Kokoda track ibomber defense6/2/2023 ![]() Our Spirit's Adventure Treks are as much about celebrating and commemorating the achievements of historical legends as they are about motivating you to reach your highest potential today. Since then, Aidan has become an exceptional trek leader and keynote speaker. Our Spirit was established by Aidan Grimes in 2004 to support the growing demand for adventure challenges and adventure treks from our corporate clients under our previous name of Wellbeing Solutions Pty Ltd, where we have been providing corporate health and wellbeing programs and adventure walks since 1989. On ANZAC day 2019 Aidan was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of PNG in recognition of his service to PNG. This is a phenomenal achievement and one which will never be repeated.Īidan continues to hold the track record as the most successful Kokoda trek leader with more than 120 crossings to his name. In November 2015, Aidan led his 100th Kokoda trek in the 100th year of the ANZAC’s finishing in Port Moresby for Remembrance Day. The local elders have a huge amount of respect for Aidan as evidenced when one of the elders at Vesulogo Village named his son after Aidan. On the Kokoda Track, the elders refer to him as Uda Baroma (Wild Pig) or Uda Lauma (The Spirit). ![]() Additionally, he is an honorary member of the 2/14th and 2/16th Battalions, an acknowledgement that demonstrates his deepest respect for the Australian Military whom provide us with the freedom we enjoy as a nation today. In fact, he was presented with the "National RSL ANZAC of the Year Award 2012" in recognition of his “exceptional service to the Australian Community demonstrating compassion, endurance and dedication” as cited on the medal. ![]() His knowledge of the terrain and his physical ability in this difficult environment are second to none.Īidan’s understanding and insights into the history and military campaign relevant to Australia are widely recognised. His leadership provides the basis of our unrivalled safety and success record to date. Aidan has led more groups across the Kokoda Track or the Black Cat Track for Our Spirit than any other individual or organisation.
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