Bruce & Dianne Bowman (Gandalf & Pixie Dust)
Completed: 25 September, 2019
Gandalf & Pixie Dust
- Start date: 1 August, 2019
- Age When Completed: 64
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- We got sufficient food at each town.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsSome of the taps on the tanks allowed a lot of water spillage.
Your Best Equipment
Merino wool under garments.
Your Worst Equipment
Tomahawk, I dropped this off after a few days. My sleeping bag was not warm enough on the zero degree nights. Needed a down minus 5 degree bag.
Advice for Others
Light pack. Woolen underpants and socks. Don't rush the trip, enjoy the moment.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Dianne Bowman (Pixie Dust)
- 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
Your Experience
Coastal cliffs and southern ocean were great. Tingle forest was very beautiful.
Highlight of your trip
Near cyclonic winds on Thursday September 19. just about blew us off the coastal sand dunes. Swamp areas were interesting. Saw whales on 3 different days.