Posts Tagged ‘kokoda track trek leaders’
Kokoda Code of Ethics
July 5th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
We further reduce our overall carry weights by arranging for food drops half way along the Track at Efogi Village. Back Track follows the Code of Ethics as produced by the Kokoda Track Authority.
Kokoda Track numbers on the increase
July 5th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
Despite the overall 54% downturn in trekkers booking on the Kokoda Track in 2010 in comparison with the 2009 numbers; Back Track has experienced an increase in bookings for 2010 and has not followed the downturn experienced by the trekking industry . Our 2011 forward bookings are also very encouraging.
We can only thank our past trekkers for this as the vast majority of our bookings have come through referrals from past happy trekkers. Thank you to all our past Back Track trekkers who have recommended our company to their friends.
Kokoda Team 4 Returns
June 16th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
Team 4 flew into Brisbane yesterday on the daily Air Niugini flight after completing a successful traverse of the Kokoda Track. A large part of this Team was made up of students and teachers from the Cressy School in Tasmania.
On speaking with them it was plain to see that trekking the Kokoda Track is a fantastic experience for young adults. It takes them out of their comfort zone and places them in a totally foreign environment where they have to adapt and perform.
Many of these young leaders of tomorrow said that they would love to do the Track again with friends and family.
Well done Cressy School and on behalf of your trekking company, Back Track Adventures and your trek Leader Jo Macione, it was agreat experience for us as well. You were all great trekkers and great fun. Well done and congratulations on your contribution to another safe and rewarding trek for the whole Team.
“Discovery” of the Lost battlefield on the Kokoda Track?
June 10th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
It was great to see the Channel 7 presentation and the subsequent news paper stories referring to the latest ‘discovery” along the Kokoda Track.
The story was a welcome change to the recent negative articles regarding trekker’s health and safety issues. Hopefully exciting and interesting stories such as this will only encourage Aussies to get up and get out on the Track.
Back Track trek leaders would like to point out to all interested in trekking the Kokoda Track, that this lost battlefield is included in all 2011 trekking itineraries.
Kokoda Team 3 ready to go
May 20th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
Back Track’s Kokoda Track Team 3 starts their trek along the Kokoda Track this weekend. Megan ‘Megs’ Davidson, one of our Trek Leaders, will head this Team. The Team will fly into Kokoda and trek in a north to south direction, ending their trek at Ower’s Corner. A message to the Team – have a great trek!
A quick not – we’ll be releasing out 2011 Kokoda Trail tour trekking dates shortly. Check back soon, or keep an eye on the website – trekkokoda.com.au