Ross Sanders (Ross Sanders)

Completed: 31 August 2010

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Ross Sanders
Ross Sanders
  • Start date: 2 October 2004
  • Age When Completed: 51
  • Direction Walked: Sectional

General Comments

North 55km in 2004, the rest in 2010.

Food/Supplies Comments

Towns were stocked, including Balingup and DRV.

Favourite Section

Walpole to Giants.

Highlights

The variation of terrain and views along the full length of the Track.

Personal Reactions

Winter was a fantastic time to walk the Track. Thanks to DEC, the BTF and Vollies.

Wildlife

Kangaroos, emus, quendas, blue tongue lizards, tiger snakes, blue wrens, an abundance of wildlife.

Your Best Equipment

Northface boots, Deuter 65L + 10 pack.

Your Worst Equipment

None otherwise it would be gone.

Advice for Others

Always carry more food than you really need.  Better to leave out those extra items that you don’t really need.  You can’t walk on an empty stomach no matter how good your gear if, don’t hold back on buying good boots and backpack.