I took 2 batteries with me on this trip and thats all I had. I was so nervous about running out of battery I never used the second battery. I took a total of 370 pictures (164 in the last 24 hours when I realised I had a lot of charge left).
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Larapinta Gear
This is a basic check list of everything that went it my pack for this trip. For my up-to-date gear list including brands see here. Sleeping/Evening (g) Walking (g) Eating/Drinking (g) Emergency/Health (g) Other (g) Sleeping bag 855 Hat 207 Pots 277 Freesole 34 Camera 210 Liner 139 Shoes 1345 Stove + bag 125 Tampons 8 30 Camera battery 19 […]
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Food Drops
Where? Official Information There are 3 main drop locations. If you are doing this track without help from a friend and a car these are the only food drops you should think about: Stanley Chasm (private, no locker room it’s stored behind the kiosk) Ellery Creek Ormiston Gorge Glen Helen Resort is a 4th option, but note it is a […]
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My Larapinta Route
Day Actual Route km Time Original Plan Hindsight route 1 Wallaby Gap 13.5 5.5 Wallaby gap Wallaby Gap 2 Simpsons Gap 10.3 4 Simpsons Gap Simpsons Gap 3 Mulga Camp 14.3 4 Mulga Camp Mulga Camp 4 Millers Flat 19.5 7 Jay Creek Millers Flat 5 Stanley Chasm 4.9 2 Stanley Chasm Stanley Chasm 6 Brinkley Bluff 10 4.5 Rest […]
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Why Did It Take You So Long?
I took 21 days to complete the Larapinta trail. That includes 2 zero days and 3 resupply points. (Post: My Route) There are 2 main reasons I took this long. 1. I had the time. 2. I was nervous about being unfit. When I did my walk, I was at university and had a 4 week holiday. I could plan […]
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