Penny Leemhuis from Ballarat, Victoria, will be walking with close friends and personal trainers to the summit of Mount Kosciusko located at Thredbo. You can walk with Penny. All monies raised will be donated to MND NSW and MND Vic in memory of David Tatnell.

To sponsor a participant or create your own supporter's page visit www.everydayhero.com.au/event/raisinghell

To register for the walk see below.

The organisers of the Raising Hell on The Mountain Top for Motor Neurone Disease, would like to acknowledge the traditional owners, past and present, and thank them for the opportunity of being able to walk Mount Kosciusko.

The walk will start from the bottom of the mountain in Thredbo, catching the Snowgums chairlift to the top, where the Eagle Nest resturant is located.

• The walk will then continue using the grid boardwalk that protects the mountain.
• It is approximately 13 kilometers return
• The return trip will take 4-6 hours
• Fitness level required is moderate

The weather on the mountain can be unpredictable, “you never know what the mountain will throw at you”.

Snow drifts are still on the mountain at this time of year. So it is advisable to come prepared. Bring a lightweight wind resistant jacket, gloves, hat and suncreen. Yes suncreen, as one member of the team on a previous walk found, the sun can cause significant sunburn! Layered clothing is the best option.

• Footwear is advised to be hiking boots or sturdy sneakers.
• Take a bottle of water with you and have some fun making up trail mix for the walk, we usually make up the trail mix with nuts, dried fruit and chocolate. Yum.

Please respect the mountain and stay on the grid boardwalk, remember to take all your rubbish home with you.

If you have any injuries, medical/health conditiions please visit your doctor before the walk, to ensure that you can take part in the walk in a safe manner.

Download registration form

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is offering participants a temporary exemption from Park Entry Fees for the day. To get your exemption you must show a copy of the event Snowy Mountains National Park Authority Letter at the Park Entry Gates. You can get your copy of the letter by opening the link below. Print it out and don't forget to bring it along with you on the day.

For more information about the walk see http://www.footprintsofyourlife.com