Craig Salt (Craig Salt)
Completed: 8 November, 2020
Craig Salt
- Start date: 13 September, 2020
- Age When Completed: 57
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Food choice is a personal thing, but I'm firmly of the view that it's worth taking the time to prepare a diverse range of tasty food even if it means carrying a bit more weight. We dehydrated our main meals and would do the same again.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsGreat experience and opportunity of a lifetime to complete this with my partner Tanya
Your Best Equipment
Good shoes, backpack, sleeping mattress and sleeping bag are all essential for a happy and enjoyable experience.
Your Worst Equipment
Although I love cooking with my trangia, I would upgrade to a jetboil if I had my time again. I estimate a >2kg weight reduction (including metho) by doing this, which would be a significant benefit for little effort or inconvenience.
Advice for Others
If walking the Bibbulmun is something that remotely appeals to you, take the leap and try it out for yourself.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Tanya Gawthorne
- 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
The south coast stretch between Walpole and Albany
Highlight of your trip
Getting to much better understand the country we live in, meet many new like-minded travellers, and return home mentally and physically stronger