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.

You are invited to view Trudie Hurt's photo album: HUMPTY'S HIKE 2010

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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.....