Eleonora Felton (Tropical Snail)
Completed: 7 July, 2022
Tropical Snail
- Start date: 28 April, 2022
- Age When Completed: 67
- Direction Walked: Northbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- As my husband and I travelled to WA from Innisfail, North Queensland, we were able to store my supplies for the entire track. We did purchase food from track towns on my days off as my husband was not walking the track.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsA big thank you to my husband Brian for his support.
Your Best Equipment
Leki walking poles with cork handles, and my Aarn backpack.
Your Worst Equipment
My right foot.
Advice for Others
Practice walking with a full pack to prepare. Buy the best gear you can afford.
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
Coastal sections, and then walking among the majestic trees.
Highlight of your trip
Walking on a rainy day from Giants to Franklin shelter without looking at my watch. Just day dreaming and being surprised at arriving at Franklin. Where did the day go? Walking before sunrise several times and watching the sun come up.