Craig Barrett (Craig)
Completed: 24 July, 2021
Craig
- Start date: 30 July, 2010
- Age When Completed: 56
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Enjoyed taking quince paste, a sharp cheddar, salami and crackers for a lunchtime treat. Never really happy with my commercial dehydrated evening meal options but life was too busy to develop other options. I do make a very good "sweet tooth" trail mix.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsA wonderful experience and challenge. Only made possible by the foresight of Geoff Schafer, Peter Hewett, Wayne Schmidt and Ross Gobby, the commitment of the Bibbulmun Track Foundation & volunteers, contributions from financial sponsors, and my wife and family who supported me every step of the way.
Your Best Equipment
My single walking pole and Martin Backpacker guitar I carried from Walpole to Albany.
Your Worst Equipment
I did not travel as light as others but happy with my choices re tent, extra clothes and large first aid kit etc.
Advice for Others
Just start it - you get better at is as you go along.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- 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
A bit like choosing a favourite child! As a Civil Engineer interested in built heritage, I really enjoyed the Donnelly River valley with the old rail formations - but also the remoteness and diversity of Northcliffe to Walpole.
Highlight of your trip
Walking Donnelly River to Walpole and not seeing a single person on the track.