The 83 day, 1000km, North to South journey required the team to cut through near uninhabited jungle, dodge sinkholes in the 3000m Star Mountain range, descend cliff faces using jungle vine as ropes over the sheer scarp of the Hindenburg wall, and raft a crocodile infested tributary of the Fly River. Details on the arduous route can be seen here. 

 

With immerison foot and malnutrition, snakes, crocs and blood sucking beasties, Patrick Hutton and Richard Johnson completed their epic journey on 2nd June 2014. 

 

As well as the huge physical challenge, the team negotiated with PNG's tribal groups as they navigated through prohibitive terrain. Papua New Guinea is the most linguistically diverse nation on the planet, and the team's communication skills were tested to the maximum throughout the journey.

 

The team were completely medically independent throughout the expedition, and both carried backpacks of around 38kg, containing their supplies and filming equipment. 

 

The Expedition was supported by the Neville Shulman Exploration Award.