First unsupported traverse of the West MacDonnell national park. Climbing underway several iconic Mountain like Mount Zeil (highest of Northern Territory), Mount Razorback, Mount Sonder and Mount Giles. Finish in Alice Springs using the Larapinta trail.
| Types: | Adventure |
|---|---|
| Challenges: | No food drops, No help from locals, No incoming comms, No preplaced food caches, No repairs / help, No resupplies, Off-track, Solo, Use of tracks |
| Number of persons on the field: | 1 |
| Progression means: | On foot |
| Countries: | Australia |
| Regions: | Oceania |
| Landscapes: | Desert, Mountain, Mountain range |
| Route type: | A-B-C |
| Distances: |
estimated: 334,0km |
| Altitudes: | to 1531m |
When he completed the trek and arrived back in a hostel in Alice Springs, he learnt the tragic news that Steve Irwin passed away the day he started the expedition. The date of Steve Irwin's accident is now engraved in Louis-Philippe's memory.
| Name | Roles | |
|---|---|---|
|
Louis-Philippe Loncke | Expedition leader |