Such an inspiration, I'm 71 and still looking to do a deep dive into the wild beauty of the outback. I've walked the red desert outside the airport and photographed Ayers Rock a few years back but that was cheating 😂. My wife wouldn't leave the air-conditioned AP lounge so you see I am somewhat anchored😩. I will make it as I bury my younger siblings I feel fitter and happier than ever and want to inspire my grandsons x4 5yrs - 7yrs old. Thank you🙏🌹
Congratulations on completing those incredible solo walks! Your journey exudes courage and independence, inspiring others to embrace the beauty of exploration. Your footsteps have left an indelible mark on hearts worldwide. Keep embracing the vastness of the world with passion and purpose, and may each step forward be a testament to your extraordinary spirit. Safe travels, and may your future paths be as awe-inspiring as those you've already conquered!
all these adventures you are doing are awesome - and doing them so young you'll be set for life, so many lessons that must be learned on this planet your doing and doing brilliantly - your 20 years ahead of the rest of your generation - i'm insanely jealous....
Thanks for a wonderful video. I think you managed to capture the feeling of the vast space, if that makes any sense? You look so happy, well done. See you out there.
Wow Laura, first of all YOU are stunning- your smile- your warmth and energy is a major part of what makes this adventure so amazing. Thanks for introducing us to this beautiful trail!
Just an amazing experience and the views are breathtaking. we live in such a beautiful country. youre an inspiring young hiker wish i had done this when i was 23. however im only 31 so never too late i guess. good onya mate
Impressive. I lived there for 16 years. Did day trips through all of this and more. Brings back memories. Water is a big issue off trail. Fly net is a must for sanity summer months. Impressive. But there are dangers. And you need to be fit. I'm no kill joy but you gots to know your limitations.
I admire your spirit of adventure, fitness and expertise with the camera in achieving this walk. I did the first section from Alice Springs in my mid 60s over 10 years ago and I’ve driven to the locations so I know how beautiful it really is and the colours are truly magnificent. Well done. Sadly I’ve left it too late to take up the challenge now. 😁
another wonderful adventure, ~ your videos are amazing and just love your commentary and beautiful editing ... love the way the journey is MORE than the destination. That is how I feel when trekking ... absorb everything that surrounds and see the beauty. Well done Laura, can not believe you are just 23 ... so grounded, very conscious of or surroundings and safety. loved the challenging water crossing ... clever you. thanks for sharing, a delight to travel with you. take care ...
This trail has been on my to-do list for a few years now - long journey from the UK though! It looks incredibly similar to the Arizona Trail, which I hiked (and loved) a few years ago. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video. You smashed this and it’s a great video of the walk. Amazing what you did with such little planning time. I’ve always wanted to do this hike and you’ve inspired me to plan for this soon.
Thanks for sharing Laura. It is something I want to do and your video and narrative has greatly helped my preparations. I am looking forward to your next adventure.
Bravo Laura I appreciate your optimism and your aptitude to trek by yourself in the wilderness. Congratulations from France and many thanks for this vidéo
Happy birthday Laura and thankyou for sharing this walk. Friends have been on this trail but I've never seen a detailed and thorough review. Truly enjoy your presentation, cheers.
Thank you for sharing. I could really feel your joy and personal satisfaction of being out there in nature and doing it all on your own. Just beautiful! You have placed this on my to do bucket list....thanks again
Hello Laura, you make beautiful videos. but first of all congratulations belated on your birthday. I wish you continued strength. I also admire your long and not without danger trail..."camino Ozzy" similar to: Camino to Santiago in Spain. keep going on nice trips. All the best from Hamburg (Germany). Max
Hi Laura, you really know how to produce great content-absolutely enjoyable and compelling footage. That sure was a tough trail and you seem to take it all in your stride. You must have had some really tough days and moments hiking across so much rock etc. I'm a hiker too and know what it's like to carry a big pack with plenty of water over long tough distances. You are clearly super fit and resilient. Keep up the great work. Kind Regards. Trevor from 'AAWT One Step at A Time' video.
