Clive Stubbington (Stubby)

Completed: 26 March, 2023

Clive Stubbington thumbnail — **Clive Stubbington**
Stubby

Start date: 2 September, 2013
Age When Completed: 67
Direction Walked: Southbound

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
The ten-day trek from Kalamunda to North Banister was the most challenging for food as it all had to be carried for that duration. As a novice, I learnt fast about dehydrated meals and cous cous. Don't take Risotto. It takes ages to cook!

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
Kaya It’s been a 10-year journey along the track from 2013 to 2023 and I have enjoyed it immensely. If there’s a hill, the track will go over it and if there’s a valley, the track will go down it. No short cuts. Even the streams and rivers you have to wade through or paddle over! Then there is the Beaches and sand dunes, beautiful scenery, but bloody hard work! Along the way there have been some interesting people, sometimes…. very interesting people! But all with the camaraderie of likeminded individuals doing what they love. The Track. Many thanks to the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, Staff, Volunteers and all those that make the track possible. It’s been a life changing experience of which I am proud to have completed in my own way. Once again thank you and Well Done to All of You. Best Regards Clive AKA

Your Best Equipment
Leki walking stick. Kettle and porta Stove. Gotta have that first tea of the day.

Your Worst Equipment
Fold up kitchen sink. Soon ditched that! Cotton sleeping bag liner. Heavy.

Advice for Others
With the Unseen things heard in the shelter at night. Hang your food bag by a short length of fishing line or wire. The critters cut a neat little hole in your back pack to get at your goodies!

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

All at once

Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Solo Walking
Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No

Your Experience

Favourite Section
Kalamunda. Beauty on my Doorstep.

Highlight of your trip
Wildflowers in September. The Trees. Pemberton and Walpole. Karri & Tingle Giants. The Coast. Mandalay to Albany.