Lesley Howe (Lilly-Legs-Les.)

Completed: 13 June 2010

  • Start date: 10 April 2004
  • Age When Completed: 52
  • Direction Walked: Sectional

General Comments

Initially started with my sister Maxine who had to stop due to injury. From then one walked solo or at Easter with the BTF. Which were always and enjoyable way to walk.

Food/Supplies Comments

Choose your commercial dehydrated meals carefully - some are inedible!

Favourite Section

Walpole to Denmark.

Highlights

Variety of the section - walking in karri and tingle forest, then through farmland to along the coastline where there are great views.

Personal Reactions

A bad day on the Track beats a really good day in the office! Love the peace and quiet and walking through nature.

Wildlife

Mostly kangaroos, one feral cat, dugites and only one tiger snake.

Your Best Equipment

Macpac pack and Scarpa boots.

Your Worst Equipment

Jetboil stove - always matches for when the electric lighter stops working. Plus the burner fell to bits.

Advice for Others

If you only think you are going to used some gear, then you probably won’t -  leave it behind and keep; the weight of your load down. Leave the GPS home you won’t need it. Just get out there and enjoy the Track and if you are not sure, then join the BTF walks at Easter.