Update 14 July, 2005;Trek 111 Trekkers arrived at Kokoda around 8:50am, yesterday morning, and met up with their guide, Beven Evari who was waiting for the 6 men to arrive at Kokoda air-strip, along side Beven were, 5 ? 6 other food-porters.As soon as the plane landed and the 6 trekkers; Chris Bartram, Nick Bartram, Matt Grogan, Tim Campbell, Ben…[Read more]

Update 13th July, 2005;Trek 95This group spent the night at Menari yesterday, and this morning headed up to Efogi 1, where they picked up the next half lot of their food, that was dropped off there. All trekkers ok and very much enjoying the trek.I tried to get hold of, John (guide) on the two-way-radio, but it seems like, they?ve already passed…[Read more]

Update 13th July, 2005;Trek 76 All trekkers have arrived back here in Port Moresby, and are at Gateway Hotel. All trekkers are looking forward to meeting up with Gail and Russell this evening, so should be great, I?m sure, they will have a lot to talk about.WELCOME BACK YOU ALL

Update 13th July, 2005Trek 100 & Trek 141 Both groups where at the top of Imita Ridge, when they gave me call. They started bright and early this morning, which saw them up at Imita, just a few minutes after that. Thought it was a tough and tiring climb, everyone did just great. All trekkers still going strong like usual and are all fine and well.…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 95 Group has arrived at Menari; all trekkers are ok and having a great time on the trail. So far, no reports of any one having problems or facing difficulties, they all seem to be doing just fine, so that's good news.After talking to the guide one of the trekkers said this:?We?re all having a fantastic time. John Eroro…[Read more]

Latest report from Paul Cooper; ?We all traveled well. All trekkers still look fit and well. Our porters and guide took very good care of us all throughout the trail, and we thanked them all when, we arrived at Russell?s family block, for they did such a wonderful job. We were welcomed by the Traditional Dancing group from Kokoda, it was really,…[Read more]

Latest on the trailTrek 141 & Trek 100 Trek 141 also had lunch at Ofi creek and is currently at Ioribaiwa Ridge, heading down to Ua-ule creek. Both groups will spend the night in the same camping area and proceed on from there tomorrow. All trekkers are well and still doing fine.Ofi CreekPicture_180.jpg

LatestTrek 76, Finally There?.. The group has finally made it to Kokoda. All trekkers are happy and very much excited that they've finally completed their trek, well they should be. They all did great out there on the trail; no one was having problems what so ever, they all did extremely well up until now, so that's great.They were welcomed by the…[Read more]

Update 12th July, 2005;Trek 100 The group left New Nauro 7am this morning, with all trekkers ready and on the move to started off another day?s adventure. They had lunch at Ofi creek some 25 to 30 minutes ago and now at Ioribaiwa heading down to Ua-ule creek, where they will camp for the night.All trekkers are ok, still going strong and doing…[Read more]

Thank you?Christine and hi to you and everyone else, who?s been constantly reading the guys trek progress each day. If you have a family member out on the trail at this time, and would like to pass on a message to any one of them, please feel free to do so. I will be more then happy to pass on your message to them.Jessie

Update 12th July, 2005;Trek 95 The group spent the night at New Nauro yesterday, and this morning started off very early. Now at Brown River taking a break, all trekkers are ok and still doing fine. Weather at their end looks good, so should be a fine day.Tonight the group will camp at Menari, and proceed to their next destination tomorrow. When…[Read more]

Update 12th July, 2005;Trek 76 To The End… After spending the night at Deniki, the group started off bright and early this morning, even when the sun was not up yet. All trekkers are ok, still doing fine, but they all eagerly want to come out or finish their trek, as soon as possible.Their current location is Kovelo village, which is almost to…[Read more]

Update 11th July, 2005;Trek 95 The group spent the night at Ua-ule creek yesterday and today will camp at New Nauro. They caught up with two other (Kokoda Trekking Limited) groups, Trek 100 and Trek 141, all three groups will camp in the same area but will go their opposite directions tomorrow.Despite doing a lot of climbing today and the day…[Read more]

Latest Trek 100 & Trek 141 Both groups are now at New Nauro, they will camp there for the night and proceed on from there tomorrow. All trekkers are ok, still doing good and looking forward to their walk tomorrow.Weather looking good at there end, with nice afternoon breeze.

Latest Trek 76; The group has finally reached Deniki look-out point and is looking down towards Kokoda. All trekkers did great, no one had difficulties or problems along the trail, although there were some tiring big mountains/hills to climb, all trekkers handled it well.They will camp at Deniki tonight and come out to Kokoda tomorrow morning, and…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 76 Now at Isurava mountain top, the group is heading down to Deniki. All trekkers are ok, doing ok, still going strong and are very much looking forward to coming out tomorrow.The weather looking good at their end, the sky is blue and the suns up and bright.For family members who are eagerly waiting for a reply, please be…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 141 The group just finished lunch at Menari creek, and are slowly moving up to Menari look-out point. Tonight they will spend the night at New Nauro, and proceed on from there tomorrow morning. All trekkers are ok and doing terrific.

Update 11th July, 2005;Trek 84 This group has now come to the end of their Kokoda Trail journey and will come out today. From what I heard from their assistant guide, Glen Hensen, all 5 trekkers did extremely well. There were no problems, no one was facing or having difficulties along the way, they all did great up until today, which is a great…[Read more]

Update 11th July, 2005;Trek 100 After spending the night at Efogi 1 yesterday, the group headed out for an early start this morning. All trekkers ok and doing fine.Their current location; Brigade Hill heading to Menari.Trek 141 This group also spent the night at Efogi 1, likewise everything going good, everyone?s ok and doing fine.They too are now…[Read more]

Update 11th July, 2005;Trek 76 The group?s current location, Alola having a break; looks like the villages were busy all morning preparing a big lunch feast for Trek 76. So definitely, this lot will have a full tummy that will take them all the way to Deniki Choko Fields.The group will then go to Isurava Battlefield, have a look around, take…[Read more]