HUMPTY'S HIKE 2010

The combination of 100 fantastic women, beautiful weather, a gorgeous location, 6 hrs of walking, breathtaking scenery, a wonderful evening of entertainment and the chance to reflect on what Humpty's Hike was all about, made the weekend a very memorable one for the ladies. The saying 'girls just want to have fun' is so true, as there were smiles on everyones faces the whole weekend, even whilst doing the hard uphill slog to make it to the top of Mt Kosciusko.

The hike offered challenges for many - whether it was trekking over snow, walking barefoot through the icy Snowy River, the altitude, the long walking distance or the suns' strong rays. It was these challenges that reminded the 100 women partaking in Humpty's Hike of the uphill battles facing kids in hospital, as they climb a mountain everyday.

With Adventure1000 as Trek Leaders on the Hike, everyone managed to make it to the top and the  wonderful contribution and enthusiasm from the women meant that the fundraising total was above and beyond the initial one hundred thousand goal. This being the case, in addition to the Paediatric Fellowship at Royal North Shore Hospital, Humpty will also be purchasing additional pieces of medical equipment that our hospitals so desperately need. The pieces will be plaqued stating - Generously donated by the 2010 Humpty Hikers.

Humpty's Hike was not just about the weekend or the walk - conquering the highest point in Oz. It was all about the journey we have been on since the idea started - the weekend walks, the fundraising, the training, meeting wonderful women and the generous support of family & friends. As individuals we felt limited by how much we could contribute but as a collective we have been able to make a significant difference for the kids.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated and supported this wonderful cause.

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ONE MOUNTAIN, ONE HUNDRED WOMEN, ONE GOAL - CLIMBING KOSI FOR THE KIDS!

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3 more sleeps till Humpty's Hike!

Humpty's Hike is all set for this coming weekend which meant that the training session from Spit to Long Reef on Saturday was the last one. The warmer weather meant there were many stop/starts along the way but the majority finally made it to Long Reef. The 100 women are all very excited and looking forward to a wonderful weekend away.

Saturday 13th November - The Spit (Clontarf) to Long Reef

CONFIRMING the group training walk for this coming Saturday 13th November.

This walk will be from The Spit (Clontarf) to Long Reef Headland (to the top of course) rain, hail or shine. Organise to be picked up from Long Reef, walk the return trip back (if you are keen) or organise with friends to car pool. 

The details are as follows:

Meeting Point – Clontarf Marina, Sandy Bay Rd, Clontarf

Departure Time – 6.30am sharp

Distance – 20.5km

What to bring – water and backpack

Directions to Clontarf (if driving from Mosman towards Manly):Drive over the Spit Bridge (north) and up the hill, turn left before the traffic lights to Clontarf/Frenchs Forest.  At the roundabout turn sharp left into Ethel Street.  Take the first right into Kanangra Crescent.  Turn left into Peronne Avenue, wind down this road until you reach the bottom of the hill - take the first right into Sandy Bay Road (the second right is Holmes Avenue).   Follow the road past the beach - Clontarf Marina is in a brown building on the left.

Directions (if driving from Manly Wharf to Clontarf):Follow the harbour along West Esplanade which becomes Commonwealth Parade and then becomes Lauderdale Ave until you reach a cross roads with traffic lights.  Turn left down the hill into Condamine St.  Follow down the hill to the bottom.  There will be a park and water on your left.  Then keep going to the far end of the rd where you turn right up the hill into Earnest St.  At the T-junction at the top of the hill turn left into Beatrice St.  At the bottom of the hill turn sharp right into Amiens Rd.  Follow Amiens Rd down the hill.  Sandy Bay Rd is the second left at the bottom of the hill (just past Holmes Ave).  Drive past Clontarf Reserve.  Clontarf Marina is on your left.

Metered Parking:There is plenty of metered parking ($12 per day) in Sandy Bay Rd next to the marina and in the Clontarf Reserve car park (by Clonny's restaurant).  This parking is free to cars with Manly ratepayer stickers. FREE Parking: - at the end of Sandy Bay Rd, a two minute walk away; or - in Monash Crescent or Holmes Ave, a 5 minute stroll across Clontarf Reserve to the marina

2 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

After all the rain we had during the week, the sun decided to show itself on Sunday morning for the group of nearly 40 women who took to the suburban streets for a training walk. Not only did the group walk together but were stopped at various intervals by Michele from Adventure1000, to complete brief repetitions up and down some grass slopes. We looked like a force not to be reckoned with being such a large group with all our training gear and backpacks on. Everyone enjoyed taking in the various sights of parts of Sydney - there were some parts that the ladies didn't even know existed.

