Hi all,

I am doing the trek on the 5th July 05, I too have also been doing the 1000 steps in Ferntree Gully, Melbourne, along with the steep tracks alongside the steps. I try and do a mix of steps and hills going up and downs about 4 times. To those of you who have done the trail and the 1000 steps how is this in comparison?

rowebrad, where is doongala in the basin? Am looking for some new training places, as it becomes a bit repetitive doing the steps, any other suggestions?

Also I am undecided about what size gaiters I should get? I would like to get the smallest possible as I hear it gets too hot but I have noticed in pictures that people do where the long ones, Which is better?

Any advice would be great
Cheers
Nicole