Nettie,thanks for your help, will search today for further information. cheersAustin

Appreciate that nettiecheers austin

hey jafaexcellent to hear that you are in training. The main reason for me doing the track is also to challenge my fitness (both body and mind). Over the past 6 months i have lost a total of 26kg. My goal was to lose weight and get really fit and healthy, i have achieved this and man i feel unreal. Once you reach a certain fitness level, you…[Read more]

hello Nettie,im wondering if your dad ever spoke of a monseignor cummingham on the track – he was the army chaplain and was a bit of a legand in kokoda. I grew up knowing this man and found out that he served at kokoda and was very well regarded and respected. He recieved a bravery award and also was recognised by the queen for his services.…[Read more]

Hey Justin,doesnt look as though there are to many south aussies out there who have been on the trak – come over to WA – I will give ya a couple of killer hills to train on. I find that any sandy steep hill will do no matter how high it is, just come back down and go back up several hundreds of times – even run up and down them, thats what im…[Read more]

Wahoooo, went training with my new back pack for the first time tonight – found it easy going but didnt venture to far into the bush. Im just getting used to having the pack on my back – so far im really happy with it. Its comfortable and easy to handle. I had about 15 – 18 kg packed in and aim to carry about 25kg in the next weeks. Used my…[Read more]

Galen,footy is almost a religion in our household !! In fact im even thinking of taking a footy with me on the trek!! Austin

Bloody eagles – they need a trip to kokoda i think !!! and they can do it barefoot !!There was a good show on the ABC – Compass this evening titled Crunella to Kokoda – showed a group of youngens doing the track – looks pretty gruesome but was an excellent insight into what to expect. If you missed it and can get a copy of the show, its worth…[Read more]

Hey Mel,thanks for those tips on blisters and feet. Ive had my new boots now for a week and have been wearing them every day since and guess what – ive got 2 blisters – ouch !! I am wearing them in so come october there shouldnt be a problem ( i hope)Never heard of the metho trick – will take your adsvise and try it though – Mmmmmmm advise from…[Read more]

hey jafa, if you want the name of another reputable company (the one im going with) who do the trek – let me know and i will forward the details on to you – they have been very very helpfull thus far !!austin

Hi mel,thanks for the advise on the walking stick – i think i will get a stick from the bush and skip on the high tek ones – besides ive got TOUGH HANDS. Through my work my hands over the years would withstand the constant rubbing – dont forget – we cant compare a "mans" set of hands to a "womans" now can we !!!!! See ya at Subi on…

Hey Jafa,Went shopping today !!!!! Broke the bank account but hey – you only live onceBought my pack – Mountain Design TELLUS 70LtrBought my matt – THERMAREST Regular – really light weight and bloody expensive – I will try and be as comfortable as possible without being to rediculous as i figure a good nights sleep will only benefit the next days…[Read more]

hey Jafa,have you tried this pack or are you just looking at it ? Price wise its about the same price as the others ive looked at – bit dubious about buying on line, site unseen though. Im probably going to go to mountain design in town and get one from there similar to this, at least i can actually try it on for size before i take the…[Read more]

Hi Mel,thanks for your post, so let me get this right, if your going in 9 years time and you will only be 40, that makes you 31 now and you did the trek last year, at the age of 30 – youve got 10 years headstart on me already !!! Thats gotta be an unfair advantage !!!With regards training, i think ive got that down packed – some really steep…[Read more]

yes im intrigued with the "tie your hike boots" comment as well – i to would like for you to elaboratecheers for that phantom

Hey Galen,I would buy a hunting knife from here and put it in your luggage (not hand luggage). From what Ive heard, Port Moresby aint a place to go shopping in !!!Im into drinking whey protein mixed with Glucoden for energy before and after my training sessions and ive found it to be really good. It also hepls with recovery of sore muscles as…[Read more]