Three of our intrepid group are already down there walking other tracks and trails.
Louise, Caroline and I remain in Brisbane until we fly direct to Hobart on Sunday 5th March 2017.
This week we ordered our breakfasts, dinners and desserts from Strive Foods. Ordering was super easy and because we are not too far away from their shop front we can pick up...no need for postage and then the weight issues taking it back down to Tasmania.
We have been looking at the packing list and making sure that we have everything covered.
Ordering online has been a godsend for us as all three of us work and with other family issues and responsibilities its been good to order and then either pick up or have things delivered.
As I was paying for the third and final visit for a root canal on my tooth, I struck up a conversation with one of the receptionists and she put me on to the Norwex Body Pack with BacLock that is supposed to be great on multi-day hikes...have ordered some and will give them a go.
Today was our last training hit out before our Three Capes Track adventure. We walked with packs that were nearly full loaded. To be fair we hadn't tightened all of the straps etc and once we have all of the supplied on board we will be better prepared.
Learnings from today:
1. Walking with a near fully loaded pack, for a three day, three night hike is a lot different to our
previous day walks and Kokoda Challenges, no support crew to allow you to travel lighter,
2. Fully loaded packs change your centre of gravity, balance and gait and we have new friction
points to contend with and treat,
3. We will get to sleep...in huts no less!
4. Weather conditions will most likely be close to what we have experienced in the Kokoda
Challenge Gold Coast walks.
Hoping to be able to post some great pics from the walk....
Maybe another Team Kickarder video - Three Capes Track 2017....