Michael Upson

Completed: 21 April 2014

  • Start date: 30 March 2008
  • Age When Completed: 59
  • Direction Walked: Sectional

General Comments

Overgrown trail on coastal sections caused way too much discomfort back in 2006 on my continuous end to end. Delighted this rectified for my finish to sectional E2E last month.

Food/Supplies Comments

Carried 10 days food between Walpole to Albany (comfortably). Sustained by rolled oats.

Favourite Section

Rame Head to Peaceful Bay.

Highlights

Looking back to whence I came from “Tower Hill” at William Bay. Relatively comfortable walking of the isolated plains or Broke Inlet.

Personal Reactions

Man versus nature, reward for effort and sense of áchievement providing positive reinforcement of self.

Wildlife

Two different kangaroos, Happy to stand in my way and continue eating . Amazing. Had to underarm a twig.

Your Best Equipment

Exped air mattress!
Grass-tree stalk walking poles. (after flower)

Your Worst Equipment

Finally realised loose weave sox will grind into your foot causing friction, then blisters..

Advice for Others

Bibbulmun is self satisfying by arduous effort. It is not romantic, familiarise first.