Kim Fairbairn Baker (Clip chicks)

Track Towns and Supplies

• How many days did you stay in Track Towns? 4
• Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? No
• If special dietary requirements take or post your own ahead Never rely on towns having stock or shops being open

Particular Track Towns that you would return to:

• Kalamunda
• Dwellingup
• Balingup
• Donnelly River Village
• Pemberton
• Walpole
• Denmark
• Albany

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Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
Be prepared - wear gaiters in Spring - bring ear plugs- use transfer services when needed - treat VI staff well - love the locals- don’t be afraid to move if feeling unsafe

Your Best Equipment
Hiking poles - gaiters - poncho - weighted ball (small) for tired muscles Nalgene bottle to fill with hot water on cold nights Sleeping bag liner

Your Worst Equipment
Altra heavy shoes!

Advice for Others
It’s tougher than you think Prepare for a variety and good amount of food Learn to look after your feet

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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? 55
• Who did you complete the Track with? With friends
• Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? Yes
• What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Other
  

What did you use to navigate the Track?

• BT Maps
• Other
• - All trails

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Your Experience

• Availability of information: Good - I felt unprepared for the potentially unsafe characters on the trail, the amount of snakes, and the terrain.
• Amount of Wildlife Encountered: Great - Southern bandicoot Massive kangaroos

Favourite Section
Too many

Highlight of your trip
Sunrise at Mt Chance

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