Ruby Cornish (Grubby Gumnut)
Completed: 27 May, 2023
Grubby Gumnut
- Start date: 17 April, 2023
- Age When Completed: 31
- Direction Walked: Northbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- I sent food parcels from Sydney to post offices along the Bibbulmun Track at Peaceful Bay, Walpole, Northcliffe, Collie and Dwellingup. I was also delivered a parcel in-person at Balingup. My first two parcels (at Peaceful Bay and Walpole) didn't turn up in time so I had to make do with food from the stores and gifts from fellow hikers. Lesson learned - send food early!
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsThis was one of the biggest challenges I've set myself, and it was amazing! I loved being alone on the trail for 42 days. The silence and beauty was perfect. Walking the Bibb will always be one of my favourite memories.
Your Best Equipment
My warm sleeping back (Sea to Summit Flame III) and VERY comfortable boots (Merrell), which were a size up from my usual. My 360 degrees Furno stove never let me down. It was my first time walking with poles, and they turned out to be crucial.
Your Worst Equipment
Water bladder, which I didn't use once.
Advice for Others
Sleep outside the shelters in a tent if you can. You won't be disturbed by others, and it lessens the chances of mice munching through your gear.
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
My favourite part of the walk was the southern coastline from Walpole to Denmark. I was very lucky, it hardly rained!
Highlight of your trip
Sunset from a boulder above Torbay campsite, sunrise over Peaceful Bay, three days alone from Long Point to Dog Pool, Warren Campsite,