I would have no concerns about trekking again,,this is just one of those things that happens from time to time. The flight in , or out is part of the overall experience.Still, its an absolute tradgedy, but I really hope that it doesnt put people off trekking kokoda,its a wonderful experience and something to be proud of after youve done it.Rhonda…[Read more]

To Johnsford and Paulo.We were very saddened to hear of your loss, you guys are in our thoughts and prayers.Peter, Rhonda and Anne.Trek 521.IMGP0223.jpg

QUOTE(Efrat Nakash @ 21 Jul 2009, 06:25 AM) [snapback]9804[/snapback]Thank you all for your terrific tips. They are really helpful in preparing my upcoming trek.I would suggest reconsidering the idea of bringing balloons for kids. They explode quickly, leaving litters which degrade very slowly (if at all). I would suggest small notebooks and…[Read more]

your right mate..Im taking the piss out of myself.I do that a lot..

I still woke up with an ugly face…..it was exactly the same one I went to bed with.

We only used missed out on using a hut twice on our trek.But those that had dome tents set up there tents without the nylon flys inside the huts a couple of times. Its a good way to keep the mozzies off you in the lower lying areas..

Our group of 8 stayed at Orohaven over night and found it to be just great.Its a great way to get into the swing of things before heading off into the bush.Good work Gail.Peter.

hello Charisse…Im Peter.

Hi all.What Gail says is true about people reading the forum but not posting.Of the 8 trekkers in our group, I was only one who had posted,even though the others read the forum almost daily.It would be far more interesting if everyone just made even a litttle comment, rather than just the regular few.

youve really got to respect these guys…

Hi GailYou might want to mention the do's and dont's about wandering around Port Moresby without a contingent of SAS to look after you.

We only stayed in our tents for 1 night on the whole trek.The biggest problem with animals on the trek comes from the village dogs, cats and rats

We had lunch with these guys on the track, a great bunch.

Some guys get all the luck.

I just got back from PNG 3 days ago, I carried my own pack, it was rough going but I managed to get through it ok.Carrying your own pack does give you a sense of acheivement but it also slows you down and you don't have a porter to help you over the rough stuff.I trained for a full year with about 18 kgs on my back every time I went for a walk or…[Read more]

Hi demitry.Welcome to the forum.

I prefer the long ones myself.We all get wobbly legs, its just the strain and stress that we put them through walking over hill and dale with back packs on.

Hi craig.My wife and I got our self inflating sleeping mats from katmandou, when they had a 50% off sale.We got the full length ones although a lot of people prefer the 3/4 length.Your best bet is to go to the shops and try some out.Anaconda has a great selection as well and have sales all the time.

Hi fluppy.We all bought a set of skins each to walk in and they have made a huge difference.We no longer suffer from muscle pain either while we are walking or the day after,they are great.My son is in the military, he and all his mates wear them while on exercise in the scrub and swear by them.http://www.skins.net/au/en/default.aspxcheck them out.

Ive always walked without rain protection unless its very cold.I agree with the others about rain being better than sweat.