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I’ll start with a confession – I do not hike in full-grain leather boots. I purchased these boots (Zamberlan Skill GT) in 2013, and then promptly realized I really didn’t like hiking in them. I do however love them for freezing wet mornings when I take the dog on a short hike, or for car […]
We had a great response to this year’s Adventure Raffle and are delighted to announce the lucky winners. 1st Prize – Intrepid’s Annapurna Sanctuary Trek, Nepal including flights for two. Value $5000: WINNER: Marcus Harris, Ticket Number: #158 2nd Prize – $500 Sea to Summit gift voucher: WINNER: Michael Eyre. Ticket Number: #233 3rd Prize […]
Join the Get on Track Challenge Whilst most people are not thinking about traveling right now it is fair to say that most hikers and runners are itching to get on the Track. Looking for ways to get outdoors whilst social distancing, finding ways to distract from the boredom of self-isolation, the pain of missing […]
The days have seemed dark and full of constant changes, updates and new restrictions and we all need a light to look for at the end of this tunnel. If getting back on Track for an overnighter, multi-day, town-to-town or end-to-end adventure is your light, then we are here to help you… There […]
Re-waxing your canvas gear is a good to not only keep the fabric waterproof but continue to develop the well-earned patina that will inevitably be creeping in on your beloved piece of gear. Waxing canvas fills the tiny holes in the canvas creating a waterproof membrane – a discovery we can thank sailors for. The […]
On Sunday 15 March, the Foundation hosted a picnic for walkers who had registered an end-to-end walk on the Bibbulmun Track since it was officially opened in 1979. We were delighted that our Patron, Kerry Sanderson AC CVO, attended. Kerry, who is Chair of the WA Parks Foundation, gave an informative update on […]
Dr Jen George is an academic and consultant passionate about facilitating community-led governance of green infrastructure. Last week Dr George presented a summary of her PhD research at an event organised by the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, which was well attended by representatives of local government and community land-care groups. Her work included the Foundation as […]
In early March, four tonnes (twenty loads) of materials and equipment were airlifted to areas of Track inaccessible by vehicle. This meticulously coordinated operation was the start of a project to stabilise badly eroded sections along the south coast. At several locations, including the popular Conspicuous Cliffs, the Bibbulmun Track is badly eroded making the […]
We are excited to see that the new shelter at Sandpatch Campsite near Albany is ready to go well before the 2020 walking season. The new shelter at Sandpatch, open in late 2019. The original shelter was destroyed by bushfire in May 2018 after only being in use for 6 years almost to the day! […]
Congratulations to the Bibbulmun Track volunteers that were presented with Outstanding Service Awards by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions this morning. Well done to Jim Freeman, Charlie Soord, Graham Murdoch, Charmaine Harris and Chris Lee. And special mention for Mike Wood who received the Volunteer of the Year Award! Among other things, Mike […]