Estelle Bancroft (Hobbit)

Completed: 15 May, 2019

Estelle Bancroft thumbnail — **Estelle Bancroft**
Hobbit

Start date: 1 April, 2019
Age When Completed: 52
Direction Walked: Northbound

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
Definitely will review the food I take. I found dehydrated meals by the various brand names were really awful after a while. I had three food box drops at 3 different towns, will DEFINITELY do all towns next time.

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
Met all expectations of challenge and adventure - from Easter weekend snowflakes at Warren to prescribed burns along the route right through to getting lost and losing weight. Would have preferred better markers in the Albany - Walpole dune section though

Your Best Equipment
Well as I say in my insta account, the 3 top items were simply ear plugs (a lot of snoring from neighbours in shelters) 1litre Platypus Water Jug (which is separate from my 3litre water bladder).Sea to Summit wash sink 45g and costs around $22

Your Worst Equipment
Definitely my sea to summit Aeros premium pillow.

Advice for Others
Budget more for own trail food and accommodation , this definitely is more expensive than you think. Definitely pack 4 pairs of socks, 2 is just not enough no matter the season. Trekking poles, I saw many walking without, thinking they weight saving, but it definitely did not save their backs.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

All at once

Who did you complete the Track with? Other - none
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

Favourite Section
Beedelup Campsite to Pemberton

Highlight of your trip
The extreme weather changes, as this was unforeseen leaving me with a comfort 10degree C sleeping bag LOL and sleeping in the same clothes that i walked in. So exciting to make plans around these challenges. I loved seeing kangaroos every single day!! not a day without! I loved Donnelly River Village and it marked the half way point for me. the people there are awesome. I 100% loved the forests but not so keen on the honky nuts.