Valerie English (Val)
Completed: 4 November, 2023
Val
- Start date: 2 September, 2023
- Age When Completed: 63
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Very easy to re-supply in larger towns including Dwellingup, Pemberton, Collie, Walpole, Denmark, but more difficult to get light weight nutritious foods in some of the smaller towns.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsAn unforgetable walk through some of the most spectacular and isolated parts of the state's south west. A huge thank you to the vast numbers of volunteers, and Parks and Wildlife staff that maintaining the track, bridges, and shelters.
Your Best Equipment
My thermorest air mattress stayed inflated all night every night while many others in the shelters didn't! My Osprey backpack was lightweight, very well designed, and comfortable.
Your Worst Equipment
Two different raincoats that failed and left me soaked through!
Advice for Others
If using a phone for photos, a power bank large enough to maintain charge for up to 10 days is very useful!
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Noel English
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
Really loved the wild coastline with dunes in full bloom from Peaceful Bay to Albany.
Highlight of your trip
Stunning views from the many granite peaks, the wonderful flora of Pingerup plains wetlands, karri forests in full bloom.