The Mountains of the Outback (2006)

Expedition leader: Louis-Philippe Loncke
When: 04/09/2006 – 15/09/2006 (12 days)
Season: Winter
Outcome: Success

Objectives

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

Anecdotes

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.

Members

Name Roles
Louis-Philippe Loncke Expedition leader

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