Preparation How To Videos
The Kokoda Trail, Mt Wilhelm, Everest Base Camp & Kilimanjaro are amazing adventures but prior to the trip you can feel a little under prepared for your journey and wish to seek a little advice. The below videos are intended to take away some of the confusion so that you are better prepared. View our videos and subscribe to our You Tube channel for more up coming videos.
First Aid Kits & what they should contain
When trekking in Remote area's you should always be mindful of what items you may require to treat any aliments that may occur as if you are on the Kokoda trail or Kilimanjaro you will not be able to purchase any such items. Everest Base Camp treks (and Nepal lodge trekking in general) you can [...]
Items you should carry in your day pack
This video details the items you should carry in your day pack as overloading your self will bring excess strain on yourself. Packing and sorting your gear will always be a personal preference however there are many such items you should carry that will be required throughout the day and avoid constantly digging through your [...]
Cold climate trek gear for Everest Base Camp and MT Kilimanjaro explained
This video will walk you through the items you require to trek in cold climates at altitude. Simply using ski field clothing will not suffice and will be very uncomfortable whilst trekking, you will require items to keep you warm and safe. Being cold at altitude can lead to altitude sickness such as AMS, HACE [...]
More Hints and Tips
Getting Healthy for 2017
Getting healthy for 2017 With Christmas and the new years celebrations behind you what do you plan to do with yourself in 2017! If you are like me you battle with the bulge every year over the Christmas period with all the extravert food on offer and add to the mixture some beverages [...]
Wear your trekking boots on the international flight
Wear your trekking shoes on board your international flight and ensure you pack in your carry on luggage your trekking cloths and sleeping bag. From time to time the airlines loose passengers bags and these may not be recovered before your trek starts. These items can be difficult to replace in Port Moresby.
Gym Lycra Pants For Trekking
You don't need to spend large amounts of money on all of your trekking gear, for instances look at these lycra pants you can get from K Mart or Big W for as little as $10. These are an essential item to keep prickly heat and chaffing at bay.
Hand Sanitiser and hygiene while trekking
Hand Sanitiser and hygiene while trekking Hand Sanitiser and hygiene while trekking Kokoda I cannot stress the importance of your own hygiene while trekking Kokoda, traveling or any other group outdoor activity. One person gets a bug from poor hygiene and it can rip through the whole group in a flash with a [...]
How to load your backpack for trekking the Kokoda trail, Mt Kilimanjaro and more
You could be trekking along the trails of Nepal on your way to Everest Base Camp or sliding down the mountains of the Kokoda trail or even standing at the summit of Kilimanjaro you will need to know how to load your back pack to ensure a safe and stable load is attached to your [...]