Lucy Baker (Lucy Baker)
Completed: 4 November, 2022
Lucy Baker
- Start date: 11 September, 2022
- Age When Completed: 48
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- I bought most of my food in the towns and found them well stocked (except for Peaceful Bay). Some required a bit more creativity in choices. I did send two packages with some supplies and had my first 10 days food with me which made it easier; but I would not have starved without the packages.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsWhat a fabulous track. Well maintained; easy to navigate with so many track markers; amazing to have such quality huts regularly and reassuring to have the toilets and water. I am very grateful for all of this.
Your Best Equipment
A waterproof kilt from zpacs that I wore most of the walk. It kept me dry in the rain and cool in the sun. A dynema poncho that I made myself. Easy on an off in the frequent drizzle then sunshine.
Your Worst Equipment
My shoes. I got blisters in the first few days and suffered for the first two weeks.
Advice for Others
Don't underestimate the hard gravel on much of the early part of the track and the toll this takes on your feet. I and many other experienced walkers got blisters. Have shoes with a very springy sole and soft inner soles. Go in spring as the wildflowers make it. Do it.
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
Walpole to Peaceful Bay
Highlight of your trip
The wildflowers, the wonderful fellow walkers I met, the campfires, the Karri forests, the Tingle trees and the colour of the water on the coast.