Colin Fleay (Col and Old Ted)
Completed: 23 August, 2021
Col and Old Ted
- Start date: 8 July, 2021
- Age When Completed: 62
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- A high percentage of hikers research every area except diet. Go for low GI foods : fats and oils,nuts,chocolate with high cocoa,dried fruit. Get some fresh out of towns,example freeze piece steak last 2 days,fresh avo and cherry tom's etc Dehydrate food seems better energy conversion over freeze dried? Used dehyd egg,take dried herbs,garlic,onion etc Only lost 3kg in 7 weeks on track
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsWalking with Old Ted my 62 year old teddy bear ???? to raise funds for Shalom House.
Your Best Equipment
Motorcycle neck warmer,homemade cup cosy and homemade wire backpack hanger for mouse proofing!
Your Worst Equipment
High end trail runners that were good generally except very slippery on wet rock and mud! Resulting in a fall and a near fall on a granite outcrop.
Advice for Others
Def do lots of research and listen to vets advice. Don't try re-invent the wheel! Eyes on path or you may trip and fall injuring yourself in a remote area. Don't be in a rush stop and take that photo
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Peter my brother in'law
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
Walpole to Albany
Highlight of your trip
Michele's Big Breaky at Collie Coalfields Walking over a hill to see Albany from the West side and finding it hard to believe! The Amazing Karri and Tingle trees