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25.01.2022 Friends of the Larapinta Trail would like to officially thank the outgoing 2020/21 Committee for the amazing work they did over the past 12 months and officially welcome in the new President and Committee. With an impressive resume that has seen him lead hikes all around Australia and overseas, our new El Presidente, Timmi Sanders, has been a trekking guide for over 5 years on OUR trail and is passionate about the Trail, FOLT and its people! One of his proudest moments was s...tanding atop Mount Sonder with his Mum, Jillian, a couple of years back. In his spare time - when he’s not working at the Alice Springs Desert Park and teaching physical activity for Bluearth Foundation - this big hearted guy enjoys camping adventures, reading under a tree and of course hiking! Timmi is excited to be the front of our organisation as we head into what could be the busiest year yet, on the Larapinta Trail! Watch this space for more on our current committee #FOLT #LarapintaTrail #madforhiking
24.01.2022 A stunning spring day, and a blissful cool breeze made the short hike for our group today a magic experience. Leaving town at 6:30am we made the drive to the Ochre Pits and began our 8km return trek into Inarlunga Pass on the Aranda/Arrente Bush Walk. The majority of the walk had little vegetation after the fires of last year, but arriving at the Pass we were graced with a lush, green, cycad filled gorge. ... So many different flowers were poking their heads up, such resilience and a real treat. Altogether another great walk with familiar faces and new friends, and a first - a hike with a little Miss who was 9 Months old!
23.01.2022 Hi Friends, how good is this rain?! Just a little reminder to RSVP by Tuesday afternoon if you'd like to join us this Saturday for a BBQ at the Telegraph Station. See event post for details.
23.01.2022 Our first market for 2021! Come down and say g’day
20.01.2022 The rain is waking up the desert and filling our waterholes! What’s your favourite waterhole on the trail?
18.01.2022 Time to get trekking!! Our revised 2020 calendar is ready to go. Please visit our website for details: http://www.friendsofthelarapintatrail.org.au//FOLT-Events-. Please contact the walk leader directly to RSVP - mobile numbers are on the calendar
17.01.2022 LATE REQUEST!! Can you spare some time tomorrow morning to talk all things Larapinta Trail? Or maybe sell a t-shirt or two? We are looking for volunteers who can help man our stall at the Todd Mall Markets tomorrow. We'll be there from 9am to 1pm. Even if you can spare 30 minutes it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Clare on 0418 440 769 if you can help out. Cheers!
17.01.2022 The exclusive 2021 FOLT calendar is now available from our cherished local supporter Lone Dingo, in Todd mall. Pop in and say g'day to Simon and the team. Pick one up for yourself and a few for under the Christmas tree - only while stocks last! You'll also find us at the Christmas market this Friday!!! And... if you're an interstate follower, we can post them out to you. Just place an order via FB messenger including; your full name, postal address and tell us how many you'd ...like. Share a screenshot of the payment made into the FOLT account (below) and we'll get right on it. Still only $20 plus p&h: 1 calendar - $10 p&h 2-6 calendars - $13 p&h 7+ calendars - contact us Payments made to: Friends of the Larapinta Trail BSB: 633 000 ACC: 144 757 366 (please use your surname as a reference)
16.01.2022 Join us in the fun as we strike out 2020 and look forward to hiking and trekking our way through 2021. Family friendly, nibbles provided - bowling at own cost - $18 as much as you can bowl between 6-8pm. Please confirm your spot: RSVP Katie 0410722523.
15.01.2022 It’s Saturday morning and we make our way out of Alice for our adventure on Section 4. After enjoying a coffee at Standley Chasm we begin our 10.5km trek to Brinkley Bluff. Meandering through the creek bed, winding our way up the valley, enjoying lunch at Reveal Saddle with our destination in sight. A steep drop off Reveal Saddle then another hike up to the ridge line. Undulation, after undulation, after undulation and we are greeted by one of the best vistas on the trail. We... set up camp, play some cards, then settle in with our evening picnic to watch the sunset. After a well earned rest under a starry sky we wake early. There’s not a breath of wind, and the horizon starts to glow. Snuggled in our sleeping bags, hot coffee in hand, we watch the colours change and the day begin. We slowly pack up camp, say good bye and retreat back down the path we came up on yesterday. A mid morning break at Bridle Path Lookout, and then onward home. With our feet free from our hiking boots and a feeling of accomplishment we enjoy a tasty post trek burger (thank you Standley Chasm - Angkerle) . It was a glorious weekend, thank you to the wonderful group of trekkers who helped make it so. See more
14.01.2022 We'd like to take this opportunity to thank our two Gold Sponsors for 2020. A big shout out to Trek Larapinta and Brian Blakeman Surveys. Your continued support is very much appreciated!! #treklarapinta #trektoursaustralia #brianblakemansurveys
14.01.2022 Good Morning from Brinkley Bluff!!
13.01.2022 Hi Trekkers! Due to next weekend being Red Centre Nats, the motorsport mad Katie has just realised and will he postponing her walk to the following Sunday. There is still places left to join her on this relaxed walk from Ochre Pits to The Pass and back. ... To sign up please message Katie on 0410722523. See more
08.01.2022 Pop down and see us this Friday!
08.01.2022 The wildflowers are out in all their glory after all the recent rain! The desert is thriving What’s your favourite wildflower? Show us your wildflower photos from the trail!!... #wildflowers #newgrowth #desertawakening #thebeautyoftjorita
05.01.2022 Friends of Larapinta Trail are at the markets!! Come see our 2021 calendars, chat to our team and get your Christmas pressies whilst supporting our local trail ...and infrastructure! Next door local artist, Apples Kempe, has the most amazing grazing boards and artworks of our local bird life! Come support locals. 5-9pm
03.01.2022 Don't forget to drop in to see our friends at Lone Dingo, in Todd Mall, to pick up your Friends of the Larapinta Trail calendar before Christmas. Grab one for yourself and a few for under the tree! 100% of the sale profits go towards activities that support our beloved trail.
02.01.2022 UPDATE : this walk now full! This Sunday’s hike on the Arrente Trail (ochre pits to Inarlunga Pass and back) has some room if any one is keen. An great beginner and easy walk, this trail is around 6km return with a 6:30am start from town. Great walk for kids! ... You will need 3l water, good shoes and snacks and to sign our indemnity form, stating you have not been interstate in the last 14days or have any cold like symptoms. If this sounds like you - please message Katie on 0410722523 for details.
01.01.2022 Our 2021 Calendar has arrived and is available for only $20! For Alice Springs locals the calendars will be available for purchase at the Night Markets in the Todd Mall on Thursday 19th November and Friday 4th December (we’ll send out a reminder closer to the time). From out of town? No problem! We can post your calendar to you (Australia only). Postage costs are as follows:... 1 calendar - $10 p&h 2-6 calendars - $13 p&h 7+ calendars - contact us Please email [email protected] with your order, don’t forget to include your full name and postal address. Funds can be transferred into our bank account (please use your surname as a reference). BSB: 633 000 Acc. No.: 144 757 366 Thanks to everyone who submitted a photo for consideration for the calendar, we appreciate you taking the time to do so, it certainly wasn’t easy to pick the final 12! The following Friends’ photos will appear in the 2021 calendar Rebecca Duncum, Katie Thompson, Paul Robert Fisher, John Hughes, Andrea Celofiga, Stefan Bungartz, Clare Drabsch and Simon Kerridge. And an extra special thank you to Andrea Celofiga who works tirelessly every year to make sure this calendar happens, we couldn’t do it without her!
