Ron Beerkens (Ron)

Completed: 26 May 2002

  • Start date: 14 April 2002
  • Age When Completed: 42
  • Direction Walked: South to North

Food/Supplies Comments

Freeze dry or Continental Pasta, nut s, sultanas, chocolates, Deb potato , etc

Favourite Section

Northcliffe to Collie

Highlights

Getting into camp at the end of a day, and the coastal sections

Personal Reactions

It was harder than I thought it would be, but very proud of my achievement

Wildlife

Roos, emus, bandicoots, birds, mice, marsupials

Your Best Equipment

Boots and walking sticks

Your Worst Equipment

Blow-up air bed

Advice for Others

Manage the weight you need to carry, if you think you “might” need something, don’t bring it.