Jim Baker (Wrong Way Jim)

Completed: 22 November 2007

  • Start date: 31 March 2005
  • Age When Completed: 62
  • Direction Walked: Sectional

General Comments

Third end to end, done in 4 setions this time.  The Track remains as magical as ever.

Food/Supplies Comments

I dehydrate my own.  Drops not really necessary when doing sections of 8 to 10 days at a time.

Favourite Section

Long Point - Giants.

Highlights

The people on the Track - always good humoured, broad minded and cheerful!

Personal Reactions

Very satisfied to have completed the third walk.  The Track experience remains as fresh as the first time 6 years ago.

Wildlife

The birds, in particular wrens, eagles and emus!

Your Best Equipment

Gortex boots, Gortex jacket, Thermarest mattress, Leki poles.

Your Worst Equipment

Got rid of it all by now!

Advice for Others

Plan as much as possible in advance - you’ll enjoy the experience all the more.