Hello GregLots of walking up & down steep hills with 20kgs in a back pack worked well for me. I did minimum two hours a day most days and up to four hours on the weekends for five weeks prior to the trek. I found on the trek my body coped well. It is important to make sure your boots are well worn in.

Hello StetsI have recently completed the trek and can suggest what worked for our group1. Boots – Leather boots and seal with snow seal if they are not water proof.2. Ankle length sock guards worked well some others had gaiters and found them hot and uncomfortable.3. Weather was cool at night in the higher country but not cold (April). Plenty warm…[Read more]