Congratulations on your completion of the East-West Larapinta Trail Laura, and Happy Birthday for that special day on the trail, What a beautiful time for you to visit the Centre, the weather conditions were almost perfect unlike the past week here in Alice has been cold, wet and miserable. Although I've never walked the trail I have visited most camp sites over the past 23 years of living here in Alice Springs. Now that you have the East-West leg under your belt, the next question is whether you will return next year to tackle the West-East as i've been told its a "Very different walk". I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video blog and of course as always your infectious smile. ❤
Hi 'that was great n id say it was somewhere in Queensland Ya.. anyway plz just remember as you cant be to carful as there's yowies out there so ya just stay on gurd at nite as some have been known to follow people n just wait till dark n make there move so ya u never can be to carful my friend 🤪 #Cheers.
But wow your one gutsy lil lady thats for sure as im not to sure if i would have done all that now in my middle 50's haha True as id be to scared lol That water 0 Hmm nar like im ok wit sea water but dams n creeks n so on in Qld 'nar no thanks dont like wading wit croc's even if there freashys 😗😀😆😋 Ps. not to mention snakes in that water would freek me right da uck out #Giggle ...!
There is also a marathon along the trail of 231km. It’s called the West Macs Monster. The fastest done was 39hours! Running overnight without sleeping. But you can actually do shorter marathon. From around 130 or 68 or 25km. It is in May. I ran the 25 from Simpson gap to telegraph station in just over 3 hours.
Congratulations Laura! Very impressive to do this trail in 10 days and carrying all your food for the entire walk, when you could have made use of the food drops! This was a great challenge; you can be proud of yourself 😊! I love how you always look so happy and smile, this makes watching your adventures that much more enjoyable. It was interesting because I will be walking the Larapinta Trail next month and my planned hike duration and campsites are almost identical to what you have done, so I now have a really good idea of what to expect. Out of curiosity, what kind of food did you take with you to be self-sufficient? And do you know the weight of your food, as well as the total weight of your pack at the start of the hike? I hope you enjoy your next adventures, and a happy belated birthday! Cheers
Great video Laura, I climbed Mt Sondor a couple of years back for sunrise and it looked exactly like your video so brought back nice memories. Any plans to do the Jatbula trail? This is one I've been considering for some time.
Thank you for this video. I loved hiking with you in spirit. This trail is on my bucket list now. Done the Camino de Santiago 9 years ago, which I loved. What is the recommended fitness level for the Larapinta?
i wish i did this at your age with every fibre of my being. really very imrpessive. well done. The editing and narration is really very good and actually helpful for anyone else wanting to do the hike. Do you think you'll do any overseas hikes? NZ?
Your Larapinta Trail walk and the ones in WA are so enjoyable because you are so enthusiastic and always smiling! I have been watching Itchy Boots a blog made by a Dutch girl Noraly who has ridden her trail bike through many remote areas in Africa, South and North America and has been doing it for about 8 years since she was a geologist in WA in the goldfield where she earned enough money to travel like this. She earns an income from UA-cam and only in the past week has had to stop after injuring her shoulder in Tanzania and is recuperating back at home in The Netherlands. The Larapinta which we visited and only walked 100 metres is according to some one of the hardest trails due to the remoteness, lack of water and food and the risk of getting lost off the trail. When we were there 2 years ago the emergency services were rescuing by helicopter 4-8 people a week, in April!
As someone from New Zealand how do you just learn to ignore that there could be snakes anywhere you put your feet or sit down? I would love to do some hiking in Australia but all of my hiking has been in New Zealand where I never have to worry about wildlife. I feel like I just wouldn't be able to relax in Australia when something could kill me at any moment haha. it looks so beautiful though.
I’ve seen many UA-cam vlogs on this trail. Congrats. You crushed this on many levels. No food drops. Solo. Legend
Such an inspiration, I'm 71 and still looking to do a deep dive into the wild beauty of the outback. I've walked the red desert outside the airport and photographed Ayers Rock a few years back but that was cheating 😂. My wife wouldn't leave the air-conditioned AP lounge so you see I am somewhat anchored😩. I will make it as I bury my younger siblings I feel fitter and happier than ever and want to inspire my grandsons x4 5yrs - 7yrs old. Thank you🙏🌹
You are a legend! Beautiful smiles the whole way through!
