Trek Grading

Challenging Trek

This is a trek which will appeal to those wanting to push themselves a little further, you will need to be undertaking a regular exercise program and have a good level of fitness and be up for a challenge. You can expect to spend up to 10-12 hours trekking each day at a steady pace, on rocky marked and unmarked trails, with some steep inclines and declines. Treks may involve carrying a day pack or a full pack weighing up to 15kg, in remote sections of the Larapinta Trail in variable weather conditions.

Australian Walking Track Grade 3 – Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.

Some Australian Walking Track Grade 4 – Bushwalking experience required. Tracks are long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

Fitness and Preparation – A regular fitness program that involves at least 3 to 4 sessions per week of aerobic activity, along with hill walking with a pack and trekking on uneven surfaces.

Treks
3 Day Larapinta Trail Experience
6 Day Highlights from the Larapinta Trail
9 Day Journey Towards Mt Sonder

Epic Trek

This trek will appeal to those wanting to explore very remote wilderness regions, whilst carrying a day pack or full pack weighing up to 20kg. You can expect to spend up to 10+ hours trekking on unmarked, rocky, steep, uneven terrain – potentially in very adverse weather conditions. You will accept that due to the nature of the terrain and remote locations, evacuations may be very difficult. A high level of mental and physical fitness is required.

Mostly but not limited to Australian Walking Track Grade 4 – Bushwalking experience required. Tracks are long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

Fitness and Preparation – An excellent level of fitness is required. At least 4 times per week a cardio/aerobic session combined with some long distance, full pack carrying walks and hikes over steep and uneven terrain.

Treks
Super 6 Day Larapinta Trail – (day pack only)
5 Day Mt Giles Explorer – (full pack trip)
16 Day End to End Larapinta Trail