- Start date: 21 October 2005
- Age When Completed: 58
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Uwe Thiel, David MacAtinney, Ted Ratkovic.
General Comments
The campsite shelters are terrific. Well located designed and maintained. We did not see any litter graffiti or any sign of vandalism. Very refreshing.
Food/Supplies Comments
Dept of Justice employees backup team.
Favourite Section
Dog Pool.
Highlights
After being unable to find the track off Mt Cuthbert and climbing Mt Vincent (all at night) we found our support crew at 23.30 hrs.
Personal Reactions
Meeting fellow walkers - friendly interesting, helpful and cheerful.
Wildlife
Snakes, kangaroos (one very large and agressive).
Your Best Equipment
Tent.
Your Worst Equipment
No waterproof shoes. Faulty wet-weather gear.
Advice for Others
For a record attempt - you have to be mad. To others - take your time, enjoy and plan to make a shelter early..