Russel Fowler (Extreme Walkers)

Completed: 6 November 2005

  • 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..