Gerry Purcell (Gerry)

Completed: 25 April 2003

  • Start date: 7 March 2003
  • Age When Completed: 52
  • Direction Walked: South to North

General Comments

Thoroughly enjoyed walking the Track. Was disappointed not to be able to do the Mt Cooke section due to closure.

Food/Supplies Comments

Adequate resupply available except North Bannister.

Favourite Section

Monadnocks to Canning.

Highlights

Surviving 45 C day on the South Coast. Being invited to play in a tennis tournament at Balingup.

Personal Reactions

Coped with the solitude OK. Enjoyed the fraternity when I did share shelters.

Wildlife

Being a New Zealander I was not keen about the snakes but after seeing 4 or 5 a day for the first three weeks I got comfortable.

Your Worst Equipment

One boot started losing its sole! Fishing line kept me going.

Advice for Others

Get out there and enjoy this wonderful, well maintained and well signed walking experience.