For an additional fee you can obtain the services of a Personal Porter who will carry all your gear on the Track in a backpack provided by us.
Personal porter fee for 2011 – $590 – view our 2011 costs and date.
Personal porter fee for 2012 – $640 – view our 2012 costs and dates.
We strongly recommend this service if you are unsure of your ability to carry a heavy 15kg backpack over steep and uneven terrain in uncertain weather conditions.
By hiring a personal porter you are providing good paying work to a grateful villager and you will only have to carry a small day pack with your water and daily needs. Your day pack will only weigh3-5kgs max.
Remember, this is a holiday as well as a physical and mental challenge. Putting too much pressure on yourself by attempting to carry a heavy pack without pack carrying fitness or experience may seriously detract from your enjoyment.
An important note: If you hire a Personal Porter you still must train as intensively as if you were carrying all your own gear. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the experience. Even with a Personal Porter the trek is physically and mentally challenging.
Back Track has a great ground crew of local guides that support us along the Track. Read more about our Head Guides and trekking crew.
