Kokoda Track

More info on the coronavirus and updated travel bans for Aussies. It's a fluid situation and we're all doing the best we can. I will keep the updates coming as they come to hand.

 

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Today I want to talk about what everyone is talking about - the Coronavirus and of course how it effects your upcoming Kokoda Track journey.

 

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Today I sat down with my daughter and avid adventurer Alyssa Azar and we chatted about fitness from her first Kokoda Track crossing at 8 years old right through to climbing Mt Everest. We really tried to drill down on the fitness required for Kokoda whether you're an active exerciser or office bound and have made the decision to trek Kokoda in the near future. I think there's a lot of value in this episode for everyone. https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/kokoda-campaign/

 

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Nik is the owner of Fitness Perfection in Orange, NSW and last year crossed the Kokoda Track in six days. This year he's heading back for an 8 day crossing to enjoy the experience a little bit more. You can join him if you like. 4th - 13th September 2020 check out https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/kokoda-track/

 

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This week I chat to Dee Warren who trekked Kokoda with me last year. Dee really enjoyed her experience but almost talked herself out of it in the months prior after only one walk at Mt Cootha Brisbane. Dee and I would love to run a Ladies Only Kokoda so if that's something you'd like to do then check the link below and book into Hen's Pen Kokoda Track from the 26th August to 4th September 2020. https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/kokoda-track/

 

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I get a lot of questions from people already booked to trek Kokoda. If you're not trekking with me but would like to get on a zoom or skype call then let's do it. Get in touch [email protected] and my team will check my calendar and set you up. Thanks, Glenn

 

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This week I am chatting to David Vidic who hasn’t yet stepped foot on the Kokoda Track however he has an interesting and inspirational story. David is a dad, has a full time job and a business on the side so it’s fair to say he’s busy. Over time with all he has on he put on weight to a point where he knew he just wasn’t healthy so he started a journey to lose weight, regain control of his life and he set himself a goal of crossing the Kokoda Track to do it. I wanted to share his mindset, his journey to this point and allow you to follow his journey leading up to crossing the track and then we will get him back on at the completion of his challenge. I think this is a great story because so many people tell me that they can’t do the Kokoda Track because they’re unfit, too old, can’t fit in the training, have injuries etc. Whilst others are out there doing something about those issues and improving their life in the process. That, to me, is the essence of what the Kokoda Track is all about. It can change your life. You just have to believe in yourself enough to take that first step. So here’s David’s story. MY KOKODA JOURNEY FACEBOOK PAGE MY KOKODA JOURNEY INSTAGRAM

 

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Welcome back to the Kokoda Track podcast our second episode for 2020 ands this week I am interviewing Heidi Rumsby from Scone in NSW. Heidi completed a six day crossing of the track with me last year as a part of the 98 Gym Kokoda Track adventure. She’s a mum. A business owner. And someone who fell in love with the track and the PNG people as most people tend to do. I think you’ll get some great value out of her story this week. 

 

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Welcome back to the Kokoda Track podcast for 2020. My top tips for getting yourself ready for the Kokoda Track. 1. Mental Fitness 2. Physical Fitness 3. Testing Equipment (Boots etc) 4. History – understand it and have a few key notes or notable stories from different battles to take with you. 5. Consider your local impact. Not all companies do so I feel it’s on us as individual trekkers to consider this and not leave it to the company you’re trekking with. 6. What gifts can you take? 7. What are some of my must haves? Head torch and check your batteries. Wear your boots onto the plane. Take Spare Laces. Rechargeable Battery Pack for your phone/camera etc. Warm Clothes for night time. It can get cold up high. Knee Brace and strapping tape. You may not need them but someone might. Limit amount of gear. Think of the porters. Just take unending amounts of crap. You’re meant to find some discomfort/challenges in all of this. It’s kind of the point.

 

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Here I share a blog post that I wrote for Mountain Designs which is about my Top 10 Tips for successfully crossing the Kokoda Track. I hope you find some great value in these. :-)

 

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