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Miranda Fazzalari
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
The 16 Day Larapinta End to End does it for me. There is no better way to truly immerse yourself in nature by experiencing the amazing Tjoritja National Park and Larapinta Trail from start to finish. Sleeping under the brilliant night sky for 16 days is something you will never forget.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
I would love to hike the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Over 4200 km, what an adventure! Hiking through the American wilderness for 5 months would be a once in a life time experience, something you would never forget. The trail passes through many incredible landscapes so different from those here in Australia.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
My set of hiking poles. They help me to hike all day in challenging terrain with a fully loaded pack. They provide additional support and balance, reduce lower limb loading and fatigue and are great for pointing out cool things during a hike.
Declan Hunn
Senior Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
South Coast Track for its variability of terrain, the physical challenge and being able to walk through a culturally significant landscape in lutruwita/Tasmania
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
Traverse of South Georgia Island, for a true remote wilderness experience and the backdrop of the southern ocean.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
A quality waterproof jacket to cut out wind, rain and snow!
Riley Hunt
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
16 Day End to End: To experience the Larapinta trail in its entirety is something special. It’s a rewarding challenge with everyday providing unique terrain, views and revealing another beautiful facet to Tjoritja. 16 days of good food and good company, what’s not to like.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
Snowman (Bhutan): Having travelled the mountain country of Nepal and Northern India and enjoying the village to village hiking, I’m looking forward to covering some of the remote and wild eastern Himalayas along the Snowman Trek.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
My Buff: Trusty, versatile, light and colourful. This simple cylindrical piece of fabric has provided me much comfort doubled over as a beanie substitute or neck warmer. Being versatile I’ve also found it handy as UV protection for the face and even used 2 as makeshift mitts from time to time. Rarely travel without.
Dan Keys
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
I can’t get enough of our Purnululu / Bungle Bungles trek. A highlight is establishing a base camp deep in Piccaninny gorge. The magic grows with each sunrise lighting up the incredible sandstone cliffs towering above. The sense of adventure is real with diverse landscapes just waiting to be explored. There are options to do it all with caving, swimming through sections and climbing rocky boulder jams. You get a glimpse of the spiritual connection the traditional owners, Gija and Jaru peoples have with this amazing place. There’s nothing else like the Bungle Bungles on the planet.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
I would love to experience the Laugavegur Trail in Iceland. It seems wild and otherworldly. Super dramatic landscapes full of contrast with glaciers, lava fields, hot springs and huge wind swept valleys. I think it would feel like you’re at the end of the earth.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
Can’t be out there without my leatherman. It gets worked every tour and it is the first thing I pack.
Jen Kreusser
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
Favourite trek trip would probably be End 2 End Larapinta Trek, because I love sharing the guests journey of connection with this landscape, to each other and themselves. They are always filled with rich experiences for me, and I love being part of that journey for our guests.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
I’d like to go hiking in the southern part of Germany, Bavaria, just to experience those steep mountains and summer vegetation, people and culture.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
For my guiding to be bullet proof, I need really great sleep. Cliche perhaps, though a small quality blow-up pillow and earplugs help me to get that!
Tori Nall
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
End to End tours on the Larapinta have to be one of my favourites, if I had to pick! Seeing people develop an appreciation and understanding for the rugged terrain and complex history and culture has to be one of my top reasons I enjoy guiding. People fall in love with the simplicity of walking over a longer duration and become attached to what the red centre has to offer.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
Canada, I would love to explore the mountains and have countless people from tours tell me about their amazing experiences.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
My much loved and patched osprey backpack. It has a few squeaks from my adventures however it withstands the abuse I put it through!
Lani Priday
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
It would have to be the South Coast Track with the End to End Larapinta Trail a very close second! It really does have it all, complete wildernesses, mountains, beaches, rainforest and wild rivers. The challenge of being fully self-sufficient, and needing to be adaptable and ready for any challenges it can throw at you. Watching people grow and take on this challenging hike is amazing and the accomplishment once arriving at Cockle creek is rewarding.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
Currently planning to head back to Nepal but also love having no set plans and go where there is a different culture and finding hikes when in the country from the locals. I believe having no set plans can leave you open to opportunities you may otherwise miss, getting as remote as possible is also a big bonus.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
There are definitely more than 1 item you need but I guess I do really love my Suunto watch, being able to keep track of km’s and time to make sure we can enjoy the day and also stay on track for a great trip.
Kenna Reid Clark
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
South Coast Track in SW Tassie is a close second but I’m gonna have to go with the Kakadu Explorer. Being out for an extended time with everything we need in our packs and no track to follow is pretty magic. I’ve been lucky to get out on a few seasons worth of Kakadu trips now and although we always find more amazing things up there it feels awesome to become familiar with such a wild place too.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
How long is a piece of string…Off the top of my head I’d love to get over to Iceland and Norway to experience the stark landscapes, nordic culture and I’m a fan of the folklore too.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
Well I don’t wear pants very often but I do have to say that my Mont Tempest Rainpants have been bloody bombproof and I love getting them out because it means we’re in some pretty wild and wooly weather. Gotta love the suspenders and they’re going strong after a good few years of guiding and personal missions.
Michael Smigielski
Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
The 16 day Larapinta End to End. It gives you sufficient time to really steep yourself in the landscape and get a feel for the subtle yet profound beauty to be discovered out here. I also really enjoy getting the chance to properly get to know my guests and share the incredible experience of walking the entire trail with them.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
I’d love to return to the Andes, particularly in Peru. The energy, the immensity, the remoteness, and the overwhelming presence of the mountains is unlike anything I’ve experienced elsewhere. Also, the rich indigenous history and culture there has always interested me.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
A good night’s sleep is the basis of everything. So, I’d say all the pieces of gear that go into facilitating that. Sleep aside however, my Mont Icicle for those frosty mid-winter mornings or sunrise views upon Rutjupma.
Mitch Wilson
Senior Guide
What is your favourite Trek Tours Australia trip and why?
Frenchmans Cap. It’s got it all….stunning views, challenging terrain, pristine alpine lakes, constantly changing vegetation. It feels like a 2 week adventure packed into 5 days. The short, sharp scramble to the summit is worth it for the panorama deep into the mountains of the South West.
What hike/ wilderness (anywhere on the planet) would you really want to experience and why?
I’d love to go trail running in Chamonix, France. The mountains look amazing, the trails look phenomenal.
Number one piece of outdoor kit needed for your guiding to be bulletproof?
My gardening knee mat. Comes in handy for making any surface good to sit on. Makes sharp rocks soft, makes muddy and wet surfaces dry, makes cold spots warm. All this and it weighs next to nothing. Can highly recommend the small price tag for the comfort it adds to every trip.
