Peter Addenbrooke (Packmate)

Completed: 12 October 2018

  • Start date: 26 July 2018
  • Age When Completed: 66
  • Direction Walked: North to South
  • Others in Group:

    Marita (Skeeta)

General Comments

Hiking in the colder months created a few issues but witnessed wonderful wildflower display as hiked in late September and October.Campsites took on a whole new persona compared to dryer months.

Food/Supplies Comments

Food drops were delivered prior to hike or brought out by friends

Favourite Section

Dwellingup to Collie

Highlights

Fire roasted potatoes at Dog Pool with butter and garlic for dinner courtesy of Guy Spouge.

Personal Reactions

A very memorable hike.I don’t like being cold.Hiked with another hiker from Kalamunda to Walpole which was great for morale.

Wildlife

Snakes, roos, emus, goannas, small marsupial food thieves

Your Best Equipment

Gaiters, woolly sleeping bag liner

Advice for Others

Do it!