Glen Palmer (Glen Palmer)

Completed: 1 November, 2025

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Glen Palmer

Start date: 10 November, 2020
Age When Completed: 67
Direction Walked: Both

Track Towns and Supplies

How many days did you stay in Track Towns? 5
Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? No
Make sure your emergency rations don't require cooking and can be eaten cold.

Particular Track Towns that you would return to:

Balingup
Donnelly River Village
Walpole

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
Just do it, but hike your own hike. Don't pace yourself against others, and stop often to simply enjoy the moments.

Your Best Equipment
I was happy with all my gear, but my Osprey Exos pack I found to be very light, allowed airflow between my back and pack, and could carry all I needed.

Your Worst Equipment
Nothing of note.

Advice for Others
Pack light with only a few creature comforts. Every part of your body will be grateful.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

In sections

How many days did it take you to complete the Track? 51
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? Yes
What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Local knowledge

What did you use to navigate the Track?

BT Maps
BT Guidebooks
App (please specify)
- "Find the Fun" Bibbulmun

Your Experience

Availability of information: Excellent - I always carried a compass, but given the maps and guides I never needed it. The information on the website regarding groups, diversions and various contact numbers is very good.
Amount of Wildlife Encountered: Good - Seeing my first Echidna on the track was great. Seeing 7 large snakes in one day between Sandpatch and Albany, not so great.

Favourite Section
Giants through to Walpole.

Highlight of your trip
Because I was section hiking, I had the opportunity to keep adjusting my foods and gear, so for the last two multi day sections my food and gear was well dialled in, and it made the experience so much better. So that couple with staggering views of tall Karris and Oceans did it for me.