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1:1 Expedition Advice

Going somewhere off the beaten track?

Whether you're planning a solo traverse of a remote range or pulling together a first aid kit for an unsupported desert crossing, there's a lot to think about. I love helping people get it right — before they leave.

"From the Overland Track to the Arctic, and from the Sahara to the Inca Trail — wherever you're going, preparation is the difference between an epic adventure and an epic disaster."
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High Altitude
Kilimanjaro · Aconcagua · Nepal Treks
Ascent profiles, AMS prevention, acclimatisation
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Desert & Arid
Sahara · Atacama · Outback
Heat illness, water strategy, kit minimisation
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Coastal & Marine
Liveaboard · Sea Kayak · Remote Islands
Envenomation, dive medicine, evacuation planning
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Cold & Alpine
Greenland · Patagonia · Ski Touring
Hypothermia, frostbite, avalanche preparedness
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Jungle & Remote
Amazon · Borneo · Papua New Guinea
Tropical illness, wound care, extraction planning

Who I Am
Fellow of Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
Specialist interest in prehospital, retrieval & expedition medicine
Experienced ski tourer, climber, diver & long-distance hiker
Personally led and participated in expeditions across six continents
Passionate about gear — genuinely, embarrassingly passionate about gear

I'm an emergency medicine specialist based in Australia, with a career that has taken me from trauma bays to base camps and from operating theatres to open water. I have spent years thinking about what happens when things go wrong in remote places — and more importantly, what you can do to prevent it.

Most people planning adventurous trips don't have access to someone with this specific combination of medical training and real expedition experience. They end up relying on generic gear lists, forum advice, and the optimism that nothing will go wrong. Sometimes that works out fine. Sometimes it doesn't.

This service exists to change that. Whether your trip is a weekend overnight or a three-month traverse, I can help you think through the medical and logistical side properly — without drowning in jargon.


What I Cover

Advice tailored to your trip

No two expeditions are alike. Every conversation starts with where you're going, who's coming, and what your support looks like. From there, we work through what actually matters for your specific situation.

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Gear & Equipment

I genuinely love this part. Layering systems, shelter choices, footwear, navigation tools, emergency signalling — what's worth the weight and what you can leave at home. Honest, opinionated advice based on what I've actually used in the field.

Layering Shelter Navigation Emergency signalling Weight vs. safety
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First Aid Kit Design

Generic first aid kits are mostly wrong for serious expeditions — either overpacked with useless items or missing critical ones. I'll help you build a kit tailored to your destination, your group size, your medical background, and your realistic evacuation timeline.

Contents list Weight optimisation Prescription items Group vs. personal kit
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Trip Planning & Risk

What are the realistic medical risks for where you're going? What should your emergency plan look like? Evacuation routes, communication options, insurance considerations, and the decisions you need to make before you leave — not in the field.

Risk assessment Evacuation planning Communications Insurance
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Altitude & Acclimatisation

High-altitude illness is the most common serious medical problem on trekking expeditions — and most of it is preventable with a sensible ascent profile. I'll review your planned itinerary and help you build in the right rest days, symptoms to watch for, and clear decision-making rules around when to descend.

AMS prevention Ascent profiling Diamox advice HACE & HAPE Descent criteria
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Medications & Prescriptions

From altitude medication to antibiotics for remote environments, I can advise on what you may need, why, and how to have an informed conversation with your own GP. I don't prescribe remotely, but I can help you walk into that appointment knowing exactly what to ask for.

Altitude meds Travellers' diarrhoea Analgesia Wound care
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Pre-Trip Skills & Knowledge

Not sure what first aid training is actually useful for your trip? Wondering whether a wilderness first responder course is overkill or essential? I can help you decide what skills gap to close before you go, and point you towards the right courses.

Course selection Scenario prep Decision frameworks

How It Works

Simple, personal, practical

No referrals, no waiting rooms, no jargon. Just a conversation with someone who has been there.

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Send a Message

Fill in the form below with a bit of detail about your trip — where, when, who, and what you're most unsure about. The more context, the better.

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We Have a Chat

We'll arrange a video call or email exchange — whichever works better for you. Most people find 45–60 minutes is plenty to cover the essentials.

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You Leave Prepared

You'll walk away with a clear action list — kit to buy, decisions made, gaps closed. And you'll have somewhere to come back to if questions arise closer to departure.


Pricing

Straightforward, no surprises

Two options depending on what you need. Payment is by bank transfer or PayPal once we've confirmed the session — nothing up front when you enquire.

Written Advice
$75 AUD
Email response within 48 hours
Best for a specific, focused question
Written response you can refer back to
Ideal for kit lists, altitude profiles, or medication questions
One round of follow-up included
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Video Consultation
$175 AUD
60-minute Zoom or Teams call
Full pre-trip consultation
Cover gear, kit, risks and planning together
Written summary sent after the call
Best for complex or multi-destination trips
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All prices in Australian dollars. Payment via Wise once we've confirmed your session — nothing up front when you enquire. Not sure which option suits you? Just get in touch.

Pay via Wise · @offchartcpd

Get in Touch

Tell me about your trip

Send through a bit of detail and I'll come back to you within a couple of days. There's no obligation — if I think I can genuinely help, I'll say so; if you'd be better served by a different resource, I'll point you there.

I particularly enjoy talking to people planning their first serious expedition, those going somewhere genuinely remote, and anyone who has been worrying about the medical side of a trip and just needs someone sensible to talk it through with.

🌍 Based in Australia — happy to chat across time zones

I aim to respond within 48 hours. Payment is via Wise (@offchartcpd) once we've confirmed your session — nothing up front when you enquire.

Message sent — thank you.
I'll be back in touch within a couple of days. In the meantime, if you have anything urgent to add, email [email protected] directly.