Andrew Breed (Lone Wolf)

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
The hike was a challenging, interesting and memorable experience which was well worth the leg work. Fellow hikers, although only a few met during winter, and the town people were warm, friendly and encouraging, quite often providing some valuable advice and humorous stories.

Your Best Equipment
My trekking poles were undoubtedly the best piece of equipment taken on the hike. They made ascending and descending various parts of the track easier and safer, preventing many potential falls.

Your Worst Equipment
The worst equipment was my inflatable pillow which developed an undetectable, microscopic leak which made sleeping quite unpleasant at times.

Advice for Others
Don't be concerned about hiking the Bibbulmun Track as an older solo hiker. There is nothing to be concerned about so long as you have prepared properly for the hike and you fitness level is appropriate. Don't rush the experience. Take time to enjoy a couple of days in the towns for sightseeing or an extra day at a shelter. Unless you have a strict time frame, take your time and enjoy the experience as most of us will only do the end to end once.

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Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

• All at once

• Who did you complete the Track with? Other - No others.
• Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
• What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Other
  

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Your Experience

Favourite Section
My favourite section would undoubtedly be the coastal one, showing the rugged, pristine beauty of our untamed beaches.

Highlight of your trip
The main highlight for me was reaching the top of the high points such as Mt Cuthbert, Mt Vincent and especially, Mt Cooke.

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