Aussie 10 Peaks
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Aussie 10 Peaks
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Aussie 10 Peaks. Adventure Challenge Facts Dates: 20 th – 23 th October 2013 Start:Canberra, Australia Finish:Canberra, Australia Duration:4 Days Hotels:3 nights – Twin Share Meals:All meals provided Group Sizes:Approximately 12 – 15 per group - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Aussie 10 Peaks
Adventure Challenge FactsDates: 20th – 23th October 2013
Start: Canberra, AustraliaFinish: Canberra, AustraliaDuration:4 DaysHotels: 3 nights – Twin ShareMeals: All meals providedGroup Sizes: Approximately 12 – 15 per group Activity: 2 days trekking, one day each side for travel and admin
Costs: $1750 ex Canberra (incl. GST)Fundraising target:$500
Highlights: Fully guided by Australian Trek Leader and Medic Summit Mt Kosciuszko Appreciate the incredible scenery of the Kosciuszko
National Park Cross the famous Snowy River Learn the history of the area
Trip OverviewThink about it – an incredible 2 days of walking across the spectacular main range, with Australia’s only mainland glacial lakes as your backdrop. A challenging 50km hike, bagging the top 10 peaks in Australia as well as visiting all 5 of the remaining glacial lakes....2 days of trekking fun and gorgeous alpine scenery all in your own back yard. The bonus – cross the spectacular Snowy River, discover incredibly beautiful flora and fauna and a beautiful 360 degree mountainous view to take your breath away.
The Aussie 10 Peaks
1.Mt Kosciuszko 2, 228m2.Mt Townsend 2, 209m3.Mt Twynam2, 195m4.Rams Head2, 190m5.‘Unnamed Peak’ on Etheridge Ridge2, 180m6.Rams Head North 2, 177m7.Alice Rawson Peak 2, 160m8.‘Unnamed Peak’ SW of Abbott Peak2, 159m9.Abbott Peak2, 145m10.Carruthers Peak 2, 145m
ItineraryDay no: Activity Location Trekking Duration
1 Depart Canberra Domestic Airport – arrive JindabyneTrek first 3 peaks
Jindabyne 6 hours
2 Trek the next 3 peaks Kosciuszko National Park
9 hours
3 Trek the final 4 peaks – culminates in the summit of Mt Kosciuszko
Kosciuszko National Park
6 hours
4 Depart Jindabyne for Canberra Canberra Domestic 3 hours
What we supply Adventure trek leader and medic All local transfers Day pack for trekking throughout
the day Mates4Mates Trekking shirt and
hat Water purification system
All meals while on the trek All accommodation on the trek National Parks permits and fees Australian War Memorial Tour Satellite Phone Group medical kit
Mates4Mates are fortune to have the services of Adventure Professionals for this trek
Adventure Professionals take great pride in what they do; professionally led adventures that are unsurpassed by anyone in the adventure industry. They live and breathe the adventure with you and will be there every step of the way.
They are experienced in leading treks in the Snowy Mountain regions and it’s their experience and local knowledge that makes the Aussie 10 Peaks such an amazing adventure.
About your Guide:Your leader for this trip is Glenn Azar.
Your trek leader for this trek is Glenn Azar, who is the director of Adventure Professionals. Glenn has been operating in the outdoors for many years in both Australia and overseas as both a guide and a medic. He spent 17 years in the army where he specialised in Aero Medical Evacuation, qualified as a medic and then completed his nursing degree. One his specialties is in adventure travel and he has spent time running expeditions in Papua New Guinea, Nepal, Malaysia and Africa.
Am I up to this?Trekking in Kosciuszko National Park need not be a risky proposition, even if there is snow. Follow our proven training program, speak with our staff regularly to guide you through the preparation phase and you are well on your way to succeeding in this adventure. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is an easy trek and not preparing well. Prepare well, train well and you will find the adventure easy and enjoyable.
If you have any doubts, please speak to our Mates4Mates Team on 1300 4 MATES (1300 462 837).
This is a great 2 day adventure with out the long haul travel – so if time away from work is an issue, then this trip is your answer – short, quick, simple, challenging and so much fun!!!
Register NowSimply complete the Registration Form available at mates4mates.org Hurry as places are limited!Trekking not your thing but still want to help?Mates4Mates appreciations any support you can give. Help a Brave Mate in their rehabilitation journey by sponsoring one of them to complete this amazing adventure.
Or simply make a tax deductible donation by Online Transfer: Bank: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)Account Name: Mates4Mates.org LimitedBSB Number: 064 001Account Number: 1152 0407Reference: Please let us know your details so we can send you a receipt
Or use the DONATE NOW button on our website: mates4mates.org
