Jill Ferwerda (Happy pants)

Track Towns and Supplies

• How many days did you stay in Track Towns? 20
• Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? No
• I did not sent any resupply boxes, just bought things along the way in towns. Never had a problem and loved the variation and being able to pick what I fancied at that moment.

Particular Track Towns that you would return to:

• Balingup
• Denmark

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Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
Take your time to enjoy the journey. It’s not about the destination, it’s about the people you meet along the way. Don’t worry too much about snakes, rats, crossing the wetter parts, … it will be fine.

Your Best Equipment
Neve Gear Waratah 850FP Quilt -8°C So nice and warm.

Your Worst Equipment
Nemo Equipment Tensor All-Season Insulated Sleeping Mat Sold as being not noisy, but really is very much.

Advice for Others
Invest in good earplugs 😉

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Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

• All at once

• How many days did it take you to complete the Track? 58
• 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
• What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Other
  - People I met 15 years ago in Cape Le Grand NP telling me to come back in wildflower season. My love for SWA and hiking, made it a perfect warm up to start the Te Araroa in november.

What did you use to navigate the Track?

• App (please specify)
• - Find the fun

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Your Experience

• Availability of information: Great - The volunteers are so helpful. Big thanks to Jim and Issy!!!
• Amount of Wildlife Encountered: Good - Mainly kangurus, birds and snakes. And way too many flies 😬.

Favourite Section
Balingup to Northcliffe, the giant trees and magical forest.

Highlight of your trip
Meeting so many kind and inspiring people along the way.

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