Larapinta Trail - June 2013
Posted: Mon 13 May, 2013 3:07 pm
We are doing the Larapinta from East to West in June, starting on the 7th from Alice. I have ordered the JC book on the trail but it is in transit and I have a few questions that need some feedback:
1/ Flies - will there be many buzzing around in June ?
2/ Runners - our preffered footware for trekking, any issues with runners on the trail ?
3/ Food Caches- can we just wrap up the food in a tough plastic bag, the food drops are going to be put in by a transport operator. I imagine there are enclosed facilities to hold them in.
4/ Food drop locations - what would be the best two locations for caches if we are going E > W ?
5/ Side trips - we are going E>W so if we walk the trail quickly (most probably) then we can use extra days at the western end instead of hangling around Alice. Any suggestions on what side trips we can do in that area ?
Thanks
1/ Flies - will there be many buzzing around in June ?
2/ Runners - our preffered footware for trekking, any issues with runners on the trail ?
3/ Food Caches- can we just wrap up the food in a tough plastic bag, the food drops are going to be put in by a transport operator. I imagine there are enclosed facilities to hold them in.
4/ Food drop locations - what would be the best two locations for caches if we are going E > W ?
5/ Side trips - we are going E>W so if we walk the trail quickly (most probably) then we can use extra days at the western end instead of hangling around Alice. Any suggestions on what side trips we can do in that area ?
Thanks