Simon Leigh (Simon Leigh )

Completed: 21 May 2019

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Simon Leigh
Simon Leigh
  • Start date: 15 April 2019
  • Age When Completed: 63
  • Direction Walked: South to North

General Comments

Generally good weather, a few cold nights.  Surprisingly few walkers over Easter.  Carried my tent but never used it.

Food/Supplies Comments

Posted boxes to 5 track towns.

Favourite Section

Pemberton to Beedalup

Highlights

Crossing Mount Hallowell in a hail storm.

Personal Reactions

Not worried by solitude, felt safe with navigation and facilities.

Wildlife

Less than expected.  Lots of kangaroos, only 4 snakes.  A variety of birds

Your Best Equipment

Altra trail runners - lasted the whole way.  Happy feet.

Your Worst Equipment

Discovered the down in my sleeping bag had migrated south.

Advice for Others

Do not underestimate how cold it might get!