Congratulations on completing those incredible solo walks! Your journey exudes courage and independence, inspiring others to embrace the beauty of exploration. Your footsteps have left an indelible mark on hearts worldwide. Keep embracing the vastness of the world with passion and purpose, and may each step forward be a testament to your extraordinary spirit. Safe travels, and may your future paths be as awe-inspiring as those you've already conquered!
Laura, You have a captivating smile. Your energy and passion shows. Look forward to more of your adventures
The filming, editing and to the point commentary make this such an enjoyable documentary. You are a natural Laura.
Have wondered about this trail, thanks for sharing it and well done…👍
all these adventures you are doing are awesome - and doing them so young you'll be set for life, so many lessons that must be learned on this planet your doing and doing brilliantly - your 20 years ahead of the rest of your generation - i'm insanely jealous....
Thank you for your soulful presentation of such a beautiful experience.
Thanks for a wonderful video. I think you managed to capture the feeling of the vast space, if that makes any sense? You look so happy, well done. See you out there.
Just awesome, that was an absolute pleasure to watch.
Thanks Laura, you are an absolute gem. My jaw is sore with smiling - every time you smiled, I smiled.
Your smile is so wonderful! Hiking with you must be fantastic! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us!
I wanna be able to smile like that again! I seriously need to go hiking.
Impressive filming, editing and narration. Happy birthday!
Wow Laura, first of all YOU are stunning- your smile- your warmth and energy is a major part of what makes this adventure so amazing. Thanks for introducing us to this
beautiful trail!
Just an amazing experience and the views are breathtaking. we live in such a beautiful country. youre an inspiring young hiker wish i had done this when i was 23. however im only 31 so never too late i guess. good onya mate
Impressive. I lived there for 16 years. Did day trips through all of this and more. Brings back memories. Water is a big issue off trail. Fly net is a must for sanity summer months. Impressive. But there are dangers. And you need to be fit. I'm no kill joy but you gots to know your limitations.
I love how you can keep smiling even with all those flies around
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us Laura
What an amazing trail. I’m not a hiker so this was great to see. You did really well. Thank you for sharing. 👍
I admire your spirit of adventure, fitness and expertise with the camera in achieving this walk. I did the first section from Alice Springs in my mid 60s over 10 years ago and I’ve driven to the locations so I know how beautiful it really is and the colours are truly magnificent. Well done. Sadly I’ve left it too late to take up the challenge now. 😁
Wow, amazing - your effort, the scenery and the video you’ve made to share it with us! Thank you ❤
I have subscribed and will watch all of your videos. I am so happy you have videoed your experience. It is so inspirational for me. Than you.
Great video you have inspired me to go here
You are such an inspiration! I’ve just started hiking at 43 and your videos are so helpful. Thank you! Legend.
Great video Laura, can’t believe you carried 10 days worth of food! You seem like a tough cookie 😊
Another brilliant walk and documentary well done Laura 👏🏼👏🏼
another wonderful adventure, ~ your videos are amazing and just love your commentary and beautiful editing ... love the way the journey is MORE than the destination. That is how I feel when trekking ... absorb everything that surrounds and see the beauty. Well done Laura, can not believe you are just 23 ... so grounded, very conscious of or surroundings and safety. loved the challenging water crossing ... clever you. thanks for sharing, a delight to travel with you. take care ...
Absolutely amazing and so brave
So cool. Thanks for sharing this. Great work. Looks beautiful, will love to do this one day.
Hiking in Australia is so different compared with Florida or anywhere in America. Very pretty 👍
Can you please do a video of the gear you use? I’m very interested in starting my own solo hikes but unsure of the right gear
Stunning visuals and epic adventure. Well done!
Great job with the video. You are a great story teller. Cant wait for the next one 😊
amazing video laura! i can't believe you did it so fast but the footage and commentary was so great and beautiful to watch.
Such beautiful Country and those views were amazing!! That sunrise though, WOW! Thanks for taking us along and Happy Belated Birthday! 🎂
This trail has been on my to-do list for a few years now - long journey from the UK though! It looks incredibly similar to the Arizona Trail, which I hiked (and loved) a few years ago. Thanks for sharing!
