David Gannon

Completed: 18 June 2013

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David Gannon
  • Start date: 4 May 2013
  • Age When Completed: 51
  • Direction Walked: North to South

General Comments

I feel very privileged to have had this opportunity to complete this fantastic track.  The facilities and management are a credit to all those involved.

Food/Supplies Comments

Freeze dried meals are great but after a while they all taste the same!  Beef Jerky and Ainslies Cous Cous kept me sane.

Favourite Section

Donnelly River to Pemberton for the trees, the river and rapids, Beedelup Falls, Karri Valley Lake and the wonderful Pemberton Pub and the challenging hills.

Highlights

Tingle Trees, Southern Ocean, the people I met along the way and the Walpole Hotel

Personal Reactions

The poignant beauty and hardship, and the exquisite pain and pleasure of this journey will stay with me for a long long time to come.

Wildlife

Kangaroos, Wallabies, Emus, Echidna, Snakes, Spiders, Mice, Bush Rats, Ferral Pigs,Ferral Cats, Fox and Mosquitoes

Your Best Equipment

Primus Titanium Multi Fuel Stove, Thermos Flask to save on boil ups and for a quick getaway in the mornings.  3B Anti Chaffing Cream.

Your Worst Equipment

N/A

Advice for Others

On the tough days, just put one foot in front of the other.