Training Walk for the Women's Kumano Kodo- Belair

About

Training walks are an opportunity to test your gear, ask questions, gauge your fitness and see how your body responds to walking on consecutive days, on terrain similar to what you can expect on your tour. Your leader for this training walk will likely have walked in Japan, and they will offer advice and help with your preparations. You can join this walk even if you are not doing this particular walk and just want to do some training.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This walk is approximately 16km. Allow up to 6 hours for this walk (depending on group pace).

This walk is rated as Moderate on a variety of undulated trails, but this grading will vary for each individual based on current level of fitness and experience.

Some sections may be slippery, particularly after rain.

MEET SPOT

Meet at 8.15am for an 8.30am start.

A map with details of the meet location will be sent to you 24-48 hours prior to the walk.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Please bring all items you plan to hike with on your trip (backpack, water bottles/bladder, rain gear, etc)

Please wear the clothing you plan to wear for the walks on your trip, or similar (including boots / shoes)

We recommend bringing worn in comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots if new ones aren’t worn in. We also recommend bringing at least 2 litres of water, personal medications/blister kit, walking poles (if you plan to take them), and snacks/lunch.

We will check the forecast and remind you all what to expect prior to the walk, but weather can be unpredictable, so it is…