Latest report;Trek 114Due to rain and overcast, all radio stations are down, meaning it has gone dead, total black out. Therefore at this time, we will not be able to get any radio contact from this group or any other groups that are out on the trail at this very moment. We might as well have to wait until and when the weather situation here…[Read more]

Update 8th September, 2005;Trek 85The group just arrived in Isurava Village; they will over-night there and tomorrow will proceed down to Kokoda. Yes! KO?KO?DA?one more night, and wa..la?they?re out.Today the weather did not look pleasing at all for the trekkers, it was pouring rain, the whole track was slippery and covered with mud, there was so…[Read more]

Update 8th September, 2005;Trek 114Unfortunately yesterday, we did not get a radio call from this group, however, their guide Cyprian called not more then 5 minutes ago to inform us of their whereabouts and the trekkers? conditions.?Everyone is ok, we are all doing fine and about to make our next move to Ua-ule Creek, where we will spend the…[Read more]

Update 7th September, 2005;Trek 101The group was at the top of Mt Bellamy when their guide Johnsford called us here on the base-radio in Port Moresby to give the latest report of their progress.He said, although it was a long hard walk from Eora Creek, despite the mud and slippery hills, from the heavy rain they had last night, all trekkers…[Read more]

Update 7th September, 2005;Trek 85Despite the tough start this morning from their campsite Myola Junction up to Kokoda Gap or better known as Mt Bellamy, all trekkers did utterly well, and made it to the peak without injuries or problems.They all did remarkably well, and are all fine looking fit, healthy and can?t wait to reach their next…[Read more]

Update 6th September, 2005;Trek 101The group left Isurava village early hours this morning, which now see them up at the Battlefield. All trekkers are ok and doing fine, they are all very much looking forward to the walk and can?t wait to reach their next campsite.At this time, trekkers are taking time reading all the history stuff that are on the…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 88They now reside in Deniki. All trekkers did good, they are all well and are so happy they?ve almost come to the end of the trail. They will camp at Deniki tonight, and from there, will move out to Kokoda tomorrow.Jason, Greg & Ern were thrilled to hear all the messages you all sent, Jason for one could not stop jumping…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 85The group arrived in Efogi as early as 1:30pm ? 2:pm in the afternoon, which gave the trekkers enough time to have a good wash in the creek and also go for a stroll in the village and have a good look around.All trekkers did ok, they are all fine having a ball of a time.Tony & Pete send this"Thanks for the message, we're…[Read more]

Update 5th September, 2005;Trek 85After spending the last two nights at both villages, New Nauro and Menari, the group was up by 7am this morning to kick start their forth day of walk. Their guide Isaac called on the two-way-radio, and this is what he said; ?All trekkers are ok, enjoying the walk and having a good time. No injuries or problems,…[Read more]

Update 5th September, 2005;Trek 146This group also did tremendously great; they too spent the night at Eora Creek yesterday evening along side with Trek 88, and were up and bright early this morning to start off their second last day of walk to their final destination. Both trekkers are ok; they did good in the last two days and still looking good…[Read more]

Update 5th September, 2005;Trek 88The group spent the night at Eora Creek yesterday evening after doing a long walk from Myola Junction, where they previously spent the fifth night. Though, it was a long tough tiring walk, all trekkers did absolutely great, none of them were injured or had difficulties, they walked well and made it to the…[Read more]

Latest report on the trail;Trek 85They just arrived up at Imita Ridge, and now slowly making their way down to Ua-ule creek, where they will camp for the night.?We are all going well, the trekkers are doing terrific, they are moving fast that is why we are up here quickly.? Said the groups guide Isaac. So that's good news, seems like the trekkers…[Read more]

Latest report;Trek 146The group now reside in Efogi village. Although the suns been very hot during the day and the mountain's have been pretty tough and challenging to climb, both trekkers did absolutely great, no problems what so ever, only one trekker was dehydrated yesterday afternoon, and Glen the group guide helped him through and so far he…[Read more]

Update 2nd September, 2005;Trek 88The group is currently up at Menari look-out point taking a rest and soon will proceed to their next destination, Brigade Hill.Their guide Landy just informed us, that when they get to Brigade Hill, they will boil hot water have lunch and move on down to there 4th campsite Efogi, which is the half point of the…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 88Haven?t got a call from this group since I last heard from them up at Imita Ridge, I?m pretty sure it?s to do with their reception. But if they do give me a call I?ll let you know how everyone?s doing, if not, we?ll just wait and hear from them tomorrow.Other wise I?m pretty sure they are all ok and doing fineTrek…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 88The group was up at Imita Ridge when their guide Landy Noel, gave me a call to inform me of their whereabouts. He said, all trekkers are fine and doing really good, though it was a tough climb in the beginning all trekkers did absolutely great.They are now resting up at the top and having something to eat, as soon as…[Read more]

It is said that, one runner has passed check-point 7, and heading to Goldie riverRunner No. 43 – Russell GurisaAll others have not passed through yet, but we'll just wait and see how they go.From top list to all the rest trailing behind;1. Runner No. 14 – John Hunt (has aready set foot at Owers Corner) Ranked 1st 2. Runner No. 47 – Osborne…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Runner No. 22 – Wayne Urina, has just hit Imita Ridge, and now making his way down to Goldie river. No report of other runners passing check-point 7, but if I do get a call, I'll update you all on that.

Another runner just came in, 11:25am Owers Corner. He clocked in 23 hours, 34 minutes and 46 seconds. THIRD PLACERUNNER NO. 21 ? TOM HANGO IN FORTH PLACERUNNER NO. 29 – BERNARD ARUO (He clocked in 24 hrs, 8 min and 46 sec)IN FIFTH PLACERUNNER NO. 2 – ANDREW ROWAN (He clocked in 24 hrs, 15min and 21 sec)

Check-point 7;3. Runner No. 27 – Ralph Pehara4. Runner No. 3 – Charles Chambers5. Runner No. 29 – Bernard Aruo6. Runner No. 21 – Tom Hangu7. Runner No. 2 – Andrew Rowan8. Runner No. 22 – Wayne UrinaAnother call from Owers Corner, and the second man has come through;Second Place – Runner No. 47 – Osborne BogajiwaiHe clocked in at, 22 hours, 45…[Read more]