Michael Smith (Mr President)
Completed: 21 April, 2022
Mr President
- Start date: 18 April, 2003
- Age When Completed: 53
- Direction Walked: Both
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- I take a very basic approach - commercial dried food, muesli bars, chocolate, fruit. Try to keep it light. I find I want to eat plenty after walking sections but during the walks am fairly consistent.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsWhat a fabulous adventure. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and to have the Bibbulmun Track available is truly amazing. I have done the end-to-end in sections, over a period of 19 years (2003 - 2022), and it was worth it.
Your Best Equipment
Inflatable mattress
Your Worst Equipment
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Advice for Others
Protect your feet against blisters - use Fixomull, blister bandaids, two pairs of socks. etc.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- In sections
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - No
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
One Tree Bridge to Pemberton. South coast.
Highlight of your trip
Karri forest. Rain falling on hut roof during night in winter. Seeing large black cat on Mt Chance to Dog Pool section. Walking various sections with my wife and three children. Views of the cliffs along the south coast.