This week I sat down with Renee to chat about how she felt after her Kokoda Track experience and what were her highlights, low points, unexpected pieces etc. We touched on her training and what she would do differently knowing what she knows now. :-) KOKODA FITNESS PROGRAM KOKODA TRACK - TREKKING 2024  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I sat and chatted with Penny who trekked Kokoda only three weeks ago after waiting for three years due to the pandemic. She had some great insights. KOKODA FITNESS  TREK KOKODA  KOKODA FITNESS TREK KOKODA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I am having a high-energy chat with Tara after her recent Kokoda Track and Northern Beaches adventure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I have the pleasure of having Emma back on the show and taking about her recent Kokoda Experience. Also I have released my 8 week KOKODA FIT program which is a fitness program designed to get you fit and ready for your trek across the Kokoda Track. Click the link below to check it out: KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have finally released my 8 week KOKODA FIT program which is a fitness program designed to get you fit and ready for your trek across the Kokoda Track. Click the link below to check it out: KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I sat down and chatted to Andrew, Emile and Scott sat down and chatted collectively about their Kokoda Track experience for ANZAC 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Clair Whelan popped in via zoom right before her Kokoda Track experience. We will do a follow up to see how close to the mark we were in what she would experience in Papua New Guinea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Sheree Ramsay shares her Kokoda experience and compares it to other adventures she has done including the Aussie 10 Peaks and Dog Sledding in the Yukon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kokoda Track three years in the making and now Emma is only six weeks away. Here's her chat about what she's expecting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone's Kokoda experience is unique and this week Jay Martin from Sydney is sharing his recent experience on the Kokoda Track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I sat down and did a chat with Penny about Kokoda but this was a different one because Penny hasn't done the track as yet. :-) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have just returned from the Kokoda Track ANZAC double and thought I would share some of my experiences with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After returning from Kokoda yesterday I invited Jules in today to chat on the show and she was fortunate enough to say yes so you get to hear someone's experience hot off the track. I hope you enjoy the messages and stories Jules' and I share about our last week on the track. https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kokoda season is here. After three years and many false starts we are finally ready to get back to doing what we love with people we love. If you see me on the track, come and say g'day.https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I sat and chatted to Nathan Whittington who trekked with me back in 2015 as a young soldier who had lost his left leg due to an accident. https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am answering questions around the Kokoda Track and this week I have seven questions by Tara that came via facebook. If you would like me to answer any questions then please feel free to send them through and I will do my best to get them on the show for you. INSURANCE for Trekking INSURANCE for Trekking INSURANCE for Trekking INSURANCE for Trekking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back not only for the podcast but back trekking Kokoda in 2023. To get involved check out all the available dates below. KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well it feels like we will finally be allowed back onto the Kokoda Track in 2022 so here's a little reboot of the podcast to get us excited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a long time between episodes so I wanted to drop in with an update and to commit to more episodes in the coming months. Maybe one or two a month depending on how I go getting people to come on and record their experiences on the track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn and Tatum recently ran a facebook live to chat about the state of play along the Kokoda Track. It was a good chat and we had some great questions so we thought we'd share it here. :-) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Everyone, There was a stuff up with my laptop and I wasn't able to get the Zoom feed happening on Wednesday so I have rescheduled to Sunday at 4pm. My apologies for the stuff up. All the details you need are on the Adventure Professionals facebook page. Click below to access. Kokoda Info NightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I have been away with everything happening this year but we're back. KOKODA INFO ZOOM:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87349182171See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Glenn and Tatum walk you through the second half of the Kokoda Track from their perspective. Thank you for all the wonderful feedback throughout this time. I have been energised by your kind words and by you asking me to stick to bringing out episodes even when we know we can't be out on the track together. www.adventureprofessionals.com.au 
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A short episode to share with you the briefing from Brigade Hill. This is a briefing I deliver at Mission Ridge before we head to Brigade Hill. It sets the scene for the service we hold on Brigade Hill. 
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This week I sat down with Tatum O'Toole and we walked through the Kokoda Track experience from leaving Brisbane to arriving at the half way mark. Enjoy. :-) 
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Lest We Forget 
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Here's the Kokoda Track from the experience of someone walking it from start to finish for the first time. 
