Katherine McCann (Katherine McCann)
Completed: 24 July, 2022
Katherine McCann
- Start date: 10 June, 2022
- Age When Completed: 59
- Direction Walked: Northbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- I quickly gave up on my 'three meals' plan, and simply ate day food out of a pocket, and camp food that required hot water - easy! Favourite drinks: coconut water, Berocca, protein shakes. Fave snacks: seaweed wafers.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsWalking in Makuru was wonderful, no messy sunscreen, no ticks, no march flies, no overheating and no crowds.
Your Best Equipment
Aarn 22 litre pack (Pace Magic ). Hiking poles Garmin Inreach Mini Umbrella Poncho Tarp Bivi folding scissors actually EVERYTHING, haha
Your Worst Equipment
Shoes that weren't Altra Lonepeaks. I retired my ALs at Donnelly River Village and was super relieved to reclaim them at Brookton Hwy.
Advice for Others
A light, well balanced pack really does make for a more joyful experience. And there's absolutely no need to compromise safety or comfort !
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
Whichever one I was in.
Highlight of your trip
Meeting other humans (it didn't happen very often) and especially family members during resupplies.