Ippy Chicks Kokoda Challenge

Please like our post on the Kokoda Challenge fb page to win us an entry for 2020 ☺ the entry with the most votes by 8/1 wins.

There are so many people to thank for the love and support you have shown throughout our Kokoda Challenge adventures. Our immediate families who have supported us with all the training hikes and time away from home and our (sometimes) whinging about sore musles and exhaution. To our familes and friends for words of encouragment, donations and constant support. Our official support crew Tamie and Tanya for your time and commitment. To the Ippy Chicks - we are strong, determined and together we can truly do anything.

Hey supporters! Almost half way and about 6km till dinner time with our support crew. We're having fun!

I read this today…
“Having the right tribe is important for success. There are five types of people you want to surround yourself with: the inspired, the passionate, the motivated, the grateful and the open minded”.
It made me feel incredibly proud to be part of this team and look back on everything we have accomplished. I am so grateful to have met these beautiful ladies. Not so long ago, when we first decided to take part in the Kokoda Challenge we only just knew each other. Now I can truly say that we are friends. There have been plenty of laughs, lots of adventures, maybe a little pain and a few tears. And coffee, can’t forget coffee! But through it all we felt supported and encouraged by one another. I am sad that due to my unfortunate accident I won’t be walking with you girls this weekend, but I will be cheering for you the whole way. You are an amazing group of women who will tackle this with strength and determination. You will smash it! Thank you Ippy Chicks so much for being my tribe. 🤗😘

One week to go until the start of the Kokoda Challenge!! For those of you who may like to follow our progress over the 48km, here is the link to the timing page which will display when we have passed a checkpoint.

Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast 2019

What an interesting morning, excitement overload. We planned on doing 38km, at Flinders Peak. Carla had a tumble and she had to get stretchered out. SES were incredible and we wish Carla a speedy recovery. Will keep our supporters up to date when we know.

What a day! 23km with over 1000m elevation in 6hrs. It was a huge effort by the ladies and a great training run for the trek in 4 weeks. A HUGE thanks to Bec Dakin for getting up early to drive us there, wait around, get us coffee and drive us home.

This morning we are trekking in Beechmont. Checkpoints 8-10 on the actual route. We're half way and feeling great!

Another Sunday, another trek! Amy and Leah hit the dirt track this morning at Lake Manchester before the wet weather settled in. With only 5 weeks until our Kokoda Challenge, training is in full swing!

Look at this! Made it onto the official Kokoda Challenge page. Volunteering was great fun!

Volunteering at the Kokoda Challenge We are in search for volunteers to join our crew for the Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge.  With a number of different roles available, there is something for everyone!  Join our passionate and experienced crew and have fun at the Gold Coast's most challenging, yet rewarding event.  All professions an...

With less than 6 weeks to go, Ippy Chicks were out again on the weekend. Carla and Amy hiking Flinders Plum to Hardings Paddock and back. Andrea and Leah stuck to the road, playing it safe through injury and illness.

Volunteering for the Brisbane Kokoda Challenge. Currently checkpoint 4 (27km into the Challenge) at McAfees Lookout - Mt Nebo