As the majority of the team prepares to climb Mount Humphrey in Arizona, a small group of players conquered the 1000 steps in the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Training and rehab goes on for those boys who didn’t make the trip to Arizona and this outing gave the boys a much enjoyed changed of scenery.

“It was awesome to get out of the gym,” Nathan Brown told collingwoodfc.com.au, “really hard work but a bit of fun as well.”

Alan Didak took his camera along to show us the countryside.

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Andrew Krakouer, Anthony Rocca and Tyson Carracher prepare to climb

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Tarkyn Lockyer enjoys the sunshine

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Collingwood invades the peaceful walking track

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Alan makes his way through the trees

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Alan enjoys a well earned rest after completing the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)