Julie Blackburn (gumnut)
Completed: 4 November, 2023
gumnut
- Start date: 4 September, 2023
- Age When Completed: 63
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Managed to lose 6kg! Definitely needed more food as I went along. Probably should have carried more but wanted to keep my pack weight down. Now trying to regain a couple of KGs!!
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsI have already emailed in my Directional Form.
Your Best Equipment
Walking poles. I also love my Mont Moondance tent.
Your Worst Equipment
Rain gear - failed in a storm and I got drenched!
Advice for Others
Training really helps and makes the first weeks easier. Test all your equipment before you start. Don't rush, especially if you have lots of time. Savour the experience.
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
Loved it all but the days on the coast and in the tingle forest were highlights.
Highlight of your trip
Reaching the ocean. Loved the Showgrounds and the canoe crossings. Arriving in track towns! ;)