Hi JPAside from the cardio work – There is probably a couple of things you might want to attend to in the weights dept.With a bar and some weights you can achieve two exercises ideally suited to this trek. Squats for the quads (which will probably be the most worked part of the body) and bent over rows for the back (especially if you are carrying…[Read more]

So after making the decision to go on the trek – I brushed off the old gym set and re oiled the stationary bike. I`ve been going at it pretty hard in the cardio dept and today it`s a bit cool so I throw on the work pants (rather than the sports shorts). They`re a little to big now (whereas before they where a little snug )One of the reasons for…[Read more]

QUOTE(Galen @ 9 Jul 2007, 12:27 PM) [snapback]4734[/snapback]Hi Jafa,Sorry for the late reply- been flat out like a lizard drinking! Yeah, I'm going with Kokoda trekking. They were pretty slow in acknowledging my deposit so I would not be too concerned about your booking. They will get around to it. When did you book for? We are going in Nov 5.Hey…[Read more]

QUOTE(justinpeters @ 7 Jul 2007, 07:34 PM) [snapback]4725[/snapback]Do your think gaiters will be important? i have heard it gets very hot. I am going in november. What is your opinion?Perhaps some boot guards – http://www.everythingaustralian.com.au/sho…0&cat_id=43

QUOTE(austin @ 7 Jul 2007, 09:29 AM) [snapback]4716[/snapback]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 -…[Read more]

QUOTE(austin @ 6 Jul 2007, 03:18 PM) [snapback]4710[/snapback]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 !!austinIv`e paid the deposit – so I`ll give it a little while…

Hey Galen – are you trekking with Kokodatrekking? Iv`e been trying to get someone here to respond to me for the past week in regards to a booking I made. No one seems interested.

Hi Austin. I havn`t seen the pack – However Macpac have such a good rep in the industry it`s going to be well made. It`s a pretty basic affair and I guess it will have a good harness. You should see if you can get into Paddy Pallins if your in town for the Lions game. Not sure about how a Hydration system will go with the unit.I would be…[Read more]

Hi Austin. This is the pack I`m going for.http://www.paddypallin.com.au/page.asp?Par…p;ProductID=453It`s not cheap but Macpac have such a great reputation and the harness will be comfortable.Good to see Cuzzy back in the fold.

Check this link out.http://www.hitthetrail.com/boot_lacing.php