Ursula Kretzer (Little Bear)
Completed: 8 June, 2023
Little Bear
- Start date: 10 April, 2023
- Age When Completed: 57
- Direction Walked: Southbound
Track Towns and Supplies
- Did you have any issues finding food/supplies? Yes
- Had 7 food parcels with homemade dehydrated dinners, wraps for lunch, porridge/muesli breakfast, trail mix & muesli bars for snacks. Resupplied by family & friends (Sullivans Rock, Dwellingup, Collie, Walpole, Denmark) and mailed a couple to DRV and Northcliffe. Good resupply options in the track towns, so might do more of that in future.
Your Story or Advice for Others
General CommentsBeautifully maintained track with clear signage - only strayed a couple of times due to not paying attention. Wonderful diversity of landscapes and flora. Loved all my interactions with fellow hikers. Glorious autumn weather most of the time.
Your Best Equipment
Gossamer Gear Mariposa 60L backpack Sea to Summit ultralight sleeping mat Sea to Summit Spark III sleeping bag Macpac ultralight down jacket Macpac Tempo rain jacket Sea to Summit ultrasil poncho Dan Durston Xmid Pro 2 tent Keens hiking shoes
Your Worst Equipment
Old gortex jacket which soaked through in half an hour. Swapped it out for a Macpac Tempo.
Advice for Others
Just get out there on this wonderful track, for a day or two, or treat yourself to an end-to-end. Forums are great places for advice. Fellow hikers are kind and supportive. It is worth trying to get your kit as light as possible, to make the journey more enjoyable.
Trip Details
How you completed the Bibbulmun Track:- All at once
- Who did you complete the Track with? Other - Just me most of the way.
- Was undertaking your hike the PRIMARY/MAIN purpose of your TRAVEL from where you currently live? No
Your Experience
Northcliffe-Walpole-Peaceful Bay
Highlight of your trip
Setting out in the mornings on my own in the midst of nature Watching two wedgetail eagles soaring around atop Boonering Hill. Sitting on a log on a sunny still afternoon, hearing only the crackle of red tail cockatoos feasting on marri nuts. Surprise visit by my kids in Pemberton on Mothers Day. Walking with friends & family between Broke Inlet Rd and Peaceful Bay.