Mount Wilhelm Trek Planning and Travelling on to Madang

I plan to attend the Mt Hagen show and then leave the next morning for Kegsugl to hike Mount Wilhelm. I have been trying to get in touch with Betty's Place or East Kegsugl Guesthouse but the email address listed in the LP gets kicked back and when trying to call the numbers listed just rings and a second phone number I found online doesn't go through. I will be travelling this leg alone so wanted to get things arranged before I arrive rather than leave it to chance. Does anyone know how to get in touch with either of these places so I can arrange for a guide and accommodations ahead of time? I would rather not do an organized tour as they just seem really expensive for the same exact trip. Alternatively, does anyone have any recommendations for a good local guide that will charge normal rates?

After the hike I plan to head to Madang but am having trouble finding the best way to get there. So far all I have found is to take a PMV back to Goroka and then take another 5-6 hours to Madang, and haven't found anything on timing for PMVs to know if can do the trip in a day. Is there a better way to go or any flight option?

Finally if anyone is looking to hike Mount Wilhelm right after the Hagen show would be happy to pair up and gain some company and split the cost.

Thanks.

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