Sunday 2nd November - Departing Humpty Dumpty Foundation Office (loop walk)

Rain Rain Go Away - We are women on a mission!

Just confirming that the walk scheduled for this Sunday is on RAIN, HAIL or SHINE.

Let’s look at a positive - a rainy day could provide you with the perfect opportunity to test out your wet weather gear, as on Hike day we could very well be walking in the rain!

Michele from Adventure1000 is making a special trip down from QLD to answer any of your final preparation questions so we would love to have as many ladies as possible join us.

The details are as follows:

Meeting Point – Car park, Humpty Dumpty Foundation office (c/-Northern Suburbs Tennis Centre, Talus Street, St Leonards 2065) Please note that the office is based at the Love'n Deuce Tennis Centre

Departure Time – 6.30am sharp (note the complex will not be open at this time)

Distance – 20km, should take approximately 5 hours

What to bring – water and backpack

3 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

What a beautiful morning to walk from Manly to The Spit back to Manly again. The training session on Sunday definitely tested the ladies who completed the approx. 20km walk. Again a good pace was set with a few striding fast out front. We ran into a few locals along the way.....

Saturday 30th October - Manly to Spit to Manly (loop walk)

Please Note: Changes to timetable as of 25/10/10

CONFIRMING 6.30am sharp Saturday 30^th October - Manly to Spit to Manly (loop walk) 20kms (approx 3.5hrs)

MEETING POINT  Front of Manly Pavilion, West Esplanade, Manly 2095 - above the  Manly Aquarium

PARKING OPTIONS 

All the residential areas are 2 hours free from 8am (so will have till 10am)

Anywhere on the left side of Sydney Rd as you descend down the hill into Manly (the big main road as you drive into Manly) is FREE weekends, so that's a good option and not far to walk to the aquarium. 

So streets to park near the aquarium include:
The Crescent
James St
George St
Upper Gilbert St
Eustace St

Also along West Esplanade - which is the road nearest the water as you drive towards the aquarium from the wharf - are some spots for 2 hours free from 8.30am (some are only one hour though)
And finally there is the little car park area above the aquarium area, outside the entrance to Manly Pavilion.

Other upcoming walks - ALL now departing 6.30am sharp (rain, hail or shine)

• Sunday 7^th November - Departing Humpty Dumpty Office with Adventure1000 - 20kms
• Saturday 13^th November - Spit to Long Reef 20.5kms – details to follow

4 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

Rain, hail or shine...........unfortunately, it was a bit of rain for the group of 12 lovely ladies who braved the overcast, showery day on Sunday. From Kirribilli to Balmoral they splashed through puddles as the weather decided to be a constant drizzle. Undeterred, the group kept a fast pace which made it a great training session. With grey looking weather it was hard not to stop at one of the cafes that were passed for a hot something as they all looked very appealing - much self-control was required!

Sunday 24th October - Kirribilli to Balmoral

CONFIRMING 7.00am sharp Sunday 24^th October - Kirribilli to Balmoral 13.5kms (approx 3hrs)

Meeting Point – Entrance to Luna Park

Organise to be picked up from Balmoral, walk the return trip back (if you are keen) or organise with friends to car pool. 

Other upcoming walks - ALL departing 7am sharp (rain, hail or shine)

• Saturday 30^th October - Kirribilli to Waverton 14kms -– details to follow
• Sunday 7^th November - Manly to Spit to Manly 20kms – details to follow
• Saturday 13^th November - Spit to Long Reef 20.5kms – details to follow

5 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

What a great 3hr hike it was on Sunday from Roseville Bridge to Lindfield. It was wonderful to see so many keen ladies (they must have been, to be ready for the 7am start on a Sunday) join us. Surrounded by so much bushland, took us all back to nature. Hats off to Natasha who managed to walk the whole way even whilst losing bits of her hiking boot that decided to fall apart.

Saturday 17th October - Roseville to Lindfield (loop walk)

A group walk is scheduled each weekend prior to the Hike and we encourage you to join in (the more the merrier!):

CONFIRMING 7.00am sharp Sunday 17^th October - Roseville to Lindfield (loop walk) 12kms (approx 2.5hrs)

Meeting Point – end of Babbage Road (cul-de-sac). There is plenty of free parking.