What a stunningly beautiful trail. Congrats on finishing from the UK 🇬🇧
Congratulations on this amazing trek. Thank you for sharing, your video is awesome. It shows the colours and beauty of our outback.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful hike, what a beautiful landscape the Aussie out back is. Loved the video and your awesome presentation!
Thanks for the video. You smashed this and it’s a great video of the walk. Amazing what you did with such little planning time.
I’ve always wanted to do this hike and you’ve inspired me to plan for this soon.
wow! go Laura ! Happy Birthday 🎉! what an incredible journey! congratulations! 🏞️🏜️🌄🌳🛻📹🤙😎
10 days self-supported. Pretty hardcore effort. The trail looks awesome.
Great video Laura. Loved the photography and your commentary. Thank you for sharing what must have been an amazing experience.
Thanks for sharing Laura. It is something I want to do and your video and narrative has greatly helped my preparations. I am looking forward to your next adventure.
Great vlog,you are the picture of health ❤
Bravo Laura I appreciate your optimism and your aptitude to trek by yourself in the wilderness. Congratulations from France and many thanks for this vidéo
This was very informative. Thankyou! Great video!
This one is on my list! Looks beautiful
Happy birthday Laura and thankyou for sharing this walk. Friends have been on this trail but I've never seen a detailed and thorough review. Truly enjoy your presentation, cheers.
Thank you for sharing. I could really feel your joy and personal satisfaction of being out there in nature and doing it all on your own. Just beautiful! You have placed this on my to do bucket list....thanks again
45 year local of Alice. Left because of the crime. @1:00 lol safe location to store your car. That's gold in this town over run by ferals.
Impressed with stamina and positive energy😅❤
Another impressive performance Laura 😎🙌
Wow, bravo Laura, you look so happy it is contagious. This trail is now on my bucket list. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks for these videos, you’ve inspired me to change my life.
The colours are amazing. Thank you!
What a adventure, this looks and sounds brilliant my friend. Shots are stunning!!!
Loved the video!
Hello Laura, you make beautiful videos. but first of all congratulations belated on your birthday. I wish you continued strength. I also admire your long and not without danger trail..."camino Ozzy" similar to: Camino to Santiago in Spain. keep going on nice trips. All the best from Hamburg (Germany). Max
Wow what an incredible hike! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I do hope some travel companies sponsor you as you’re a natural on camera.
super hike, thanks for sharing.
Hi Laura, you really know how to produce great content-absolutely enjoyable and compelling footage. That sure was a tough trail and you seem to take it all in your stride. You must have had some really tough days and moments hiking across so much rock etc. I'm a hiker too and know what it's like to carry a big pack with plenty of water over long tough distances. You are clearly super fit and resilient. Keep up the great work. Kind Regards. Trevor from 'AAWT One Step at A Time' video.
Inspiring... Thank you
So lovely! Thank you
Looking forward to doing this trail myself now!
Congratulations on your completion of the East-West Larapinta Trail Laura, and Happy Birthday for that special day on the trail, What a beautiful time for you to visit the Centre, the weather conditions were almost perfect unlike the past week here in Alice has been cold, wet and miserable. Although I've never walked the trail I have visited most camp sites over the past 23 years of living here in Alice Springs. Now that you have the East-West leg under your belt, the next question is whether you will return next year to tackle the West-East as i've been told its a "Very different walk". I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video blog and of course as always your infectious smile. ❤
Beautiful hike! You made it look so easy 😄
Hi 'that was great n id say it was somewhere in Queensland Ya..
anyway plz just remember as you cant be to carful as there's yowies out there so ya just stay on gurd at nite as some have been known to follow people n just wait till dark n make there move so ya u never can be to carful my friend 🤪
#Cheers.
But wow your one gutsy lil lady thats for sure as im not to sure if i would have done all that now in my middle 50's haha True as id be to scared lol
That water 0 Hmm nar like im ok wit sea water but dams n creeks n so on in Qld 'nar no thanks dont like wading wit croc's even if there freashys 😗😀😆😋
Ps. not to mention snakes in that water would freek me right da uck out #Giggle ...!
