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The radio network is offline late in the afternoon due to low battery (it's solar powered). Gail and the other organisers are waiting at Ower's Corner for the other runners to arrive. They haven't yet returned to town to give us more update.

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the statistics by month
kta_trek_statistics_by_month_2005.pdf

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Andrew,

sounds exciting… <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//biggrin.gif&#8221; style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:D” border=”0″ alt=”biggrin.gif” /> remember that you have to walk for about 4-6 hours a day every day, up and down hills…. (not flat).

Regarding the wet feet, most advice I've heard is get the BEST pair of boots money can buy. Normally they are only about $250-$300ish. Get the best pair of socks too – they're from the hiking store and costs about $40 a pair.

Problem is you need to get used to a pair of boots for about a month or two… otherwise you might get blisters.

Also what I heard is that you will walk through water for about…. more than people can remember…. approximately there would be about 20-30 river crossings I think. What they would normally do is walk without the boots (take them off), then dry the feet before wearing the boots again. But the porters / guides will tell you what best to do and they'll help you.

In some areas you need gaiters, or what Gail found that she prefers to wear trousers, but this is personal preference. Either way, there should be something that covers your legs to avoid getting scratches from the grass and other things

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QUOTE(aussie @ 29 Jan 2005, 06:34 PM)

I did not run into any mozzies out there but the occasional leech and my personal porter quickly noticed and brushed it aside with his bush knife.

but aussie, remember that mossies don't like you anywhere

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QUOTE(Jessie Garap @ 10 Dec 2004, 03:35 PM)

Anyway Gail, congratulations again for the successful walk, and hopefully we’ll walk the 6 day trek.

HAHAHA I'd love to see that happening!

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Gail / aussie has written a story about her experience. Quite a nice read

Here's the story:
http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=207

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Hi,

We've dealt with covermore and suresafe (If I remember correctly). Normally you need to have someone in PNG to help you organise for your medical evacuation / airlift and normally the tour operator would help you on this, at least we know we do for our trekkers.

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Hi Aaron, what is a hoochie?

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Hi sas, thanks for your info… this has been a question often asked by many to us and we didn't know until now <img src="http://developer2/board/upload/style_emoticons//smile.gif&#8221; style=”vertical-align:middle” emoid=”:)” border=”0″ alt=”smile.gif” />

I'm just curious, is Annapurna the name of the track in Nepal or is it another one?

thanks

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Hi there, just a reminder that you can check out the existing groups that you can join at http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/schedule.html

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Hi Timothy,

While waiting for others to join in, I'll try to say something here. Kokoda Trail isn't really like climbing mountain…. I think Kokoda Trail is a lot more challenging, fun and exciting. Why? Because it is not always just up up up… it's full of up and down, and you get to cross rivers many times, you get to visit many villages along the way to meet the locals.

As for physical strength, I believe it is achievable by ANY fit person, provided that they train well and use common sense while they are out there. Drink and eat enough.

I hope this helps.

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Hi Helen,

Basically you gotta be able to walk for about 4-5 hours a day (for 9 day trek) for 9 days. The walk isn't on a flat terrain. You'll sometimes climb up and up and up, and sometimes down down down. Sometimes you need to cross rivers as well.

The path on the Kokoda Trail is a well worn track, with steps.

Sometimes it does get to a high altitude but nobody ever needs any special oxygen gear, unlike Mt Everest.

I hope this helps giving you some idea about it.

Cheers

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Another Japanese trekker joins the team to make 3 in the group. The one just joined must be very fit because he will also climb Mt. Wilhelm after the Kokoda Trail!

Welcome to PNG!

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Hi Greg,

Welcome to our forum!

I've never walked on the trail myself, but from what I hear you would need to be fit, i.e. it involves walking for about 4 hours every day up and down hills. Most people train themselves several months before doing the trek.. just walk with a small backpacks + drink in the bag etc.

I hope someone else who has done it would be able to tell you more about this.

Cheers

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It would probably be better to consult with a doctor if you have any special conditions or allergy etc. Bring some first aid stuff / cream etc if you think you'll need them. Perhaps some sun screen and insect repellent and fatique cream (not sure what the name of this?)

Some people bring some "tablets" to purify their water while some just drink straight from the stream. The guides will tell you which stream to drink from as probably not every stream / river is clean.

Just make sure you bring a water bottle or "kidney" (it's a rubber water bag with hose / straw so you can keep the water bag in your bag and just suck on the straw).

The guides and porters will start up the fire and cook the meal for you and boil some water for tea or coffee for dinner.

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