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Welcome Porter Medics to our Team

17/3/2018

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​Let us introduce you to our Porter Medics crew 🚑 our local medics are on each of our Australian Led Kokoda tours and they use their first aid knowledge to look after any medical concerns for their fellow porters while they are trekking. They work closely with the Australian Guide and are constantly learning from them. You cannot miss them in their bright Medic Uniforms and we thank them for being such an important part of the No Roads family.
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Kokoda College and No Roads Health

4/7/2016

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A GREAT MILESTONE - We have been working with The KTF (Kokoda Track Foundation) over the years to support the development of The Kokoda College where Health Care Workers and Teachers could be trained close to their villages. Today Dan Hogarth and Nick Youings from No Roads - Health fly to PNG and on to Kokoda where they will conduct, on behalf of the KTF, an entry level first aid course for prospective Community Health Care Workers. 20+ participants have been nominated to to take part (5 sponsored by the No Roads Expeditions Foundation). This is the next step to providing a sustainable solution to the lack of health care in these villages. Travel safe Dan & Nick - we a super proud of you.
Jo, Peter & Stewart
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Kokoda Trekking Gear Selection - Updated Info

3/7/2016

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Not sure what gear to bring on your Kokoda expedition?

​We have a wealth of information in the form of checklists, equipment descriptions and overview diagrams. Check out a pages on gear selection which is based on thousands of successful trekkers feedback.

​Let us know if you found this helpful or if you have any suggestions yourself.
Gear Selection Info
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Hydration Bladder - Tips for Cleaning

5/6/2016

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I love my hydration bladders (I have a few of them different sizes) but I hate cleaning them. My hydration bladders have the wide tops that open fully so getting inside them is pretty easy to begin cleaning, but then their are the hoses, bite valves and so. Is there an easy way to clean them?

​It turns out discipline in drying the bladder, and a quick clean straight after use are probably the best strategy. A lot of advice is available on the web including a wide range of views about the use of baking soda, white vinegar, and cool drying contraptions. Check some links and videos out in this article. Always check with your manufacturer for specific advice.

​What are your hints and tips, success stories? Comment below and share your advice.
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Kokoda Information Night - 23 June 16

21/5/2016

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Join the experts and find out why Kokoda must be trekked in 2017, the 75th Anniversary of the Kokoda Campaign. Resident historian David Howell will both entertain and inform you about this amazing trek, giving you a deeper understanding of an important part of our national identity. And in true Australian style a free drink will await you on arrival.

​Book your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/75th-anniversary-walk-kokoda-track-information-session-tickets-25393171660
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Kokoda - History in Focus - Australian Army

8/4/2016

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The Australian Army History Unit focuses on a range of historically significant of events in the history of Australia's Army. These articles link directly to a range of blog entries relating to many of the key actions in Papua New Guinea along the Kokoda Track, or relevant to the campaign. The are well worth a read along with other history information we have provided on this website.
Kokoda Recaptured
Battle of Ioribaiwa
Battle for Brigade Hill
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels
Milne Bay
Isurava
Brigade Hill
Eora Creek
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Kokoda Training in Building Stairwells?

2/4/2016

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Training in stairwells provides for a great aerobic workout and helps build and strengthen those important leg muscles. Vary stride length (2 steps at a time), alternate your leading foot, and wear a light pack to increase the challenge. For the super keen, add push-ups, lunges and squats at each flat levelled area. Keep clear of doors opening suddenly, watch your step, no injuries please!
Short video: ​http://youtu.be/Ql3JE8RnzSE
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Smartphone Apps and Hiking

16/3/2016

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These days there is a smartphone app for everything, and for us trekkers there are a number of great training apps for hiking. I've been using one for a number of years now called "Map My Hike GPS Hiking" by MapMyFitness Inc. It is just one of a range of apps all named MapMy.... with variants for running, cycling, dog walking, walking, and general fitness. Free and paid versions exist, for Android and Apple devices.

​I find this particular app helpful to help me track my progress by recording my workout time, distance, track by GPS, pace, elevation and other related information. This all helps me track my performance between different workouts to see if I am improving, and provide me with some benchmarks for later hikes. I can also see my routes and others nearby to try.

​I'm sure you have your favourite app that you use, let us know below in the comments.
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Training Walk - Mt Dandenong - Sun 20 Mar 16

15/3/2016

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The Glasgow Track at the end of Glasgow Rd in Montrose (Victoria) is a short yet excellent training ground for anyone planning on doing a walk into the mountains eg Kokoda, Everest, Rinjani or Kilimanjaro. Come and train for your upcoming expedition or just come and get out, into the great outdoors.

​Our FREE weekend walks are conducted by 1 or 2 of our trained staff who will be on hand to answer any of your questions. Even if you are not booked on one of our trips, you are still welcome to join us and bring friends with you. Please register so we can update you as needed on the walk.

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Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (AEDT)
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WHERE
Glasgow Rd, Montrose, Victoria 3765, Australia
Register Here
Glasgow Track
Great views from this track of Melbourne
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March Training Walk at Mt Dandenong (Vic)

7/3/2016

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The Glasgow Track at the end of Glasgow Rd in Montrose is a short yet excellent training ground for anyone planning on doing a walk into the mountains eg Kokoda, Everest, Rinjani or Kilimanjaro.
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Come and train for your upcoming expedition or just come and get out, into the great outdoors. Our FREE weekend walks are conducted by 1 or 2 of our trained staff who will be on hand to answer any of your questions. Even if you are not booked on one of our trips, you are still welcome to join us and bring friends with you. 

WHEN
Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (AEDT)
WHERE
Glasgow Rd, Montrose, Victoria 3765, Australia
REGISTER
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/training-walk-glasgow-track-mt-dandenong-tickets-20069772229
Glasgow Track, Mount Dandenong
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