Bridget Leggett (Bridget)
Completed: 10 May, 2024
Bridget
- Start date: 29 April, 2019
- Age When Completed: 76
- Direction Walked: Both
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- My food dehydrator was a great investment and I had a lot of fun experimenting. Pikelets, hummus, even (the right sort of) toothpaste – all worked well. Food drops are a game changer on the longer sections – especially if you are ‘weight challenged’!
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsIt all started with ‘Bibbulmun and Beyond’ – five years ago. Then came the realisation that with 80 odd bitumen road crossings, much could be walked with a day pack. 600 km later, I woke up one morning, knowing that I wanted to finish the track and had better take up camping before it was too late!
Your Best Equipment
My Z seat: insulating cushion, kneeler, emergency mattress and pack prop, all for 60 grams! Walking poles – I couldn’t have done it without them. Having a PLB – and not needing it!
Your Worst Equipment
The empty water tank at Murray campsite – thank goodness there was water in the river.
Advice for Others
Give it a go – start where you are at, take on what you can do, and you never know – you might just get addicted and decide to finish – I did. Know your fears (thank you Sue) – and consciously take them into consideration when packing.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- In sections
- Who did you complete the Track with? Solo (primarily)
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
Tingle country
Highlight of your trip
My walking buddies – very special people who made it possible – we had such fun. And most were able to join in for the walk into Albany and the celebratory ringing of the bell! The mentoring, encouragement and support of family, friends and the BT community.