Robert Lyons (Bob Lyons)

Completed: 11 October 2020

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Robert Lyons
Bob Lyons
  • Start date: 10 August 2020
  • Age When Completed: 65
  • Direction Walked: North to South
  • Others in Group:

    Judes Nash

General Comments

The track mostly well defined & signed.  Huts were excellent .  The track is quite strenuous in sections , and overall in one trip. Take time to recuperate.

Food/Supplies Comments

Resupplied by delivery every 7-8 days. Freeze dried meals, plus protein supplements.

Favourite Section

Walpole to Denmark & Karri forests.

Highlights

Wildflowers, Karri forests, Ocean views.

Personal Reactions

Loved the solitude of the walk, had plenty of time to reflect on what is important in life.

Wildlife

Lots of birds, saw plenty of kangaroos/emus. Only saw about 6 snakes.

Your Best Equipment

Backpack, poles, shoes, mattress, sleeping bag, gas cooker.

Your Worst Equipment

Tent (not used), solar charger (inefficient)

Advice for Others

We used Guthook phone app to guide us on the track. Charged phone off battery pack which we recharged at every town.