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LARAPINTA TRAIL TREK SUPPORT
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Larapinta Trail Trek Support (LTTS) provides top tier trek, trail & field support services for independent and self-guided hikers and trekkers taking on extended-day treks on the Larapinta Trail or off-track, cross-country treks across Central Australia.
Celebrating 20 years of working and hiking on the Larapinta Trail.
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9,899
901,773
19,831
km's driven for transfers since 2016
hikers supported since 2016
food drops since 2016
POPULAR LTTS SERVICES
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POPULAR USEFUL LINKS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 8 October- 530pm - Melb Time (AEDT)
Live Q&A - All Things Larapinta Trail
Booked Out
Live Q&A Session covering a range of planning and preparation subjects for your Larapinta Trail trek. Hosted by the expert LTTS Field Team. Register Your Interest here​
Saturday 18 October - 530pm - Melb Time (AEDT)
Live Q&A - Hiker Emergency Signalling Devices
Live Q&A Sessions cover all the essential emergency signalling devices ( comms, flares, lasers, PLBS, etc) which can be used for hiker self-rescue or alerting authorities. Register Your Interest here
Sunday 12 October - 530pm - Melb Time (AEDT)
Live Q&A - Shes Going Solo
Booked Out
Live Q&A Sessions cover the top 10 planning, preparation and hiking considerations when walking the Larapinta Trail solo, especially E2E. .Hosted by the expert LTTS Field Team. Register Your Interest here
Wed 12 November - 530pm - Melb Time (AEDT)
Live Q&A - All Things Larapinta Trail
Live Q&A Session covering a range of planning and preparation subjects for your Larapinta Trail trek. Hosted by the expert LTTS Field Team. Register Your Interest here
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COACHING AND MENTORING
COACHING
Larapinta Trail GUTS Session™ - 1:1
If you want to a huge leg up on your planning and prep, the GUTs sessions is exactly what you need. The GUTs covers all the key points of planning and preparation considerations and trek tips for a safe, successful and enjoyable trek on the Larapinta Trail. The session is customised to your trek. You can ask specific questions related to your trek to cover your trek plans, gear tips, safety and much more. Highly rated by hikers.
MENTORING
Step Forward Program - Beginners
Completed over five sessions, this is an online 1on1 mentoring program that is the best way to start your multi-day hiking journey. This program is designed for people who want to get into hiking but are not sure where to start. Available from 1 December. Register Your Interest here
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COACHING
Step Forward Session™- 1:1
If you're not sure whether hiking the Larapinta Trail is for you, book in for a Step Forward session. Here we will cover what it takes to hike the Larapinta Trail and what you need to expect and prepare for. The session is customised to your abilities, gear and experience. You will need to complete a self-assessment that will enable us to provide you with a customised coaching session. Very popular with entry-level walkers. Register Your Interest here
MENTORING
SGS Program - Solo Women Hikers
Similar to the Step Forward program, this seven session SGS (Shes Going Solo) Program is entirely focused on mutli-day and extended day hiking for solo women. With a dedicated mentor; 1:1 video sessions; self paced learning and access to a dedicated community group of other SGS mentorees. Available from 1 December. Register Your Interest here
MORE TREK SUPPORT SERVICES
Only 20% of our services are delivered on the Larapinta Trail. LTTS operates across Australia, providing trek support services, training, trekking expeditions, search and rescue services and undertaking trail development projects.
SPECIALISED SERVICES
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Our Search and Rescue (SAR) service provides rapid response taskings on the Larapinta Trail, deploying specialist field teams equipped with advanced IR/thermal UAVs, drones, helicopters, and 4WDs to support operations in remote terrain. We are the only SAR provider with a dedicated focus on night operations, ensuring effective response capabilities under all conditions.
TREKS
Cross Country Trekking / Trek Led
We operate trek expeditions across some of Australia's most remote and spectacular areas which includes the Kimberley and Wet Tropics. These expeditions are trek led and are not tours. They are not suitable for inexperienced hikers. Treks are groups of no more than seven hikers ( 5 hikers, 1 Trek Leader and 1 Trek Paramedic). There is an EOI process for these hikes and are limited in availability. Treks are booked until 2027.
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SPECIALISED SERVICES
Trail Medical Support (TMS) & CASEVAC
We provide baseline trail medical support (TMS) services on the Larapinta Trail to deliver first aid, preventative trail health care (PTHC), casualty monitoring, psychological support and trail evacuations. We also provide support services for complex medical evacuations, incident and site management in support of Pri1 and 2 medical care and evcuations.
TRAIL INFORMATION
Mapping, GIS, Imagery & Gen Info
Our trail information and management service provides comprehensive support for trail planning, safety, risk assessment, and infrastructure management through advanced mapping, geospatial data analysis, and aerial surveying. Utilising industry-leading software and UAV/drone-equipped field teams, we collect high-resolution data to support trail monitoring, emergency response planning, and infrastructure maintenance.
TRAINING & SKILLS DEV
Training / Skills Dev / Scenario Training
We offer a wide range of basic, advanced and specialised hiking and specialised field skills training courses across Australia. Our courses are hands-on, practical based and are delivered on-site by experienced professionals.​ Courses cover hiking, cross country trekking, hiker safety, hiker self defence, emergency signalling and comms, caching, survival and navigation.
VIP/CORPORATE
Exclusive VIP and Corporate Trek Services
Our VIP, corporate, and ministerial clients can access bespoke, luxury-based treks and glamping experiences in some of Australia's most stunning and remote destinations. Designed to be 100% exclusive, discreet, and low-profile, these services offer a highly personalised experience tailored to the unique needs of each client. This offering is strictly by invitation and is not available to the general public.
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LTTS AERIAL FOOTAGE FROM THE TRAIL
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FemmeApex, Trip Advisor
"Exceptional Service. Superb Support.
Highly Recommended"
