Hi BrianI hope you don't get too confused about what size gaiters to wear after reading all your helpful replies. No doubt all respondents had success with the gaiters they actually wore and all I suggest is that you perhaps thouroughly trial what you think you take yourselfMy Brother, his Son and I all wore plastic ones (from ebay for $1) and…[Read more]

Hello Gail and KTL TeamHappy New Year to you Gail and I hope Christmas was good for you.Glad to read that you have started again for 2008 and it doesn't seem like nearly 3 years since we did your Trek. How I would love to be there again. I log in at least once a week to read all your news and view the new Trekkers photos with interest, good luck…[Read more]

Hello GailCongratulations on the purchase of your new KTL Cessna.There is no doubt about you, you are always looking for avenues whereby you can assist the people of Kokoda and other areas from where you work and employ. You are a credit, not only to yourself, family and company but to PNG as well. You give unselfishly without a thought for…[Read more]

Hi tbrennenI shouldn't think you will have any problems with low temperatures in December. I used to live in Moresby for many years and I was never cold in December, but that was Moresby.I also walked the Track in April/May '05 and the river for bathing was bloody cold up at Camp 1900! Night time was OK, I had a light sleeping bag ($10 at FDB) and…[Read more]

Hi RhondaPretty well agree with Donna's comments, surprisingly there weren't too many Mossies about. I remember I was bitten once during the night but that was about all.Bees & bugs during the day were more of a problem, but with the bees, just get used to them and let them fly about you and land on you and they won't bite you. If you flap about…[Read more]

Phew – 17 hours & 20 min!!!Congratulations to Brendan & Tom on their Kokoda Track Challenge victories and to all participants for both races, especially Anna, Lulu, Lorraine & Megan for having the strength and fortitude for entering the Challenge in the first place.Congratulations also to Gail and staff of KTL for continuing to promote the Kokoda…[Read more]

Hi Mrs Moo & Daughter, also Justin PYou have received great advice from both Donna & Alf on Track conditions, how to go about your training and what/not to carry.I trekked with Gail in April/May 2005 at age 60 and it was the most wonderful experience of my life and the company of most of my group was exceptional, with some of us still seeing each…[Read more]

Hi HeatherIf you wish to have a further look at a training schedule, give me a call on warren@metrogroup.com.au and I'll email you a couple of spreadsheets if you like.Good luck with your training in Melbourne.RegardsWarren

Hello GailCongratulations to you on your wonderful unselfish nature and attitude, in supplying all these necessary items to the wonderful people who live on the famous Kokoda Track. You never cease to amaze me with your Love and Care for PNG and it's people, by willingly donating and giving so much out of your own pocket.I know you are rewarded in…[Read more]

Hi Galen, Austin and JafaRead all your Posts with interest and happy to help with any advice on my 2005 experience, re training, gear, boots, tents etc and weight on your back.I was 60 when I walked in Apr/May '05 and it was a wonderful experience.If you like I can email a spreadsheet of everything I took, with individual weights and then I went…[Read more]

Sorry Heather, meant to add that some of thes books are currently available on ebay (just type in Kokoda), don't pay a lot for them though as they do come up regularly.RegardsWaza

Hi HeatherGood on you for deciding to give it a go, you will find it a very worthwhile trip, full of memories and it may even be a life changing experience for you.I would suggest however, that you read up a bit on it before you go, there are many excellent books available now, including:Kokoda – Peter FitzSimonsThe Kokoda Trail – Stuart…[Read more]

HiCongratulations on your upcoming trip, although it will be a highly emotional one for you no doubt. But also, I believe that it will be a very fullfilling and rewarding trip for you, your Son and your family. I will be thinking of you when you are trekking.I have read and seen your Fathers name in books over the years, as I have built a…[Read more]

Hi NicSorry for not replying to you before you went away for your trip of a lifetime. Do hope that you received many replies before. I couldn't get on for awhile and have been too busy to log on recently.Sincerely hope you enjoyed your trip, let me know how you and your Sister went.I'll have a look through the lists to see what your dates were.…[Read more]

For all those people wishing to walk the famous Kokoda Track and aren't sure of which Company to walk with, I can personally recommend KTL as the Group to go with. Gail & Russell from KTL are people from a Company that you can safely and fully place your trust in their experience, knowledge and safety procedures for the most wonderful, enjoyable…[Read more]

Hi GailI can't believe that 12 months has elapsed since the last Kokoda Challenge.Good Luck to everyone, but special best wishes to Rod for an injury free run and to be the first to sprint (jog) up that final hill to Owers. I will be logging on over the weekend to read the reports from the field.Gail, this time last week I was in Sydney at the…[Read more]

<img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//rolleyes.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:rolleyes:” border=”0″ alt=”rolleyes.gif” /> Hi AnnaNot sure if you still log into KTL, I hope so though, seeing you first wrote to the website, but I hope you receive all the replies and they are of assistence to you.I'm also ex-Services…[Read more]

Hi GailCould you please email me re Debbie & Mark staying with us on their way from Brisbane to Melbourne.RegardsWarren <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//wink.gif” style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”;)” border=”0″ alt=”wink.gif” />

Hi MentheJust in response to your request, I was able to pick up most of my gear off ebay and a few items at the Warehouse (tent, sleeping bag and ground foam) and they were more than adequate. My shoes I got from a shop at Erina (just can't remember the name) and they were superb, $109 down to $59. I even contacted the shop again to tell them how…[Read more]

Hi BudAgree entirely with what Gail has sent to you, but having said that, it is interesting ti 'bump' into other Trekkers going the opposite way.We ran into a Canadian Father & Daughter and it was wonderful to sit down for 10 mins and exchange thoughts and comments on the trek so far for each of us.Other Trekkers will always ask on what is ahead…[Read more]