Malcolm Gannaway (Solar Dry)

Completed: 10 August, 2025

Malcolm Gannaway thumbnail — **Malcolm Gannaway**
Solar Dry

Start date: 22 March, 2025
Age When Completed: 64
Direction Walked: Southbound

Track Towns and Supplies

How many days did you stay in Track Towns? 14
Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? No

Your Story or Advice for Others

General Comments
No matter what time of the year you undertake the walk be prepared for all weather conditions. That Includes taking thermals and wet weather gear always.

Your Best Equipment
Walking poles as they saved me falling a number of times

Your Worst Equipment
My right foot, which tripped me up and I ended up headbutting the ground. However, I won as I got up, dusted myself off and moved on. The ground was left behind, still out cold.

Advice for Others
Mental fitness makes up 90% of all fitness for long distance walks. Never quite when you are feeling low.

Trip Details

How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:

In sections

How many days did it take you to complete the Track? 53
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? Yes
What first prompted you to walk the Bibbulmun Track? Local knowledge

What did you use to navigate the Track?

App (please specify)
- Far out

Your Experience

Availability of information: Excellent
Amount of Wildlife Encountered: Fair

Favourite Section
Any section which had she oak trees, as walking on the needles was like walking on carpet.

Highlight of your trip
My fill in section between Northcliffe and Walpole as it was a challenge with the water.