TREK & FIELD SKILLS TRAINING

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This course covers all the basic skills of hiking for up to five days and 4 nights. Most hikers start their hiking journey with little or no skills; spend too little or too much on gear they don't need or shouldn't have; then struggle on their treks thinking that's what's it all about. Sadly, that's not what hiking is about. Don't spend years wasting time and money getting into hiking. Get a head start. Do this course.
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COURSE OVERVIEW
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This is an enjoyable weekend course (2 days/1 night) out bush learning the basics of hiking. All attendees will receive a list of the kit they need for the course which they will use on the course. With packs on their backs, they head out bush and learn the skills in real time, real-world conditions. Lessons are practical based. There is no judging or expectations. It is about learning skills that will last for a lifetime.

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Lake Eildon NP, VIC ex Eildon
Ikara-Flinders Rangers NP, SA, ex Hawker
Namadji NP, ACT, ex Tharwa Visitor Info Centre
 

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Take your hiking journey to the next level and experience the freedom of cross country trekking (CCT) or 'bushwalking'. Only a small percentage of hikers ever transition to the the amazing world of bushwalking. But it is not for the faint hearted. If you like the comfort zone of trails, water tanks and signage, this course may be a bit intimidating.
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This course is structured to transition mid to experienced hikers to the basic level of cross-country trekking. On these courses, many experienced hikers are surprised at the differences between trail hiking and cross-country trekking. Equipment, technique, skills and fitness are just some of the things that need to be learned from scratch or adapted to this specialised but amazing form of recreational bushwalking.
 
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Alpine National Park, VIC ex Mansfield
Ikara-Flinders Rangers NP, SA, ex Hawker
Namadji NP, ACT, ex Tharwa Visitor Info Centre
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This is one of our most popular courses and its no wonder given more than 70% of solo hiker son the Larapinta Trail are women! We are proud to have supported more than 3000 solo women since 2016. In that time we have built an incredible knowledge base to help solo women hikers plan for their epic trek. This is a must do course.
 
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This is an online, eleven part course course delivered through our online training portal. The course provides practical information, checklists, images and videos about hiking the Larapinta Trail End to End (E2E) as a solo woman. This course, like all of our courses, has been developed by us in house. There are extra modules that can be added to your course such as One on One Mentoring and Online Check Ins.

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Online / (Onsite Physical Weekend Course are Available​​)

 

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Solo hiking ranks among the most popular and rewarding outdoor activities in Australia, especially among women. This course is designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge to confidently embark on solo hikes. With our extensive expertise, we provide a solid foundation that enhances your hiking journey, ensuring you are well-prepared for safe and adventurous exploration. 
 
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This is a weekend course involving practical lessons and experiential and scenario training. Subjects covered includes gear and equipment selection, trek planning and preparation, emergency signalling, trail safety and wellbeing and much more. While the course will be run as a group, each student will be required to carry out individual and solo tasks for both day and night activities.



COURSE LOCATIONS​
 
Lake Eildon NP, VIC ex Eildon
Ikara-Flinders Rangers NP, SA, ex Hawker
Namadji NP, ACT, ex Tharwa Visitor Info Centre



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Hiker Self Rescue (HSR) is a potentially a life saving skill-set when hiking or spending any time in outdoor or remote areas, and of course, getting hurt and needing evacuation. Knowing how to contain and manage your situation; self-evacuate; initiate emergency communications and signal search and rescue (SAR) teams is crucial to a successful and timely rescue and evac. ​

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is an online, seven part course course delivered through our online training portal. The course provides practical information, checklists, images and videos. This course, like all of our courses, has been developed by us in house. We are actively involved in many search and rescue or medical evacuation operations on the Larapinta Trail each year. We work closely with NT Police, Paramedics and other SAR capabilities.
 
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Online / Onsite Physical Weekend Course are Available

 



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One of the biggest assumptions from hikers about rescue in an emergency is that the rescuers will know exactly where you physically are. That is only partly accurate. Even if you activate a PLB, don't assume the rescue teams ( on foot or in a helicopter, etc.) will be able to see you easily when they get to your location. They often can't find people easily and sometimes miss them all together, delaying or compromising the evacuation or rescue. This is a must-do course for people serious about their safety while out hiking or trekking. 
 
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This is a day and night ( 930am - 930pm) course that will cover all the essentials for day and night emergency signalling. This is a practical course in which students are shown the methods, techniques and tools for signalling which includes, but is not limited to, flares, lasers, strobes and reflection devices. There are also practical scenario activities designed to demonstrate the challenges of finding hikers, and the effectiveness of signalling. The course has been developed by LTTS experts with extension search and rescue and military experience in remote areas.

COURSE LOCATIONS​
 
Alpine National Park, VIC ex Mansfield
Ikara-Flinders Rangers NP, SA, ex Hawker
Namadji NP, ACT, ex Tharwa Visitor Info Centre

 
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