Inspirational solo women beautiful country love to hike u make it look so gr8 b hard to knock back if ever get in the area thanks for tips
Amazing, congratulations, hon.
Amazing journey!
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Great video! I just hiked the Overland track.
Lara 9yrs.
Nice one Laura. Go the Jetboil!
There is also a marathon along the trail of 231km. It’s called the West Macs Monster. The fastest done was 39hours! Running overnight without sleeping.
But you can actually do shorter marathon. From around 130 or 68 or 25km. It is in May. I ran the 25 from Simpson gap to telegraph station in just over 3 hours.
Ado not adue 😅😂 but absolutely amazing and stunning video.. well done, you give me the courage to do likewise x
Nice one Laura 👍
Awesome hike 😎
Great video!
Congratulations Laura! Very impressive to do this trail in 10 days and carrying all your food for the entire walk, when you could have made use of the food drops! This was a great challenge; you can be proud of yourself 😊!
I love how you always look so happy and smile, this makes watching your adventures that much more enjoyable.
It was interesting because I will be walking the Larapinta Trail next month and my planned hike duration and campsites are almost identical to what you have done, so I now have a really good idea of what to expect.
Out of curiosity, what kind of food did you take with you to be self-sufficient? And do you know the weight of your food, as well as the total weight of your pack at the start of the hike?
I hope you enjoy your next adventures, and a happy belated birthday!
Cheers
Great video! Thanks for sharing. Would you happen to have a pack list? Carrying enough food for 10 days blows my mind, well done.
Great video Laura, I climbed Mt Sondor a couple of years back for sunrise and it looked exactly like your video so brought back nice memories. Any plans to do the Jatbula trail? This is one I've been considering for some time.
Looks like such a well tended trail! I’m curious as what dates you hiked, in terms of planning the best season to do it in…keep rocking!
Thank you for this video. I loved hiking with you in spirit. This trail is on my bucket list now.
Done the Camino de Santiago 9 years ago, which I loved.
What is the recommended fitness level for the Larapinta?
i wish i did this at your age with every fibre of my being. really very imrpessive. well done. The editing and narration is really very good and actually helpful for anyone else wanting to do the hike. Do you think you'll do any overseas hikes? NZ?
Thank you Laura for helpful clear videos, can I ask the name of your tent that I noticed? It's looks a decent size but I expect it's light.
Hey what camera do you use for filming and Birdseye view shots!? Do you need a drone as well?
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Wowww!! amazing 🎉🎉🎉💪💪💪.
not bad. not bad at all
Hey :) thanks for the video! feeling I must come back down under whilst in the Austrian snow. How much water did you usually carry?
Curious to know what u packed? Food, cooking what would add or not need. Water ok?
Have you had any experience attaching a solar panel to the top of your hiking pack?
Your Larapinta Trail walk and the ones in WA are so enjoyable because you are so enthusiastic and always smiling! I have been watching Itchy Boots a blog made by a Dutch girl Noraly who has ridden her trail bike through many remote areas in Africa, South and North America and has been doing it for about 8 years since she was a geologist in WA in the goldfield where she earned enough money to travel like this. She earns an income from UA-cam and only in the past week has had to stop after injuring her shoulder in Tanzania and is recuperating back at home in The Netherlands. The Larapinta which we visited and only walked 100 metres is according to some one of the hardest trails due to the remoteness, lack of water and food and the risk of getting lost off the trail. When we were there 2 years ago the emergency services were rescuing by helicopter 4-8 people a week, in April!
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO WOMEN👏🏼😀👍❤️🏃🏼♀️🚶♀️I AM NOT AN EXPERIENCED LONG DISTANCE WALKER. SO, I WILL START OFF WITH SHORT TREKS.
AND U NEVER GOT LOST
Question... how did you get the water you needed everyday for the hike?
Did you have access to any toilets and/or shower facilities during the hike?
As someone from New Zealand how do you just learn to ignore that there could be snakes anywhere you put your feet or sit down?
I would love to do some hiking in Australia but all of my hiking has been in New Zealand where I never have to worry about wildlife. I feel like I just wouldn't be able to relax in Australia when something could kill me at any moment haha.
it looks so beautiful though.