World Challenge

Fortnightly Training Walks

We hope you had a wonderful holiday break and your daughter did a little exercise to become accustomed to the trekking in Nepal in December.

Fortnightly Training Walks around Mentone beach (from outside the gym at 3.30pm) started on Tuesday 6th February. Students should bring runners, their training log sheet and a drink bottle.

The next instalment is due and should be lodged with World Challenge.

Late this term or early Term 2, World Challenge will host an evening meeting with a travel doctor who will explain the issues associated with altitude and the immunisations required.

Hint #6: Try learning a few Nepali phrases such as 'namaste' (welcome) to help you acclimatise to being in Nepal.

If your daughter is new to Year 10 or 11 and would like to participate in the trip to Nepal in December please contact Mr Warden on 9581 5208 for more information.

Equipment for WC

Now would be a great idea to look out for some clothing, sleeping bag, hiking boots, etc bargains. A lightweight, small -10 to -15 oC (women) rated sleeping bag will be the hardest item to get so please think about:

1. Borrowing one from a friend.

2. Hiring one from Outsports in Moorabbin (approx $95 for 3 weeks).

3. Buying one (-20 oC for men) in Nepal (approx $100 but limited stock in many of the 40+ shops).

4. Buying the Blackice G1000 (approx $320) or G1300 (warmer but approx $400) from an online store on Aliexpress.com but a VISA/Mastercard must be used to purchase it (I've had no problems with mine).

5. Buying one for over $500 in Australia from MacPac, Kathmandu, Paddy Pullin or an online store that sells Sea-To-Summit sleeping bags.

Hint #7: Please think twice about buying one as it may never be used again and it is a lot of money to spend, especially for a good one.

Mr Michael Warden

World Challenge Leader