Jessica Walton (Waugal Stalker)

Completed: 14 February, 2019

Jessica Walton thumbnail — **Jessica Walton**
Waugal Stalker

Start date: 15 February, 2009
Age When Completed: 29
Direction Walked: Both

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
Resupplied in towns - no worries. Made up my own food combos. 'Winner track foods' included oats, dried fruit, nuts, lollies, chocolate, licorice, tuna packets, salmon packets, sun dried tomatoes, pita breads, processed cheese triangles, chips, noodles, quick cook pasta, quick cook rice, dhal, deb instant potato, instant soup packets and tea. Some of these 'winner track foods' I never hope to see again! Until next time on the track!!

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
Awesome journey! Had an epic time on the track!

Your Best Equipment
Injini toe socks and hikers wool - blister prevention! Trekking poles . Backpack

Your Worst Equipment
Started out carrying a really heavy pack due to a lot of old gear belonging to my Grandad! Happy to walk with light gear from Pemby onwards!

Advice for Others
Get track fit! The journey of 1000km begins with a single step! Enjoy the journey :)

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

In sections

Who did you complete the Track with? Other - N/A
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
Loved the whole track Kal to Al! Especially enjoyed Donnelly River Village to Northcliffe and Walpole to Denmark!

Highlight of your trip
Watching the terrain slowly change from Kal to Al and enjoying the Bibb in its many moods! Reaching lookouts/viewpoints on the track and admiring the amazing views! The karri and tingle forests! Seeing the ocean for the first time at Mandalay beach! Swimming! Taking off my boots and enjoying long walks on the beach! Epic sunsets and sunrises! Meeting people along the way or reading about their adventures in the red book! Seeing the hut at the end of a long day and relaxing with a cup of tea :)