you'd kick yourself if you postponed. I had planned to go this time last year, so this is a long time coming for me, too. I'm also going with another company in a few weeks (10 Aug), but I'm confident it's a good choice (my dad wanted us to trek with a…[Read more]

Thanks again for the replies. Everyone I've talked to seems to think this is a good idea.If anyone else has more thoughts/suggestions, I'd like to hear them.Thanks.Eve

Hi Geoff,Thanks for the feedback. I think I've carried that book with me every day for the last month or so, reading a bit each day. It's awesome for someone like me who is very into military history, but also for getting an idea of the terrain of each section of track. A really good investment! How fortunate for you to be able to train with Ross…[Read more]

I agree with the others. I couldn't imagine doing Kokoda without a reputable group and/or with a kind of "just wing it on the day" thinking. I'm training for an August trek (the full 150km military trek, G-d help me haha!) and can't imagine doing my training on my own, let alone the real thing.I think if it's cost you're worried about, it might be…[Read more]

Hi all, I haven't posted on this site in about a year (was supposed to trek last August, but I'm now doing it this August), but I thought I'd weigh in on this convo as I purchased my boots just over a week ago and have been training in them every day.I ended up buying the Scarpa Kailash gortex boots (there's a mens version of the same) and they've…[Read more]

Hi Brian,I don't wear glasses, but…. As much as I'm really opposed to having to use the 'A' word on a public forum, I know Amway have (had?) a spray item for glass products that stops fogging and makes water run off glass surfaces (stops the beading and streaking). From what I've seen, it seemed to work really well. So there is something out…[Read more]

Hi,Hope you don't mind me jumping in on the conversation here!I went down to Paddy Pallin yesterday and spoke with an awesome salesperson for about half an hour or so (more impressive, because I told him I wasn't going to be buying anything at that time) and tried on some gortex boots and some full leather ones. Can anyone tell me the pros and…[Read more]

I haven't heard of the Glasgow Track before, but I'll check it out, thanks!I also had a look at your website and read the diary account of your trip. I enjoyed it. Bummer that you were sick.I notice you also fundraised. I am doing the same for Camp Quality and Legacy and am looking for sponsors to help us actually get to Kokoda. I've set up…[Read more]

Hi Cam, thanks for the offer. I might take you up on that when I'm a little more organised – hopefully soon!Thanks for the suggestions, Geoff. I'll definitely investigate those. I appreciate you both taking the time to respond.Eve 🙂