Directions are as follows:

SOUTH BOUND

- Cross over Roseville Bridge

- Left into Babbage Rd and follow around to the right - parking at the very end.

NORTH BOUND

- Before the Roseville Bridge – veer left before the overhead bridge

- Turn right onto Malga Road and

- Left onto Babbage Rd and follow around to the right - parking at the very end.

Other upcoming walks - ALL departing 7am sharp

• Sunday 24^th October - Kirribilli to Balmoral 13.5kms – details to follow
• Saturday 30^th October - Kirribilli to Waverton 14kms -– details to follow
• Sunday 7^th November - Manly to Spit to Manly 20kms – details to follow
• Saturday 13^th November - Spit to Long Reef 20.5kms – details to follow

6 Weeks Till Humpty's Hike!

It was great to see so many ladies at the Group Walk on the weekend and a wonderful opportunity for the women to meet each other. The women who participated in the training session on Saturday morning were fortunate to meet and walk with Michele Rosengren the Adventure 1000 Program Director for Humpty's Hike www.adventure1000.com.au

Michele was there to answer any questions and discuss any concerns that the hikers had. There was lots of huffing and puffing as the group of approx. forty walked the loop from Balmoral Beach to Taronga Zoo whilst taking in the sights of a beautiful part of Sydney's coastline.

Saturday 9th October - Departing Balmoral (loop walk)

CONFIRMING the training walk for this Saturday morning rain, hail or shine.

PLEASE NOTE:  The walk on this Saturday 9 October is an official Humpty Hike Training walk and is scheduled in your training program. Humpty and Michele from A1000 request your presence. Please respond to BLOG, if you already haven't to confirm your attendance by posting a comment.

Meeting Point   The Rotunda at Balmoral Beach (The Esplanade)

Time  departing 8.00am sharp! Returning approx 10am

Fun & Fundraising at the Baby & Kids Market

In August, Tash and I took all our pre-loved baby gear and clothes to the Baby and Kids Market. It was our first market and a fast learning curve but it was a frenzied few hours of talking to people and selling! It felt great to pass on some of our most useful items to other new Mums and Dads and also to talk about Humpty's Hike which was our motivation. I was so excited to raise $560 all of which I have donated to Humpty's Hike. I thought that was a pretty good return for one morning of work! And Cam is happy to have the baby corner of the garage tidied up! I had a little moment when it hit home that we did not have any babies anymore, but 2 little pre-schoolers are excellent fun!
Training routine starts in earnest this week!

Tan xx

Tanya van der Wall
23 Sep 10 09:39 AM 

Everyday Hero - Sponsor a Hiker

Thank you for participating in Humpty's Hike 2010 and supporting Humpty Dumpty Foundation. For this special new Humpty event we have made it even easier for you to join us for this fundraising weekend. Humpty has partnered with Everyday Hero to provide an online fundraising webpage for each participant. In just minutes you can build your own page and approach your supporters for a donation by emailing around the unique link of your webpage. Each donation is recorded on your page along with any message of support from your donors. So get a head start and make sure you create an online fundraising page today.

http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/humptyshike2010

7 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

Manly to Long Reef was the 2hr training walk completed by several this October long weekend. We just made it to Long Reef in time to miss the storm that came over.

Saturday 2nd October - Manly to Long Reef

CONFIRMING the group training walk for this coming Saturday 2nd October.

This walk will be from Manly to Long Reef Headland (to the top of course) rain, hail or shine.

Meeting Point  Entrance to the Manly Aquarium

Time Meet 7am, departing 7.15am sharp!

The starting point will be from the entrance to the Manly Aquarium, meeting there at 7am for a 7.15am start, walking along Manly beachfront, over Queenscliff, then passing Freshwater, Curl Curl and Dee Why. Please call Trudie 0417 676 725 or Liesel 0404 884 856 on Sunday morning if you require directions. Organise to be picked up from Long Reef, walk the return trip back (if you are keen) or organise with friends to car pool. Looking forward to walking together.

8 weeks till Humpty's Hike!

What a beautiful weekend we just had to get out and about and start training. A few of us did the 2.5hr walk from Avalon to Palm Beach, back to Avalon yesterday morning and enjoyed the sensational views, plenty of sunshine with lots of laughs along the way.