Jules Birt (Birticus)

Completed: 9 January, 2022

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Birticus

Start date: 1 January, 2012
Age When Completed: 39
Direction Walked: Southbound

Track Towns and Supplies

Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
Tried many different stoves over the years, but ended up cols soaking for the last stretch.

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
I started on my own when I was 30, doing little sections near Perth. It was not long before some friends joined me. It has been a great way to maintain friendships with others who are likewise in a busy stage of life. Now almost 40 and I can't imagine my next E2E will take 10 years!

Your Best Equipment
Osprey backpack has been a winner. Big Agnes insulated mattress. Ebay trekking poles. Trail running shoes. $8 tyvek suit rain jacket from Bunnings and a tin whistle.

Your Worst Equipment
Outdated guide book.

Advice for Others
I recommend walking at least four days in a row solo. The stillness may mess with your life in the best way possible.

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

Favourite Section
Woolbales to Albany. I can't get enough of the many moods of the south coast region.

Highlight of your trip
Crossing Sapper's bridge in winter 2021 and ending up on the front cover of the BTF magazine. Woolbales to Walpole, there are such distinct habitat changes. I loved it all. Chats with Brendan, Tyler & Chris around the Lake Maringup camp fire. West Cape Howe.