Adventure Fitness

Consider training with 15-20kg of weight so that the recommended 12kg on the track will be lighter than what you're used to. This will offset the strength-sapping impact of PNG's humidity. If you are planning to use trekking poles, train with them now. (They are common now so no-one will think you're strange).

We all have busy lifestyles so if this is not possible, a hike into the hills every two or three weeks would be beneficial. We believe this will really help you enjoy your time on the expedition. 

Never do on the Track what’s not been tested by you (for months) in training. That is, if you haven’t tried it during months of advanced training, don’t succumb to last-minute “bright ideas” (from yourself or others) on the Track unless it has proven okay for you many times in training, for example:

• Don’t wrap your feet or toes in sports tape!
• Don’t buy new boots or socks just before going on the Track!
• Don’t wear new clothes!