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Whilst we're currently not out on the Kokoda Track I wanted to encourage you to stay in the fight. This was an important message for the troops in 1942 and it's a great message for you today. 
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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 info@adventureprofessionals.com.au 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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The ever smiling Maxine popped into the Adventure Professionals office in Brisbane this week on her way back to the West Coast. It was great to sit and chat all things Kokoda. :-) From a major injury and operation to making the decision to cross the Kokoda Track. This is an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles to achieve your bucket list items. 
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I recently trekked the Kokoda Track with the Terry White Chemmart group who raised money for Ovarian Cancer Australia. This week I got to chat with Pharmacist Christine Timms about her Kokoda Track experience. 
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Scott is a school teacher at Sirius College and recently trekked the Kokoda Track with an amazing group of young students from Years 9 to 11. This is his story of what was an amazing experience. Sirius College Kokoda Track Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bufa3M5MWS8&fbclid=IwAR2GwnCFZlEonaM8RENbV9UuCn-7cYgVdxC-VSdqd6zsna5KDzzt0lYiHEU 
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This week I dropped into Facebook HQ in Sydney to interview Dave Fernandez who completed the Kokoda Track in a six day crossing with the 98 Gym team in July this year. Dave is a great bloke who was the life of the party along the track so we re-live some of those moments including what is no known as Speedo-Gate or the 'Speedo Incident'. Heaps of laughs and great tips on trekking the Kokoda Track this week. :-) www.adventureprofessionals.com.au 
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I'm in between Kokoda Track adventures and wanted to pop in and answer some questions I had around packing lists. Specifically as to why some lists differ so here it is. Enjoy. :-) 
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This week I had a great chat with Marty Vasterink who has a unique connection to the Kokoda Track that he didn't know about until just before he took on the challenge to trek the track. 
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Ross Thompson spent a few years at school Lae, PNG so definitely had an infinity for the place. This was cemented even further after trekking the Kokoda Track. Trek Mat: https://www.mountaindesigns.com/equipment/sleeping/sleeping-mats/pro-38-sleeping-mat/BP90139843 Back Packs: https://www.mountaindesigns.com/equipment/packs-bags/hiking-packs/explorer-65l-hiking-pack/BP90141001 
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Alex made the decisions to trek Kokoda and decided to do it alone and carry her own pack. This is her experience. My favourite Sleeping mat for the Kokoda Track: https://www.mountaindesigns.com/equipment/sleeping/sleeping-mats/pro-38-sleeping-mat/BP90139843 
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Gary Campbell dropped into the Project 180 studio this week and chatted about his Kokoda Track experience from ANZAC 2019. It was a great chat and we dug deep on the how's and why's behind the Kokoda Track experience. 
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This week I chat to Ash English who is one of the rare breed who treks Kokoda more than once. We chat about the differences in his experiences and why he wants to go again. There's a lot of great content in this weeks chat. I hope you enjoy this episode. 
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Karen McIntyre is the funraising co-ordinator for an amazing charity Act for Kids and organised a Kokoda Track adventure as a fundraiser. Once she made the decision to take on the track herself she changed her life with an amazing physical transformation. This is her inspiring story. :-) 
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It's always interesting to get the perspective of different ages and stages of life from the people who trek the Kokoda Track and this week I sat down wuth 15yo Jayda who is the youngest person I've had on the show. I really enjoyed chatting with Jayda and getting her perspective on the entire Kokoda experience. 
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This week I finish with the Narabri boys Kenny, Jase and Goobs who trekked with Nev Owers for his 50th Birthday and what a trek it wasI hope you enjoy the show. :-) 
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This week I chat to Nev Owers out on the Kokoda Track as he treks to celebrate his upcoming milestone birthday. A great trip, great adventure and really good chat. http://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/ 
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Linda is a good friend who tackled the Kokoda Track with me for ANZAC 2019. This is her story. http://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/kokodatrack/ 
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I have just returned from back to back Kokoda Track adventures one of which was with Act for Kids who raised an amazing $259,000 thus far for abused and neglected children. If you'd like to get involved then head on over to: http://everydayhero.com.au/event/kokoda2019 This week I speak to Jaimee Macintyre on her 2nd Kokoda Track experience. This was recorded in real time whilst out trekking the track. I also chat about the Kokoda Blues and what to do about them 
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I get this question a lot so I thought I would answer it for you here. 
