The False Summiteers
- Start date: 20 December 1996
- Age When Completed: 47
- Direction Walked: Sectional
- Others in Group:
Hunter Giles-Shanley
General Comments
The Track gives such a remarkable experience of being alive. Huge appreciation to the Foundation and to all the volunteers. Amazing work!
Have been walking it since 1996, and a few years later Albany to Balingup and many sectional walks in between and then with my son from when he was 6months old, he has now completed his End-to-End, age 13.
Food/Supplies Comments
Never post washing powder in the same resupply box as instant cheesecake.
Favourite Section
Really all of them. But the granite and Karri hillocks in the section from Woolbales to Long Point are very special. Mt Chance always is a remarkable place to arrive to, memorable conversations atop, as well.
Highlights
Meeting other walkers, now lifelong friends. The sound of rain on the tent, mulberries and summer plums (leaving Balingup), finding the tiniest everlasting growing in clefts of ancient granite.
Personal Reactions
I am a different person going up hills to down them, but seriously an incredible connection to place and appreciation for being part of the natural world.
Wildlife
Lots, sometimes we had days on the south coast seeing many more whales than walkers. But also echnidas, cockatoos, lizards, snakes, roos, possums.
Your Best Equipment
Mind.
But besides, Zamberlan boots, never a problem but now the soles are worn.
Your Worst Equipment
Twenty four years ago for the first two nights out Pemberton to Northcliffe I carried a glass cup(!).
Advice for Others
Walk.