Nepal vs Sikkim: A Tale of Two Treks

Ray Baker has recently completed two Himalayan Treks, one in Nepal and one in Sikkim, India. Here, he reflects on both treks - how they…

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The A-Z of Trekking

By Ray Baker The more you trek, the more you discover and Ray Baker shares his insights, learnings and yearnings from years of trekking. A…

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What we eat when trekking the world

By Ray Baker, trek leader When you are at home, you control what you eat and when! But when trekking, whether it is in Nepal,…

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The Diary of a Kokoda Trekker

by Prue Barker Prue decided to accept the challenge—personally and physically—and take on the Kokoda Track. Prue kept a diary on her trekking days and is proud to…

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Himalaya Trek Day-by-Day Diary

Ray Baker is our Director & Trek Leader, and recounts his day-by-day trekking the Indian Himalaya in 2015. Above sea level: Brisbane: 27m Pin Parvati…

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How to prepare for a challenging grade trek

Our Director & Trek Leader, Ray Baker, offers some advice on preparing for a challenging grade trek. Let me define ‘challenging’– physically and mentally. Physically:…

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What You Need To Train For Your Next Trek

Ray Baker, our Director, has been trekking across the globe for 40 years. Recently, he has lead treks to Kokoda, Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro,…

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