- Start date: 30 August 2023
- Age When Completed: 46 and 53
- Direction Walked: North to South
- Others in Group:
Stephen Anstee
General Comments
A fantastic asset to WA, kudos to all involved in building and maintaining the trail
Food/Supplies Comments
Apart from a food drop at Brookton Hway, we provisioned along the track without a problem. Selection was sometimes sparce and we called ahead to check on availability in a couple of places. We found it fun to improvise and felt better supporting the communities on route.
Favourite Section
So hard to say, the karris trees and reaching the coast?
Highlights
The change in vegetation and wildflowers in particular was just stunning.
Personal Reactions
Just loved the change in colour, shape, size and texture of wildflowers, Also better facilities than expected.
Wildlife
We love the birds and clocked 114 species on the way!, Snakes appeared a lot more in the latter sections while roos where present throughout. Just dipped on the echidna, but they are about
Your Best Equipment
We both had a One Planet 55L “Extrovert” pack that was comfortable, perfect size, durable and reasonably lightweight - and Aussie made.
Your Worst Equipment
We ended up sending our rain pants home as the weather warmed and I reckon a poncho may be better than a raincoat
Advice for Others
Most people we spoke to who were double hurting had to stop, skip a section or were in pain due to physical injury. So unless you really know your fitness and preparedness, don’t plan to double hut. Allow a warm up and see how you go.