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Staying Fit and Healthy Trekking on Kokoda Track

By: Feature Writer Bruce Iliff

The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is considered one of the world's most rugged hikes. While there are risks in hiking the Kokoda trail, these risks can be managed. more...

Safety Preparation for Hiking the Kokoda Track

By: Feature Writer Bruce Iliff

The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea is a considered a tough and dangerous trek. With careful preparation and planning the Kokoda Trail can be a safe hike. more...

Why do Trekkers Die Hiking Kokoda Track?

By: Feature Writer Bruce Iliff

The Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea has a reputation as a dangerous hike for trekkers. Four hikers died on the Kokoda Trail during the 2009 trekking season. more...

Survival 101: Edible Plants

By: Mhairi Shaw

While surviving in the wilderness, you may find yourself relying upon nature for food. Plants are readily available, but not all are safe for human consumption. more...

Survival 101: Preparing for a Campfire

By: Mhairi Shaw

When it comes to surviving in the wilderness, preparing a campfire is one of the most fundamental skills. more...

General Kit Advice for First-Time Backpackers

By: Chiz Dakin

Fitting everything necessary for a backpacking trip into a rucksack, yet still being able to lift it without an anti-gravity machine isn't easy. So how to make it fit? more...

Remote Mountains in Spanish Sierra Nevada's East

By: Chiz Dakin

Although Mulhacen and Veleta are well-known and well-frequented, there are many more remote peaks and valleys in the Spanish Sierra Nevada which are well worth visiting. more...

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