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In 2015 Jay Walkerden took the majority of his team from Nova 106.9 across the Kokoda Track. This was Jay's second crossing of the track and I thought it would be interesting to chat around a boss taking their team away and what they hoped to achieve by this. As a part of that trip we did a documentary with Channel 7 and Nova 106.9 to raise money and awareness for Mates4Mates.org You can see that documentary here: KOKODA TRACK DOCO 
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Becserved 15 years in the Australian Army and suffered a debilitating illness which potentially changed her life forever but she overcame the odds to redeploy. Hear how the Kokoda Track played it's part in that journey. 
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After 34 years in the Army walking the Kokoda Track was always going to have a special significance for Rob Vonk but there were some surprises in store on an emotional and physical level. Walking with his Daughter Gabby was something special and his fondest memory. This is easily my favourite episode to date because it really highlights the 'life changing' part that is so important on the Kokoda Track. I can't thank Rob enough for opening up and being so real about his journey. You will get so much from this episode as a result of his willingness to do so. 
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This week I sat down with my daughter Alyssa Azar who has trekked across the Kokoda Track eight times including as an 8yo back in 2005, a journey which eventually lead to her climbing Mt Everest twice being the youngest Australian to successfully stand on the summit and the youngest woman to ever do so from both the North and South sides of the mountain. Now Alyssa is putting her years of adventure experience and expertise into preparing training programs to help people get fit for adventure. 
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I was very fortunate to get some time chatting to Kokoda veteran Roy Arthy. I am very excited to be able to share this episode with you. 
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Today I chat to Tatum who won her Kokoda Track adventure with Nova 106.9 in Brisbane. Tatum loves travel, loves adventure and so it made sense she would love Kokoda. This is her story. 
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Kerri first trekked the Kokoda Track with me a few years ago with thanks to Mates4Mates who look after veteran health. Now she's going back and this time she's raising money for Act4Kids an amazing charity that works with abused and neglected children. 
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This week I thought I would sit and answer some of your most pressing questions around trekking the Kokoda Track. I trust you will find some great value in this one but if you have a question I haven't answered then get in touch and let me know. More than happy to answer yours as well. 
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This week I have combined two short episodes into one. First is Kila Eddie. My man on the ground. Kila is the head guide and company owner in PNG who looks after all of the modern day Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels who help guide trekkers across the track safely. Kila is a bit nervous to be talking in an interview like this but in the end he enjoyed the experience. I have so much love and respect for this man and all he's done for the people of Alola on the Kokoda Track. I back up that talk with Mick Lay a former soldier of 22 years who has served everywhere from Timor to the Middle East. Mick and I served in the Army together in Townsville back in the late 90's and he is now leading trips with me along the Kokoda Track. I man I have immense respect for. I think you will get an enormous amount out of this episode as you hear from the men on the ground with your Kokoda Track experience. 
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This week we have a fantastic episode for you. John Tannock walked the Kokoda Track at 68yo but that’s only a small part of the story.  His father was wounded in the battle of Oivi/Gorari. A pivotal battle which saw 133 Australians killed in action and 225 wounded.  The battle that broke the Japanese forces and sent them back to the beach heads where they were eventually defeated.  John spent a large chunk of time and his own money to have a monument built to his Dad and his Dad’s mates.  
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In this episode I sat down with Jaimee Macintyre trekked the Kokoda Track to raise funds and awareness for the White Ribbon Foundation, a cause that means a lot to her. I have always believed the Kokoda Track to be a spiritual adventure and with this in mind it was great to sit and hear just how profound this experience was for Jaimee in allowing her to process her past and move forward into a bold new future. So much more than just a jungle trek. 
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A short trailer so you can get an idea of what to expect from the upcoming podcast series. 
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