Hi Neville,



We would be pleased to help with info. We walked the track in Sept/Oct 06.

That time of year he will also need to take a set of thermal underwear as
the area around Myola gets extremely cold.

If you would like to email us at belken1@... we can also send
you some photos etc on what to expect.

A good quality warm sleeping back is also essential as well as we mentioned
previously - good boots with ankle support.

Plenty of socks in separate sealed bags. Towards the end of the track
everything might be wet, tired and a little worse for wear - but putting on
a nice fresh pair of dry socks is a good way to start the day.



Regards,

Belinda & Ken



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From: aushiker@... [mailto:aushiker@...] On
Behalf Of Ralph Ditton
Sent: Saturday, 15 March 2008 6:40 PM
To: aushiker@...
Subject: RE: [Aushiker] KoKoda



Welcome.

You son's trip depends on the "diplomatic hoo haa" by our illustrious PM
Kevin from my home state and yours. <g>

BelKen would be the best person to advise and hopefully he sees your post.

If not, write to him direct. His address is in the "From" subject line.

I hope to do it myself in the next few years.

Cheers

Ralph

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From: aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au
[mailto:aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au]
On
Behalf Of nevdrews
Sent: Saturday, 15 March 2008 5:49 PM
To: aushiker@yahoogroup <mailto:aushiker%40yahoogroups.com.au> s.com.au
Subject: [Aushiker] KoKoda

Hi
I have just stumbled upon this group while searching for a similar
group in Queensland. My name is Neville. I'm interested in anyone who
can give me advice on the type and brand name of equipment that you
would recommend for the Kokoda Trail. My son who is 16 years of age
will be doing the trip in late June.

Any comments would be appreciarted

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