Update 5th August, 2005;Trek 96Just a few minutes ago I received a radio call from the group guide Rod, who gave me the latest of his, groups whereabouts and trekkers conditions. He said, they are now located at Menari River or Brown River, and soon will reach Menari Village. All trekkers are well, and doing just fine. There?s been no report of…[Read more]

Update 5th August, 2005;Trek 115Up and bright this morning after a goodnight rest in Isurava village, all trekkers are well and yet looking forward for their day?s walk. Weather seems to be clearing off a bit, however still doesn?t look ok, but we?ll see how it goes as time passes by.They are now in Isurava Battlefield, all trekkers are taking…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 87All trekkers and porters are now in Efogi 1. At this time, they are experiencing heavy rain, so most or I should say the whole lot of them are huddled under a wind-house sheltering themselves from the pouring rain. A decision is yet to be made whether or not they will spend the night at Efogi 1 or continue to Efogi 2 or…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 115The group guide Glen Henson, gave me a call on the two-way-radio to inform me that they were up at Deniki look-out, having a time out rest, and soon after that they will be heading up to Isurava village. He said, so far, their performance have been really well, no ones struggling or having problems all seem to be doing…[Read more]

Update 4th August, 2005;Trek 87This group is now up at Brigade Hill, having a lunch break and soon will proceed down to Efogi 1 village, where they will or might camp for the night. All trekkers are well and still enjoying the trek. When I spoke to their guide Paulo, I asked what they thought about the pig or pork dinner they had last night and he…[Read more]

Update 3rd August, 2005;Trek 96Haven?t heard from this group since this morning, I?m pretty sure they must have tried to get in touch with me, but due to their location their radio could not get a clear reception.I?m guessing they must have had lunch at Templeton?s Crossing 1 and after that headed up to Mt Bellamy and down again to their campsite…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Tony just gave me call and inform me that they are now at Efogi look-out. While his still up at the top making the radio contact, Tom and Angus are slowly making there way down to Efogi 1, where they might spend the night or probably move on. It is said that all Efogi 1 guest houses are filled up with other trekkers, from other…[Read more]

Latest on the trailTrek 87Just got a call from the group guide Paulo, who informed me that, his group has just reached Menari village and at this time, some trekkers are having a nice cool bath, while others are just sitting next to the creek having lunch. Paulo also said that, although the trekkers are having a good time and enjoying the trek,…[Read more]

Update 3rd August, 2005;Angus, Tom and Tony are now up at Menari look-out point, and soon will be heading up to Brigade Hill where they will stop to have their lunch break and also enjoy the great scenery. And who knows the porter and guide will or might show Angus a couple of the places and hill names. Brigade Hill is one of the many great spots…[Read more]

Update 3rd August, 2005;Trek 87Despite having rain last night, they all still had a good night sleep up at New Nauro, which saw them up bright and early this morning for yet another day?s walk.It as been a slippery beginning for the trekkers and porters this morning, as they had to walk through a pile of muddy track, ready to be bulldozed down by…[Read more]

Update 2nd August, 2005;Trek 87The group now residing in New Nauro, and will camp there for the night. All trekkers are ok so are their porters and guide. Even though the trekkers did a lot of climbing, they all did terrific, no one?s having problems or struggling behind, all are well and keeping up with their trek.The group had lunch at Ofi creek…[Read more]

Update 2nd August, 2005;Trek 96The group spent the night at Isurava Battlefield yesterday evening, and today headed out for yet another day?s adventure. Although it was a tough climb up the test mountain that morning, they all managed to make it through to the end and reside in their camp site. The group guide Rod Ori, reported to me that…[Read more]

Update 2nd August, 2005;After their night in New Nauro yesterday evening, the three men were up again this morning and ready for yet another day?s walk.Tony just informed me on the two-way-radio that, Angus is fine, he's doing is best on the trail, only his experiencing pains on his knees when his going down hills, so that?s slowing him down,…[Read more]

Latest on the trail;Trek 87While the group was up at Imita Ridge taking a rest, their guide Paulo gave me a call on the two-way-radio to inform me of their whereabouts and the trekkers? conditions. He said trekkers are really enjoying the trek. Although it was a tough climb up Imita Ridge in the first few minutes, all 5 of them did great, none of…[Read more]

Update 1st August, 2005;Trek 96Trekkers and porters are now at Deniki, the half way point of the test mountain. All trekkers are fine and doing well. There?s no report of anyone struggling or having problems at this time, so that?s good news. At the moment they?re having a rest, and soon after that will proceed up to Isurava village. Whether or…[Read more]

Update 29th July, 2005;Trek 124At the moment, the groups? present location is, in-between Menari and Nauro. All trekkers are still surviving, all happy and still doing great. No ones having problems or facing difficulties as yet, so that?s good news.They will spend the night at New Nauro this evening, and proceed on from there tomorrow.Otherwise…[Read more]

Update 28th July, 2005;Trek 124The groups, current location is up at Brigade Hill, heading down to Menari village. All trekkers are ok, doing terrific and still enjoying and the trek. There have been no injuries so far, all trekkers have done well and none of them have faced any difficulties, so that good news. It was cloudy this morning and…[Read more]

Update 28th July, 2005;Back againTrek 97Yes! This group has finally completed their trail. All trekkers are well, they did great and now they are back in Gateway Hotel, except for one trekker who?s at Hideaway Hotel.They were picked up this morning by two of our buses PNGBD 1 & PNGBD 2 plus our KTL 2 truck, and brought down to Bomana War Cemetery,…[Read more]

Update 28th July, 2005;Trek 131After spending the night at New Nauro yesterday, the group now head out for yet another days walk. This time, the trekkers wont face or do a lot of climbing instead they will do more descending.For trekkers who find going down easier, they?re lucky coz they?ll be descending the whole time. As for those who find going…[Read more]

Update 26th July, 2005;Trek 124Just spoke to the group?s guide Davidson, who gave me the latest of his group?s progress. He said everyone?s doing fine, both trekkers and porters, still and very much enjoying their trek. They left early hours this morning, which now see them at Templeton?s Crossing 2. They are about to have their breakfast, which…[Read more]